SLINGSBY PLACE, WC2E 9AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9AB

SLINGSBY PLACE, WC2E 9AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1079 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1478.08 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 154.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2E 9AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9AB, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (298) incidents (3625.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (173) incidents (1630.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (171) incidents (2750.00% increase)

WC2E 9AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 136
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 121
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

SLINGSBY PLACE, WC2E 9AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2981478.083625.00%
Violence and sexual offences173408.221630.00%
Other theft171236.992750.00%
Anti-social behaviour154234.250.00%
Public order61210.961425.00%
Drugs5783.565600.00%
Robbery4978.084800.00%
Shoplifting4667.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson2063.01566.67%
Burglary1827.400.00%
Vehicle crime1324.660.00%
Bicycle theft1217.810.00%
Other crime516.440.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1045.210.00%
Theft from the person813.70700.00%
Other theft610.960.00%
Public order48.220.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2687.67-96.78%
Violence and sexual offences1735.62-90.76%
Other theft923.29-97.32%
Public order812.33-87.50%
Bicycle theft110.96-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.37-97.22%
Robbery11.37-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 807 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 336 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8072502.741514.00%
Other theft3361105.485500.00%
Violence and sexual offences184460.271944.44%
Anti-social behaviour162252.050.00%
Shoplifting67221.920.00%
Drugs6691.786500.00%
Public order6490.41540.00%
Robbery5687.675500.00%
Vehicle crime3676.710.00%
Burglary3049.320.00%
Bicycle theft941.10350.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.330.00%
Possession of weapons29.590.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50109.590.00%
Public order1068.490.00%
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 theft22.74-99.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 890 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 567 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8903042.47-21.93%
Other theft5671219.18-17.71%
Violence and sexual offences230776.71-8.37%
Anti-social behaviour141315.07-2.08%
Robbery84193.15-17.65%
Shoplifting71115.0724.56%
Public order6697.26-12.00%
Drugs6590.41-2.99%
Criminal damage and arson3589.040.00%
Burglary2447.95-17.24%
Vehicle crime2332.88-25.81%
Bicycle theft1531.5115.38%
Possession of weapons820.5514.29%
Other crime210.96-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 689 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11403620.555.46%
Other theft6891561.64-7.64%
Violence and sexual offences251943.849.13%
Anti-social behaviour144343.84-29.41%
Robbery102197.268.51%
Public order75139.73-13.79%
Drugs67102.7442.55%
Shoplifting5791.78-32.94%
Criminal damage and arson3578.0816.67%
Vehicle crime3147.95-3.12%
Burglary2942.473.57%
Bicycle theft1339.73-40.91%
Possession of weapons717.81-12.50%
Other crime39.59-57.14%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1081 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 746 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10813700.0055.99%
Other theft7461480.8221.90%
Violence and sexual offences2301021.9212.20%
Anti-social behaviour204315.0725.15%
Robbery94279.4556.67%
Public order87128.77-3.33%
Shoplifting85119.1837.10%
Drugs47116.44-20.34%
Vehicle crime3264.38-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson3043.8450.00%
Burglary2841.107.69%
Bicycle theft2238.36-12.00%
Possession of weapons830.14-38.46%
Other crime710.9616.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 693 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 612 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6932849.3236.69%
Other theft612949.3246.41%
Violence and sexual offences205838.3611.41%
Anti-social behaviour163280.82-15.98%
Public order90223.2934.33%
Shoplifting62123.2916.98%
Robbery6084.93-43.40%
Drugs5982.19-21.33%
Vehicle crime4680.8217.95%
Burglary2663.01-31.58%
Bicycle theft2535.62-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson2034.25-20.00%
Possession of weapons1327.400.00%
Other crime617.81100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 507 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 418 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5072395.890.00%
Other theft418694.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour194572.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences184265.750.00%
Robbery106252.050.00%
Drugs75145.210.00%
Public order67102.740.00%
Shoplifting5391.780.00%
Vehicle crime3972.600.00%
Burglary3853.420.00%
Bicycle theft2752.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson2536.990.00%
Possession of weapons1334.250.00%
Other crime317.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 166.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024154
April 2024162
January 2024141
December 2023144
November 2023204
October 2023163
September 2023194

A total of 193 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202430
January 202424
December 202329
November 202328
October 202326
September 202338

A total of 5501 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 500.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1140 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024298
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024807
March 202450
January 2024890
December 20231140
November 20231081
October 2023693
September 2023507

A total of 126 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202415
December 202313
November 202322
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 532 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202461
July 20244
May 20248
April 202464
March 202410
January 202466
December 202375
November 202387
October 202390
September 202367

A total of 1493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024173
July 202410
May 202417
April 2024184
March 20249
January 2024230
December 2023251
November 2023230
October 2023205
September 2023184

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202435
December 202335
November 202330
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 438 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
July 20241
April 202466
March 20241
January 202465
December 202367
November 202347
October 202359
September 202375

A total of 441 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
April 202467
January 202471
December 202357
November 202385
October 202362
September 202353

A total of 3562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 323.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 746 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024171
July 20246
May 20249
April 2024336
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024567
December 2023689
November 2023746
October 2023612
September 2023418

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
May 20241
April 202436
January 202423
December 202331
November 202332
October 202346
September 202339

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 555 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202456
March 20241
January 202484
December 2023102
November 202394
October 202360
September 2023106

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313
September 202313

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 9AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total136
    Other theft33
    Theft from the person32
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Drugs13
    Robbery9
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total121
    Theft from the person33
    Anti-social behaviour23
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order16
    Other theft11
    Robbery6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total25
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total24
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 15. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 19. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Gerrard Place
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1