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

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9BJ

GARRICK STREET, WC2E 9BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1688 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2312.33 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9BJ, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (518) incidents (55.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (342) incidents (84.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (233) incidents (10.43% increase)

WC2E 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 264
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 198
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

GARRICK STREET, WC2E 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 518 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5182312.3355.09%
Other theft342709.5984.86%
Violence and sexual offences233468.4910.43%
Anti-social behaviour161319.185.92%
Shoplifting85220.5566.67%
Robbery74116.4419.35%
Public order73101.370.00%
Drugs66100.0010.00%
Vehicle crime4890.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson3465.7521.43%
Bicycle theft2446.5871.43%
Burglary2432.8841.18%
Other crime432.880.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 334 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3341658.904075.00%
Violence and sexual offences211457.532537.50%
Other theft185289.043600.00%
Anti-social behaviour152253.420.00%
Public order73208.221725.00%
Robbery62100.006100.00%
Drugs6084.935900.00%
Shoplifting5182.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson2869.86833.33%
Vehicle crime1838.360.00%
Burglary1724.660.00%
Bicycle theft1423.290.00%
Other crime419.180.00%
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 person2687.67-96.71%
Violence and sexual offences1735.62-91.54%
Other theft923.29-97.30%
Public order812.33-88.41%
Bicycle theft110.96-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-97.96%
Robbery11.37-98.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 791 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7912508.221482.00%
Other theft3331083.565450.00%
Violence and sexual offences201456.162133.33%
Anti-social behaviour152275.340.00%
Shoplifting74208.220.00%
Public order69101.37590.00%
Drugs5994.525800.00%
Robbery5780.825600.00%
Vehicle crime4978.080.00%
Burglary2867.120.00%
Bicycle theft938.36350.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.330.00%
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 theft22.74-99.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 917 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 574 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9173156.16-19.63%
Other theft5741256.16-15.96%
Violence and sexual offences250786.30-14.97%
Anti-social behaviour145342.474.32%
Robbery91198.63-19.47%
Shoplifting75124.6631.58%
Drugs68102.74-4.23%
Public order6893.15-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson3493.153.03%
Vehicle crime2946.58-30.95%
Burglary2539.73-19.35%
Bicycle theft1634.2523.08%
Possession of weapons921.9212.50%
Other crime312.33-40.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 683 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11413717.814.01%
Other theft6831563.01-9.05%
Violence and sexual offences294935.625.76%
Anti-social behaviour139402.74-28.35%
Robbery113190.4110.78%
Public order84154.79-21.50%
Drugs71115.0739.22%
Shoplifting5797.26-38.71%
Vehicle crime4278.085.00%
Criminal damage and arson3357.53-5.71%
Burglary3145.210.00%
Bicycle theft1342.47-38.10%
Possession of weapons817.810.00%
Other crime510.96-28.57%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1097 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 751 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10973856.1654.51%
Other theft7511502.7421.92%
Violence and sexual offences2781028.7725.23%
Anti-social behaviour194380.8219.75%
Public order107265.758.08%
Robbery102146.5861.90%
Shoplifting93139.7343.08%
Drugs51127.40-27.14%
Vehicle crime4069.86-29.82%
Criminal damage and arson3554.7929.63%
Burglary3147.956.90%
Bicycle theft2142.47-12.50%
Possession of weapons828.77-50.00%
Other crime710.960.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 710 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 616 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7102968.490.00%
Other theft616972.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences222843.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour162304.110.00%
Public order99221.920.00%
Drugs70135.620.00%
Shoplifting6595.890.00%
Robbery6389.040.00%
Vehicle crime5786.300.00%
Burglary2978.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson2739.730.00%
Bicycle theft2436.990.00%
Possession of weapons1632.880.00%
Other crime721.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024152
April 2024152
January 2024145
December 2023139
November 2023194
October 2023162

A total of 124 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202416
December 202313
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 185 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202428
January 202425
December 202331
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202434
December 202333
November 202335
October 202327

A total of 3506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 318.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 751 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024342
August 2024185
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024333
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024574
December 2023683
November 2023751
October 2023616

A total of 5593 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 508.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024518
August 2024334
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024791
March 202450
January 2024917
December 20231141
November 20231097
October 2023710

A total of 1723 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024233
August 2024211
July 20248
May 202417
April 2024201
March 20249
January 2024250
December 2023294
November 2023278
October 2023222

A total of 595 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202473
July 20244
May 20248
April 202469
March 202410
January 202468
December 202384
November 2023107
October 202399

A total of 284 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202418
May 20241
April 202449
January 202429
December 202342
November 202340
October 202357

A total of 500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202451
April 202474
January 202475
December 202357
November 202393
October 202365

A total of 447 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202460
July 20241
April 202459
March 20241
January 202468
December 202371
November 202351
October 202370

A total of 566 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202462
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202457
March 20241
January 202491
December 2023113
November 2023102
October 202363

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total264
    Theft from the person91
    Other theft58
    Violence and sexual offences49
    Robbery17
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order11
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total198
    Theft from the person66
    Other theft39
    Anti-social behaviour25
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary9
    Drugs8
    Bicycle theft7
    Robbery7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total49
    Vehicle crime30
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1