GARRICK STREET, WC2E 9AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9AR

GARRICK STREET, WC2E 9AR, Westminster has recorded a total of 1180 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1616.44 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9AR 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 9AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9AR, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2E 9AR area, explore the WC2E 9AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (326) incidents (3975.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (203) incidents (2437.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (180) incidents (3500.00% increase)

WC2E 9AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 205
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 104
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

GARRICK STREET, WC2E 9AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 326 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3261616.443975.00%
Violence and sexual offences203446.582437.50%
Other theft180278.083500.00%
Anti-social behaviour148246.580.00%
Public order68202.741600.00%
Robbery6293.156100.00%
Drugs5884.935700.00%
Shoplifting5179.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson2969.86866.67%
Vehicle crime1939.730.00%
Burglary1726.030.00%
Bicycle theft1323.290.00%
Other crime417.810.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person841.10700.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.960.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2687.67-96.56%
Violence and sexual offences1735.62-91.15%
Other theft923.29-97.20%
Public order812.33-88.57%
Bicycle theft110.96-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-97.92%
Robbery11.37-98.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 755 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 321 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7552417.811410.00%
Other theft3211034.255250.00%
Violence and sexual offences192439.732033.33%
Anti-social behaviour150263.010.00%
Shoplifting75205.480.00%
Public order70102.74600.00%
Drugs5595.895400.00%
Robbery5575.345400.00%
Vehicle crime4875.340.00%
Burglary2865.750.00%
Bicycle theft738.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.590.00%
Possession of weapons28.220.00%
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 theft22.74-99.64%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 903 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 551 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9033073.97-17.23%
Other theft5511236.99-18.61%
Violence and sexual offences235754.79-18.40%
Anti-social behaviour144321.92-1.37%
Robbery90197.26-18.18%
Shoplifting75123.2933.93%
Public order70102.74-16.67%
Drugs6395.89-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson3486.3013.33%
Vehicle crime3046.58-28.57%
Burglary2241.10-26.67%
Bicycle theft1530.1415.38%
Possession of weapons920.5512.50%
Other crime312.33-40.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1091 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 677 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10913630.146.54%
Other theft6771494.52-6.49%
Violence and sexual offences288927.403.97%
Anti-social behaviour146394.52-24.74%
Robbery110200.0014.58%
Public order84150.68-26.96%
Drugs70115.0729.63%
Shoplifting5695.89-41.05%
Vehicle crime4276.715.00%
Criminal damage and arson3057.53-11.76%
Burglary3041.103.45%
Bicycle theft1341.10-35.00%
Possession of weapons817.810.00%
Other crime510.96-28.57%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1024 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 724 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10243721.9251.03%
Other theft7241402.7425.69%
Violence and sexual offences277991.7823.66%
Anti-social behaviour194379.4520.50%
Public order115265.7510.58%
Robbery96157.5360.00%
Shoplifting95131.5143.94%
Drugs54130.14-22.86%
Vehicle crime4073.97-21.57%
Criminal damage and arson3454.7921.43%
Burglary2946.580.00%
Bicycle theft2039.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons827.40-50.00%
Other crime710.9616.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 678 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 576 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6782868.4943.64%
Other theft576928.7736.49%
Violence and sexual offences224789.048.21%
Anti-social behaviour161306.85-15.71%
Public order104220.5546.48%
Drugs70142.47-1.41%
Shoplifting6695.8920.00%
Robbery6090.41-36.17%
Vehicle crime5182.190.00%
Burglary2969.86-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson2839.7312.00%
Bicycle theft2538.36-10.71%
Possession of weapons1634.2533.33%
Other crime621.92100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 472 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 422 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4722379.450.00%
Other theft422646.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences207578.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour191283.560.00%
Robbery94261.640.00%
Drugs71128.770.00%
Public order7197.260.00%
Shoplifting5597.260.00%
Vehicle crime5175.340.00%
Burglary3569.860.00%
Bicycle theft2847.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson2538.360.00%
Possession of weapons1234.250.00%
Other crime316.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 484.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1091 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024326
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024755
March 202450
January 2024903
December 20231091
November 20231024
October 2023678
September 2023472

A total of 1134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024148
April 2024150
January 2024144
December 2023146
November 2023194
October 2023161
September 2023191

A total of 190 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202428
January 202422
December 202330
November 202329
October 202329
September 202335

A total of 1660 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 166.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024203
July 20248
May 202417
April 2024192
March 20249
January 2024235
December 2023288
November 2023277
October 2023224
September 2023207

A total of 473 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
April 202475
January 202475
December 202356
November 202395
October 202366
September 202355

A total of 604 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202468
July 20244
May 20248
April 202470
March 202410
January 202470
December 202384
November 2023115
October 2023104
September 202371

A total of 124 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202415
December 202313
November 202320
October 202325
September 202328

A total of 3473 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 315.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 724 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024180
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024321
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024551
December 2023677
November 2023724
October 2023576
September 2023422

A total of 282 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
May 20241
April 202448
January 202430
December 202342
November 202340
October 202351
September 202351

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 571 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202455
March 20241
January 202490
December 2023110
November 202396
October 202360
September 202394

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202434
December 202330
November 202334
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 443 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
July 20241
April 202455
March 20241
January 202463
December 202370
November 202354
October 202370
September 202371

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202316
September 202312

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total205
    Theft from the person57
    Violence and sexual offences40
    Other theft37
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Drugs17
    Robbery15
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total104
    Theft from the person33
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order12
    Other theft12
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total38
    Vehicle crime11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 21. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1