WC2E 9DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9DD

WC2E 9DD, Westminster has recorded a total of 910 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1246.58 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9DD 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 9DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9DD, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (221) incidents (66.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (187) incidents (156.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (137) incidents (3.01% increase)

WC2E 9DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 164
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34

WC2E 9DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2211246.5866.17%
Other theft187302.74156.16%
Anti-social behaviour137256.163.01%
Violence and sexual offences111187.6711.00%
Shoplifting65152.0554.76%
Public order4489.0412.82%
Robbery2760.2728.57%
Bicycle theft2636.99160.00%
Vehicle crime2535.62177.78%
Criminal damage and arson2434.2550.00%
Drugs2232.8857.14%
Burglary1630.14-5.88%
Other crime421.92100.00%
Possession of weapons15.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour133834.250.00%
Theft from the person133182.192560.00%
Violence and sexual offences100182.191900.00%
Other theft73136.993550.00%
Shoplifting42100.000.00%
Public order3957.531850.00%
Robbery2153.422000.00%
Burglary1728.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1623.291500.00%
Drugs1421.921300.00%
Bicycle theft1019.180.00%
Vehicle crime913.700.00%
Other crime212.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.290.00%
Theft from the person56.85400.00%
Other theft26.850.00%
Public order22.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.740.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
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 person12.74-95.65%
Robbery11.370.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2365.75-93.99%
Violence and sexual offences1531.51-84.38%
Other theft620.55-96.88%
Public order38.22-92.11%
Robbery14.11-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 383 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 192 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3831405.48811.90%
Other theft192524.666300.00%
Anti-social behaviour138263.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences96189.041271.43%
Shoplifting61131.510.00%
Public order3883.56660.00%
Burglary2952.050.00%
Vehicle crime2939.730.00%
Drugs2639.732500.00%
Robbery2035.620.00%
Bicycle theft727.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.590.00%
Possession of weapons16.850.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4279.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences757.530.00%
Public order59.590.00%
Other theft36.8550.00%
Drugs14.110.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.40%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 445 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4451723.29-20.39%
Other theft333609.59-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences115456.16-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour114157.532.70%
Shoplifting64156.1623.08%
Public order5687.6712.00%
Drugs2876.7147.37%
Criminal damage and arson2838.36-3.45%
Robbery2638.36-23.53%
Vehicle crime2035.62-16.67%
Burglary1827.40-18.18%
Bicycle theft724.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons39.5950.00%
Other crime14.11-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 559 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 370 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5591952.058.54%
Other theft370765.75-7.04%
Violence and sexual offences135506.85-1.46%
Anti-social behaviour111184.93-27.45%
Shoplifting52152.05-29.73%
Public order5071.238.70%
Robbery3468.4925.93%
Criminal damage and arson2946.5820.83%
Vehicle crime2439.73-14.29%
Burglary2232.880.00%
Drugs1930.140.00%
Bicycle theft1426.0327.27%
Other crime419.18300.00%
Possession of weapons25.48-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 515 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 398 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5151997.2654.19%
Other theft398705.4828.80%
Anti-social behaviour153545.2122.40%
Violence and sexual offences137209.5935.64%
Shoplifting74187.6745.10%
Public order46101.37-9.80%
Vehicle crime2863.01-34.88%
Robbery2738.3680.00%
Criminal damage and arson2436.9960.00%
Burglary2232.8846.67%
Drugs1930.1435.71%
Bicycle theft1126.03-47.62%
Possession of weapons315.07-25.00%
Other crime14.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 334 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 309 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3341506.850.00%
Other theft309457.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour125423.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences101171.230.00%
Public order51138.360.00%
Shoplifting5169.860.00%
Vehicle crime4369.860.00%
Bicycle theft2158.900.00%
Burglary1528.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1520.550.00%
Robbery1520.550.00%
Drugs1420.550.00%
Possession of weapons419.180.00%
Other crime25.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1875 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 398 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024187
August 202473
July 20242
May 20246
April 2024192
March 20243
February 20242
January 2024333
December 2023370
November 2023398
October 2023309

A total of 911 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 2024133
April 2024138
January 2024114
December 2023111
November 2023153
October 2023125

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
April 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 202311
October 202321

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202429
January 202418
December 202322
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 2661 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 241.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 559 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024221
August 2024133
July 20245
June 20241
May 202423
April 2024383
March 202442
January 2024445
December 2023559
November 2023515
October 2023334

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
April 202429
January 202420
December 202324
November 202328
October 202343

A total of 822 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 2024100
July 20245
May 202415
April 202496
March 20247
January 2024115
December 2023135
November 2023137
October 2023101

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20241
April 20245
January 202428
December 202329
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 334 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
July 20242
May 20243
April 202438
March 20245
January 202456
December 202350
November 202346
October 202351

A total of 409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202442
April 202461
January 202464
December 202352
November 202374
October 202351

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202428
December 202319
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 173 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202426
December 202334
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total164
    Theft from the person42
    Other theft38
    Anti-social behaviour27
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary8
    Bicycle theft7
    Drugs7
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total34
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 25. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 28. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1