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

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8ND

HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8ND, Westminster has recorded a total of 1277 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1749.32 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8ND crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 139 crimes and a crime rate of 190.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

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

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2E 8ND area, explore the WC2E 8ND Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (353) incidents (54.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (271) incidents (108.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (185) incidents (21.71% increase)

WC2E 8ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 135
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 353 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 271 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3531749.3254.15%
Other theft271483.56108.46%
Violence and sexual offences185371.2321.71%
Anti-social behaviour146253.428.96%
Shoplifting63200.0028.57%
Public order5686.301.82%
Robbery5176.7118.60%
Drugs4069.862.56%
Vehicle crime3554.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson2847.9521.74%
Bicycle theft2238.36120.00%
Burglary1730.146.25%
Other crime723.2940.00%
Possession of weapons39.5950.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2291234.252190.00%
Violence and sexual offences152313.701800.00%
Anti-social behaviour134208.220.00%
Other theft130183.562066.67%
Public order55178.08816.67%
Shoplifting4975.344800.00%
Robbery4367.124200.00%
Drugs3958.903800.00%
Criminal damage and arson2353.42666.67%
Burglary1631.510.00%
Vehicle crime1421.920.00%
Bicycle theft1019.180.00%
Other crime513.700.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%

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 person35113.70-93.47%
Violence and sexual offences1947.95-86.71%
Other theft1126.03-95.60%
Public order1015.07-83.61%
Robbery213.70-94.44%
Shoplifting22.74-97.30%
Bicycle theft12.74-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.55%
Drugs11.37-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 536 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5361847.95857.14%
Other theft250734.254066.67%
Violence and sexual offences143342.471200.00%
Anti-social behaviour129195.890.00%
Shoplifting74176.717300.00%
Public order61101.37454.55%
Drugs4483.564300.00%
Robbery3660.273500.00%
Burglary2949.320.00%
Vehicle crime2939.730.00%
Bicycle theft839.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.960.00%
Possession of weapons38.220.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56123.290.00%
Public order1176.710.00%
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 theft22.74-99.52%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 651 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 414 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6512331.51-19.63%
Other theft414891.78-14.11%
Violence and sexual offences184567.12-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour121252.050.00%
Public order71165.75-4.05%
Shoplifting6997.2627.78%
Robbery5194.52-8.93%
Drugs4869.864.35%
Criminal damage and arson3065.753.45%
Vehicle crime2341.10-20.69%
Burglary1831.51-25.00%
Bicycle theft1324.668.33%
Possession of weapons717.8116.67%
Other crime29.59-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 810 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 482 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8102701.376.02%
Other theft4821109.59-9.23%
Violence and sexual offences224660.27-0.44%
Anti-social behaviour121306.85-27.54%
Public order74165.75-24.49%
Robbery56101.370.00%
Shoplifting5476.71-35.71%
Drugs4673.9735.29%
Criminal damage and arson2963.0111.54%
Vehicle crime2939.730.00%
Burglary2439.730.00%
Bicycle theft1232.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons616.44-14.29%
Other crime58.220.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 764 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 531 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7642832.8857.85%
Other theft5311046.5827.95%
Violence and sexual offences225727.4041.51%
Anti-social behaviour167308.2230.47%
Public order98228.7715.29%
Shoplifting84134.2542.37%
Robbery56115.0751.35%
Drugs3476.71-27.66%
Vehicle crime2946.58-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson2639.7313.04%
Burglary2435.6220.00%
Bicycle theft1832.88-21.74%
Possession of weapons724.66-36.36%
Other crime59.590.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 484 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 415 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4842105.480.00%
Other theft415663.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences159568.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour128217.810.00%
Public order85175.340.00%
Shoplifting59116.440.00%
Drugs4780.820.00%
Vehicle crime4164.380.00%
Robbery3756.160.00%
Bicycle theft2350.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson2331.510.00%
Burglary2031.510.00%
Possession of weapons1127.400.00%
Other crime515.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 946 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 2024134
April 2024129
January 2024121
December 2023121
November 2023167
October 2023128

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202429
January 202418
December 202324
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 2518 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 531 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024271
August 2024130
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024250
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024414
December 2023482
November 2023531
October 2023415

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 527 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202455
July 20246
May 202410
April 202461
March 202411
January 202471
December 202374
November 202398
October 202385

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202414
May 20241
April 202429
January 202423
December 202329
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 1310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024185
August 2024152
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024143
March 202411
January 2024184
December 2023224
November 2023225
October 2023159

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202430
December 202329
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 456 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202449
July 20241
May 20242
April 202474
March 20241
January 202469
December 202354
November 202384
October 202359

A total of 3929 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 357.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 810 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024353
August 2024229
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024536
March 202456
January 2024651
December 2023810
November 2023764
October 2023484

A total of 335 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202443
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202436
March 20241
January 202451
December 202356
November 202356
October 202337

A total of 301 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202439
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202448
December 202346
November 202334
October 202347

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total135
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft34
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total34
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. William Iv Street
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 13. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. John Adam Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1