WC2E 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 8RB

WC2E 8RB, Westminster has recorded a total of 967 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1324.66 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8RB, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (230) incidents (45.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (204) incidents (119.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (143) incidents (19.17% increase)

WC2E 8RB 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 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2301324.6645.57%
Other theft204315.07119.35%
Violence and sexual offences143279.4519.17%
Anti-social behaviour122195.896.09%
Shoplifting63167.1243.18%
Public order4886.3011.63%
Robbery3765.7523.33%
Vehicle crime2850.68133.33%
Drugs2738.368.00%
Criminal damage and arson2436.9941.18%
Bicycle theft2232.88100.00%
Burglary1530.14-6.25%
Other crime320.5550.00%
Possession of weapons14.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158942.471875.00%
Violence and sexual offences120216.441400.00%
Anti-social behaviour115164.380.00%
Other theft93157.531760.00%
Shoplifting44127.400.00%
Public order4360.27975.00%
Robbery3058.902900.00%
Drugs2541.102400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1734.25466.67%
Burglary1623.290.00%
Vehicle crime1221.920.00%
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 person2689.04-93.38%
Violence and sexual offences1835.62-84.07%
Other theft924.66-95.26%
Public order812.33-83.67%
Bicycle theft110.96-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.67%
Robbery11.37-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 393 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3931439.73702.04%
Other theft190538.363066.67%
Anti-social behaviour122260.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences113167.121155.56%
Shoplifting61154.790.00%
Public order4983.56345.45%
Vehicle crime3067.120.00%
Burglary2941.100.00%
Drugs2639.732500.00%
Robbery2335.622200.00%
Bicycle theft931.51350.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.330.00%
Possession of weapons15.480.00%
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 theft22.74-99.42%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 501 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5011889.04-17.33%
Other theft342686.30-14.07%
Violence and sexual offences144468.49-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour112197.2610.89%
Shoplifting64153.4228.00%
Public order6387.671.61%
Robbery3486.30-17.07%
Drugs3346.5810.00%
Criminal damage and arson2645.21-3.70%
Vehicle crime2235.620.00%
Burglary1730.14-19.05%
Bicycle theft1323.290.00%
Possession of weapons617.81200.00%
Other crime28.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 606 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 398 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6062141.108.21%
Other theft398830.14-5.24%
Violence and sexual offences186545.217.51%
Anti-social behaviour101254.79-30.82%
Public order62138.36-16.22%
Shoplifting5084.93-31.51%
Robbery4168.4920.59%
Drugs3056.1615.38%
Criminal damage and arson2741.1022.73%
Vehicle crime2236.99-21.43%
Burglary2130.140.00%
Bicycle theft1328.77-35.00%
Other crime417.8133.33%
Possession of weapons25.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 560 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 420 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5602200.0056.42%
Other theft420767.1220.00%
Violence and sexual offences173575.3434.11%
Anti-social behaviour146236.9929.20%
Public order74200.004.23%
Shoplifting73101.3740.38%
Robbery34100.0054.55%
Vehicle crime2846.58-33.33%
Drugs2638.36-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson2235.6215.79%
Burglary2130.1431.25%
Bicycle theft2028.77-20.00%
Possession of weapons627.40-33.33%
Other crime38.2250.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 358 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 350 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3581697.260.00%
Other theft350490.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences129479.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour113176.710.00%
Public order71154.790.00%
Shoplifting5297.260.00%
Vehicle crime4271.230.00%
Drugs3157.530.00%
Bicycle theft2542.470.00%
Robbery2234.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1930.140.00%
Burglary1626.030.00%
Possession of weapons921.920.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202429
January 202417
December 202321
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 2019 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 420 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024204
August 202493
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024190
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024342
December 2023398
November 2023420
October 2023350

A total of 2890 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 606 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024230
August 2024158
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024393
March 202449
January 2024501
December 2023606
November 2023560
October 2023358

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
May 20241
April 202430
January 202422
December 202322
November 202328
October 202342

A total of 831 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024115
April 2024122
January 2024112
December 2023101
November 2023146
October 2023113

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202413
December 202313
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 433 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
July 20244
May 20248
April 202449
March 202411
January 202463
December 202362
November 202374
October 202371

A total of 1043 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 2024120
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024113
March 20249
January 2024144
December 2023186
November 2023173
October 2023129

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202426
December 202327
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 407 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202444
April 202461
January 202464
December 202350
November 202373
October 202352

A total of 225 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202434
December 202341
November 202334
October 202322

A total of 200 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202433
December 202330
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 8RB 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. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. 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
  • 21. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 24. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    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. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1