WC2E 8RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8RA

WC2E 8RA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1027 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1406.85 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8RA 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 8RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8RA, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (254) incidents (56.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (217) incidents (119.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (24.17% increase)

WC2E 8RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 140
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38

WC2E 8RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 254 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2541406.8556.79%
Other theft217347.95119.19%
Violence and sexual offences149297.2624.17%
Anti-social behaviour131204.115.65%
Shoplifting65179.4547.73%
Public order4989.048.89%
Robbery3867.1222.58%
Vehicle crime3052.05150.00%
Drugs3041.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson2441.1041.18%
Bicycle theft2032.8881.82%
Burglary1527.40-11.76%
Other crime420.55100.00%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162973.971925.00%
Anti-social behaviour124221.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences120169.861400.00%
Other theft99164.381880.00%
Public order45135.621025.00%
Shoplifting4461.640.00%
Robbery3160.273000.00%
Drugs2542.472400.00%
Burglary1734.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1723.29466.67%
Vehicle crime1223.290.00%
Bicycle theft1116.440.00%
Other crime215.070.00%
Possession of weapons22.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences841.100.00%
Theft from the person810.96700.00%
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 person2689.04-93.85%
Violence and sexual offences1835.62-84.75%
Other theft924.66-95.59%
Public order812.33-83.67%
Bicycle theft110.96-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.77%
Robbery11.37-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 423 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4231523.29763.27%
Other theft204579.453300.00%
Anti-social behaviour125279.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences118171.231211.11%
Shoplifting61161.640.00%
Public order4983.56345.45%
Drugs3167.123000.00%
Vehicle crime3142.470.00%
Burglary2942.470.00%
Robbery2539.732400.00%
Bicycle theft934.25350.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.330.00%
Possession of weapons16.850.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49109.590.00%
Public order1167.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences915.070.00%
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 theft22.74-99.45%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 522 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 363 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5221979.45-20.18%
Other theft363715.07-12.53%
Violence and sexual offences152497.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour119208.2210.19%
Public order66163.014.76%
Shoplifting6490.4125.49%
Drugs3787.6712.12%
Robbery3650.68-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson2749.323.85%
Vehicle crime2236.99-8.33%
Burglary1730.14-26.09%
Bicycle theft1223.290.00%
Possession of weapons616.4450.00%
Other crime28.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 654 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 415 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6542264.387.21%
Other theft415895.89-9.78%
Violence and sexual offences190568.495.56%
Anti-social behaviour108260.27-31.65%
Public order63147.95-16.00%
Shoplifting5186.30-30.14%
Robbery4669.8617.95%
Drugs3363.0113.79%
Criminal damage and arson2645.218.33%
Vehicle crime2435.62-17.24%
Burglary2332.884.55%
Bicycle theft1231.51-36.84%
Possession of weapons416.44-33.33%
Other crime45.4833.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 610 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 460 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6102365.7554.43%
Other theft460835.6225.34%
Violence and sexual offences180630.1438.46%
Anti-social behaviour158246.5827.42%
Public order75216.444.17%
Shoplifting73102.7437.74%
Robbery39100.0056.00%
Vehicle crime2953.42-29.27%
Drugs2939.73-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson2439.7341.18%
Burglary2232.8822.22%
Bicycle theft1930.14-26.92%
Possession of weapons626.03-40.00%
Other crime38.22-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 395 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 367 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3951801.370.00%
Other theft367541.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences130502.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour124178.080.00%
Public order72169.860.00%
Shoplifting5398.630.00%
Vehicle crime4172.600.00%
Drugs3256.160.00%
Bicycle theft2643.840.00%
Robbery2535.620.00%
Burglary1834.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1724.660.00%
Possession of weapons1023.290.00%
Other crime513.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202429
January 202417
December 202323
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 2147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 195.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 460 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024217
August 202499
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024204
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024363
December 2023415
November 2023460
October 2023367

A total of 3104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 654 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024254
August 2024162
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024423
March 202449
January 2024522
December 2023654
November 2023610
October 2023395

A total of 190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202412
May 20241
April 202431
January 202422
December 202324
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 889 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 2024124
April 2024125
January 2024119
December 2023108
November 2023158
October 2023124

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 202420
August 202411
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202319
October 202326

A total of 442 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202445
July 20244
May 20248
April 202449
March 202411
January 202466
December 202363
November 202375
October 202372

A total of 1074 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024120
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024118
March 20249
January 2024152
December 2023190
November 2023180
October 2023130

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202427
December 202326
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 411 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202444
April 202461
January 202464
December 202351
November 202373
October 202353

A total of 219 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
July 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202437
December 202333
November 202329
October 202332

A total of 244 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202436
December 202346
November 202339
October 202325

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total140
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft35
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Bicycle theft5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 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. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. 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
  • 24. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 27. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 29. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1