HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8NA

HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8NA, Westminster has recorded a total of 796 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1090.41 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8NA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 154.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2E 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8NA, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (187) incidents (1770.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (140) incidents (1650.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC2E 8NA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 112
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 77
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1871090.411770.00%
Violence and sexual offences140256.161650.00%
Anti-social behaviour127191.780.00%
Other theft111173.971750.00%
Public order53152.05783.33%
Shoplifting4872.604700.00%
Robbery3665.753500.00%
Drugs3449.323300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1946.58533.33%
Burglary1526.030.00%
Vehicle crime1220.550.00%
Bicycle theft916.440.00%
Other crime312.330.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1049.32900.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.700.00%
Other theft610.960.00%
Public order68.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.220.00%
Shoplifting14.110.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12.74-97.14%
Robbery11.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35113.70-92.41%
Violence and sexual offences1947.95-85.50%
Other theft1126.03-94.84%
Public order1015.07-82.14%
Robbery213.70-92.86%
Shoplifting22.74-97.26%
Bicycle theft12.74-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.43%
Drugs11.37-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 461 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4611642.47738.18%
Other theft213631.513450.00%
Violence and sexual offences131291.781090.91%
Anti-social behaviour130179.450.00%
Shoplifting73178.087200.00%
Public order56100.00409.09%
Drugs3376.713200.00%
Burglary3045.210.00%
Robbery2841.102700.00%
Vehicle crime2838.360.00%
Bicycle theft738.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.590.00%
Possession of weapons28.220.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55121.920.00%
Public order1175.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences1115.070.00%
Other theft615.07200.00%
Bicycle theft28.220.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.45%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 560 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 362 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5602071.23-20.00%
Other theft362767.12-13.60%
Violence and sexual offences170495.89-16.26%
Anti-social behaviour119232.885.31%
Shoplifting70163.0129.63%
Public order6895.891.49%
Robbery4093.15-16.67%
Drugs3654.792.86%
Criminal damage and arson2849.327.69%
Vehicle crime2238.36-8.33%
Burglary1830.14-21.74%
Bicycle theft1124.66-8.33%
Possession of weapons615.0720.00%
Other crime28.22-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 700 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 419 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7002375.347.69%
Other theft419958.90-8.71%
Violence and sexual offences203573.97-1.93%
Anti-social behaviour113278.08-32.34%
Public order67154.79-21.18%
Shoplifting5491.78-34.94%
Robbery4873.9714.29%
Drugs3565.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson2647.954.00%
Vehicle crime2435.62-17.24%
Burglary2332.8815.00%
Bicycle theft1231.51-29.41%
Possession of weapons516.44-28.57%
Other crime56.8566.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 650 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 459 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6502495.8957.77%
Other theft459890.4126.10%
Violence and sexual offences207628.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour167283.5633.60%
Public order85228.776.25%
Shoplifting83116.4440.68%
Robbery42113.7050.00%
Vehicle crime2957.53-32.56%
Drugs2839.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson2538.3625.00%
Burglary2034.255.26%
Bicycle theft1727.40-26.09%
Possession of weapons723.29-30.00%
Other crime39.59-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 412 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4121864.3860.31%
Other theft364564.3843.31%
Violence and sexual offences138498.63-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour125189.04-20.89%
Public order80171.2329.03%
Shoplifting59109.5918.00%
Vehicle crime4380.8216.22%
Drugs3558.90-2.78%
Robbery2847.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft2338.364.55%
Criminal damage and arson2031.5111.11%
Burglary1927.40-20.83%
Possession of weapons1026.0311.11%
Other crime513.70400.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 254 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2571532.880.00%
Other theft254352.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour158347.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences156216.440.00%
Public order62213.700.00%
Shoplifting5084.930.00%
Vehicle crime3768.490.00%
Drugs3650.680.00%
Robbery3549.320.00%
Burglary2447.950.00%
Bicycle theft2232.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson1830.140.00%
Possession of weapons924.660.00%
Other crime112.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 939 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024127
April 2024130
January 2024119
December 2023113
November 2023167
October 2023125
September 2023158

A total of 3328 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 700 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024187
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024461
March 202455
January 2024560
December 2023700
November 2023650
October 2023412
September 2023257

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202430
January 202418
December 202323
November 202320
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 1183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024140
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024131
March 202411
January 2024170
December 2023203
November 2023207
October 2023138
September 2023156

A total of 441 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
July 20241
May 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202470
December 202354
November 202383
October 202359
September 202350

A total of 498 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
July 20246
May 202410
April 202456
March 202411
January 202468
December 202367
November 202385
October 202380
September 202362

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202317
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 2207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 200.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 459 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024111
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024213
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024362
December 2023419
November 2023459
October 2023364
September 2023254

A total of 196 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202428
January 202422
December 202324
November 202329
October 202343
September 202337

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 262 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202440
December 202348
November 202342
October 202328
September 202335

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202428
December 202326
November 202325
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 240 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202436
December 202335
November 202328
October 202335
September 202336

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 8NA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total112
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft20
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total77
    Theft from the person21
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order10
    Other theft7
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total17
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Old Compton Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 23. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 26. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1