WC2E 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8PU

WC2E 8PU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1007 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1379.45 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8PU 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 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8PU, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (243) incidents (44.64% increase)
  • Other theft: (212) incidents (120.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (152) incidents (17.83% increase)

WC2E 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 141
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2E 8PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 212 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2431379.4544.64%
Other theft212332.88120.83%
Violence and sexual offences152290.4117.83%
Anti-social behaviour122208.225.17%
Shoplifting66167.1240.43%
Public order4990.414.26%
Robbery3867.1215.15%
Vehicle crime2952.05141.67%
Criminal damage and arson2839.7355.56%
Drugs2538.36-3.85%
Bicycle theft2234.25144.44%
Burglary1530.140.00%
Possession of weapons320.5550.00%
Other crime34.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person168987.671580.00%
Violence and sexual offences129230.141742.86%
Anti-social behaviour116176.710.00%
Other theft96158.901500.00%
Shoplifting47131.514600.00%
Public order4764.38683.33%
Robbery3364.383200.00%
Drugs2645.212500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1835.62500.00%
Burglary1524.660.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1047.95900.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.700.00%
Other theft69.590.00%
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 person35113.70-91.05%
Violence and sexual offences1947.95-83.90%
Other theft1126.03-94.39%
Public order1015.07-80.39%
Robbery213.70-91.30%
Shoplifting22.74-97.22%
Bicycle theft12.74-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-95.83%
Drugs11.37-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 391 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3911454.79610.91%
Other theft196535.623166.67%
Violence and sexual offences118268.49972.73%
Anti-social behaviour117161.640.00%
Shoplifting72160.277100.00%
Public order5198.63325.00%
Burglary2869.860.00%
Drugs2638.362500.00%
Vehicle crime2435.620.00%
Robbery2332.882200.00%
Bicycle theft831.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.960.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55123.290.00%
Public order1275.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.440.00%
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 theft22.74-99.42%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5041931.51-18.97%
Other theft342690.41-15.35%
Violence and sexual offences159468.49-17.19%
Anti-social behaviour113217.8111.88%
Shoplifting70154.7937.25%
Public order6895.891.49%
Robbery3693.15-16.28%
Drugs3349.3217.86%
Criminal damage and arson2545.210.00%
Vehicle crime2234.254.76%
Burglary1730.14-22.73%
Bicycle theft1323.298.33%
Possession of weapons617.81200.00%
Other crime28.22-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 622 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 404 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6222184.938.93%
Other theft404852.05-4.94%
Violence and sexual offences192553.422.13%
Anti-social behaviour101263.01-31.29%
Public order67138.36-21.18%
Shoplifting5191.78-37.04%
Robbery4369.8622.86%
Drugs2858.903.70%
Criminal damage and arson2538.364.17%
Burglary2234.2510.00%
Vehicle crime2130.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft1228.77-36.84%
Other crime516.4466.67%
Possession of weapons26.85-71.43%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 571 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 425 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5712273.9751.86%
Other theft425782.1923.19%
Violence and sexual offences188582.1942.42%
Anti-social behaviour147257.5326.72%
Public order85201.378.97%
Shoplifting81116.4447.27%
Robbery35110.9652.17%
Vehicle crime2847.95-31.71%
Drugs2738.36-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson2436.9926.32%
Burglary2032.8833.33%
Bicycle theft1927.40-26.92%
Possession of weapons726.03-22.22%
Other crime39.5950.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 376 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 345 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3761739.730.00%
Other theft345515.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences132472.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour116180.820.00%
Public order78158.900.00%
Shoplifting55106.850.00%
Vehicle crime4175.340.00%
Drugs3356.160.00%
Bicycle theft2645.210.00%
Robbery2335.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1931.510.00%
Burglary1526.030.00%
Possession of weapons920.550.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 832 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024116
April 2024117
January 2024113
December 2023101
November 2023147
October 2023116

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202428
January 202417
December 202322
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 2045 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 425 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024212
August 202496
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024196
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024342
December 2023404
November 2023425
October 2023345

A total of 112 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202319
October 202326

A total of 473 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202447
July 20246
May 202410
April 202451
March 202412
January 202468
December 202367
November 202385
October 202378

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202412
May 20241
April 202424
January 202422
December 202321
November 202328
October 202341

A total of 1107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024152
August 2024129
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024118
March 202411
January 2024159
December 2023192
November 2023188
October 2023132

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202425
December 202325
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 446 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202447
July 20241
May 20242
April 202472
March 20241
January 202470
December 202351
November 202381
October 202355

A total of 2976 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024243
August 2024168
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024391
March 202455
January 2024504
December 2023622
November 2023571
October 2023376

A total of 236 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202436
December 202343
November 202335
October 202323

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202433
December 202328
November 202327
October 202333

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total141
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft35
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total32
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. 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
  • 23. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 27. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1