WC2E 8NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8NT

WC2E 8NT, Westminster has recorded a total of 1160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1589.04 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8NT 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 8NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8NT, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (306) incidents (64.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (248) incidents (113.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (152) incidents (6.29% increase)

WC2E 8NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 176
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 94
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38

WC2E 8NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 306 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 248 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3061589.0464.52%
Other theft248419.18113.79%
Anti-social behaviour152339.736.29%
Violence and sexual offences149208.2216.41%
Shoplifting81204.1180.00%
Public order52110.961.96%
Robbery3971.2318.18%
Vehicle crime3153.42158.33%
Drugs3142.4710.71%
Criminal damage and arson2642.4744.44%
Bicycle theft2235.6283.33%
Burglary1830.140.00%
Other crime424.6633.33%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1861089.042225.00%
Anti-social behaviour143254.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences128195.891322.22%
Other theft116175.342220.00%
Public order51158.901175.00%
Shoplifting4569.860.00%
Robbery3361.643200.00%
Drugs2845.212700.00%
Burglary1838.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson1824.66500.00%
Bicycle theft1224.660.00%
Vehicle crime1216.440.00%
Other crime316.440.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences942.470.00%
Theft from the person812.33700.00%
Other theft510.960.00%
Public order46.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.480.00%
Drugs14.110.00%
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 person12.74-96.15%
Robbery11.370.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2689.04-95.00%
Violence and sexual offences1835.62-86.05%
Other theft924.66-96.40%
Public order812.33-85.71%
Bicycle theft110.96-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.97%
Robbery11.37-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 520 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5201810.96961.22%
Other theft250712.334066.67%
Anti-social behaviour144342.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences129197.261333.33%
Shoplifting67176.710.00%
Public order5691.78460.00%
Drugs4476.714300.00%
Burglary3360.270.00%
Vehicle crime3345.210.00%
Robbery3145.213000.00%
Bicycle theft742.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.590.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49108.220.00%
Public order1067.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.700.00%
Other theft612.33200.00%
Bicycle theft28.220.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.54%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 621 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 435 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6212302.74-19.77%
Other theft435850.68-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences173595.89-10.82%
Anti-social behaviour132236.9912.82%
Public order68180.823.03%
Shoplifting6893.1523.64%
Robbery4593.15-10.00%
Drugs4161.6410.81%
Criminal damage and arson3256.160.00%
Vehicle crime2343.84-4.17%
Burglary2231.51-12.00%
Bicycle theft1230.14-7.69%
Possession of weapons716.4440.00%
Other crime29.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 774 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 493 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7742587.678.10%
Other theft4931060.27-9.04%
Violence and sexual offences194675.341.04%
Anti-social behaviour117265.75-30.36%
Public order66160.27-16.46%
Shoplifting5590.41-33.73%
Robbery5075.34-9.09%
Drugs3768.4912.12%
Criminal damage and arson3250.6818.52%
Burglary2543.848.70%
Vehicle crime2434.25-17.24%
Bicycle theft1332.88-27.78%
Possession of weapons517.8125.00%
Other crime46.8533.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 716 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 542 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7162701.3754.98%
Other theft542980.8225.75%
Violence and sexual offences192742.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour168263.0124.44%
Shoplifting83230.1436.07%
Public order79113.705.33%
Robbery55108.2296.43%
Drugs3375.34-8.33%
Vehicle crime2945.21-32.56%
Criminal damage and arson2739.7350.00%
Burglary2336.994.55%
Bicycle theft1831.51-28.00%
Possession of weapons424.66-60.00%
Other crime35.48-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 462 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 431 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4622047.9550.98%
Other theft431632.8844.15%
Violence and sexual offences144590.410.70%
Anti-social behaviour135197.26-17.68%
Public order75184.9325.00%
Shoplifting61102.7412.96%
Vehicle crime4383.5616.22%
Drugs3658.90-21.74%
Robbery2849.32-49.09%
Bicycle theft2538.368.70%
Burglary2234.25-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson1830.14-28.00%
Possession of weapons1024.660.00%
Other crime513.70150.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 306 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 299 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3061724.660.00%
Other theft299419.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour164409.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences143224.660.00%
Public order60195.890.00%
Robbery5582.190.00%
Shoplifting5475.340.00%
Drugs4673.970.00%
Vehicle crime3763.010.00%
Burglary3550.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson2547.950.00%
Bicycle theft2334.250.00%
Possession of weapons1031.510.00%
Other crime213.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202433
January 202422
December 202325
November 202323
October 202322
September 202335

A total of 2836 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 236.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 542 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024248
August 2024116
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024250
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024435
December 2023493
November 2023542
October 2023431
September 2023299

A total of 3975 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 331.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 774 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024306
August 2024186
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024520
March 202449
January 2024621
December 2023774
November 2023716
October 2023462
September 2023306

A total of 233 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202412
May 20241
April 202433
January 202423
December 202324
November 202329
October 202343
September 202337

A total of 1155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024152
August 2024143
April 2024144
January 2024132
December 2023117
November 2023168
October 2023135
September 2023164

A total of 135 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 202313
November 202318
October 202325
September 202323

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202432
December 202332
November 202327
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 1288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 117.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024128
July 20249
May 202418
April 2024129
March 20249
January 2024173
December 2023194
November 2023192
October 2023144
September 2023143

A total of 529 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202451
July 20244
May 20248
April 202456
March 202410
January 202468
December 202366
November 202379
October 202375
September 202360

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202445
April 202467
January 202468
December 202355
November 202383
October 202361
September 202354

A total of 298 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202441
December 202337
November 202333
October 202336
September 202346

A total of 340 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202445
December 202350
November 202355
October 202328
September 202355

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310
September 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total176
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft40
    Anti-social behaviour28
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary8
    Bicycle theft7
    Drugs7
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total94
    Other theft28
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs7
    Robbery5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total34
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 27. 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
  • 28. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1