WC2E 9BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9BN

WC2E 9BN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1735 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2376.71 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9BN 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 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9BN, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (541) incidents (50.28% increase)
  • Other theft: (345) incidents (80.63% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (235) incidents (9.30% increase)

WC2E 9BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 293
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 183
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2E 9BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 541 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 345 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5412376.7150.28%
Other theft345741.1080.63%
Violence and sexual offences235472.609.30%
Anti-social behaviour161321.927.33%
Shoplifting89220.5574.51%
Robbery83121.9220.29%
Public order77113.7011.59%
Drugs68105.487.94%
Vehicle crime4993.15157.89%
Criminal damage and arson3467.1217.24%
Burglary2146.5823.53%
Bicycle theft2128.7761.54%
Other crime828.77100.00%
Possession of weapons310.9650.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 360 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 215 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3601715.074400.00%
Violence and sexual offences215493.152587.50%
Other theft191294.523720.00%
Anti-social behaviour150261.640.00%
Public order69205.481625.00%
Robbery6994.526800.00%
Drugs6394.526200.00%
Shoplifting5186.300.00%
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%
Robbery11.37-50.00%

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 person2689.04-96.82%
Violence and sexual offences1735.62-91.83%
Other theft923.29-97.38%
Public order812.33-88.73%
Robbery210.96-96.67%
Bicycle theft12.74-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.37-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 818 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 344 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8182590.411536.00%
Other theft3441120.555633.33%
Violence and sexual offences208471.232211.11%
Anti-social behaviour157284.930.00%
Shoplifting75215.070.00%
Public order71102.74610.00%
Drugs6197.266000.00%
Robbery6083.565900.00%
Vehicle crime4982.190.00%
Burglary2967.120.00%
Bicycle theft939.73350.00%
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 theft22.74-99.66%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 934 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 581 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9343213.70-21.18%
Other theft5811279.45-18.17%
Violence and sexual offences257795.89-14.33%
Anti-social behaviour142352.05-0.70%
Robbery98194.52-20.97%
Shoplifting76134.2535.71%
Drugs72104.111.41%
Public order6998.63-16.87%
Criminal damage and arson3494.529.68%
Vehicle crime3146.58-31.11%
Burglary2442.47-22.58%
Bicycle theft1632.8823.08%
Possession of weapons921.9212.50%
Other crime312.33-40.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 710 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11853842.475.52%
Other theft7101623.29-7.79%
Violence and sexual offences300972.609.09%
Anti-social behaviour143410.96-27.78%
Robbery124195.896.90%
Public order83169.86-27.19%
Drugs71113.7036.54%
Shoplifting5697.26-41.05%
Vehicle crime4576.7115.38%
Criminal damage and arson3161.64-6.06%
Burglary3142.470.00%
Bicycle theft1342.47-31.58%
Possession of weapons817.81-11.11%
Other crime510.96-28.57%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 770 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11233946.5853.84%
Other theft7701538.3622.42%
Violence and sexual offences2751054.7919.57%
Anti-social behaviour198376.7122.98%
Robbery116271.2370.59%
Public order114158.9012.87%
Shoplifting95156.1646.15%
Drugs52130.14-31.58%
Vehicle crime3971.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson3353.426.45%
Burglary3145.2110.71%
Bicycle theft1942.47-24.00%
Possession of weapons926.03-43.75%
Other crime712.330.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 730 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 629 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7303039.730.00%
Other theft6291000.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences230861.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour161315.070.00%
Public order101220.550.00%
Drugs76138.360.00%
Robbery68104.110.00%
Shoplifting6593.150.00%
Vehicle crime5289.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson3171.230.00%
Burglary2842.470.00%
Bicycle theft2538.360.00%
Possession of weapons1634.250.00%
Other crime721.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024150
April 2024157
January 2024142
December 2023143
November 2023198
October 2023161

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202429
January 202424
December 202331
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 3592 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 326.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 770 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024345
August 2024191
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024344
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024581
December 2023710
November 2023770
October 2023629

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202416
December 202313
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 606 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202469
July 20244
May 20248
April 202471
March 202410
January 202469
December 202383
November 2023114
October 2023101

A total of 285 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202419
May 20241
April 202449
January 202431
December 202345
November 202339
October 202352

A total of 1754 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024235
August 2024215
July 20248
May 202417
April 2024208
March 20249
January 2024257
December 2023300
November 2023275
October 2023230

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202434
December 202331
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202451
April 202475
January 202476
December 202356
November 202395
October 202365

A total of 5776 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 525.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024541
August 2024360
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024818
March 202450
January 2024934
December 20231185
November 20231123
October 2023730

A total of 465 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202463
July 20241
April 202461
March 20241
January 202472
December 202371
November 202352
October 202376

A total of 623 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202469
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202460
March 20241
January 202498
December 2023124
November 2023116
October 202368

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
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 9BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total293
    Theft from the person105
    Other theft62
    Violence and sexual offences54
    Robbery21
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order12
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total183
    Theft from the person65
    Other theft35
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting15
    Drugs9
    Robbery9
    Burglary6
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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