FLORAL STREET, WC2E 9DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9DH

FLORAL STREET, WC2E 9DH, Westminster has recorded a total of 1265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1732.88 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9DH 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 9DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9DH, 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: (363) incidents (55.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (269) incidents (111.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (168) incidents (19.15% increase)

WC2E 9DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 170
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Old Compton Street with total crimes: 61

FLORAL STREET, WC2E 9DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 363 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3631732.8855.79%
Other theft269497.26111.81%
Violence and sexual offences168368.4919.15%
Anti-social behaviour142230.146.77%
Shoplifting81194.5280.00%
Public order59110.9611.32%
Robbery4780.8220.51%
Vehicle crime3264.38166.67%
Drugs3243.843.23%
Criminal damage and arson2743.8450.00%
Bicycle theft2236.9969.23%
Burglary1830.140.00%
Other crime424.660.00%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2331190.412812.50%
Violence and sexual offences141319.181466.67%
Anti-social behaviour133193.150.00%
Other theft127182.192440.00%
Public order53173.971225.00%
Shoplifting4572.600.00%
Robbery3961.643800.00%
Drugs3153.423000.00%
Burglary1842.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson1824.66500.00%
Bicycle theft1324.660.00%
Vehicle crime1217.810.00%
Other crime416.440.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences942.470.00%
Theft from the person812.33700.00%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2689.04-95.53%
Violence and sexual offences1835.62-87.23%
Other theft924.66-96.58%
Public order812.33-86.44%
Bicycle theft110.96-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-97.06%
Robbery11.37-97.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 582 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5821921.921087.76%
Other theft263797.264283.33%
Violence and sexual offences141360.271466.67%
Anti-social behaviour136193.150.00%
Shoplifting67186.300.00%
Public order5991.78490.00%
Drugs3780.823600.00%
Robbery3650.683500.00%
Vehicle crime3449.320.00%
Burglary3246.580.00%
Bicycle theft743.84250.00%
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 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49108.220.00%
Public order1067.120.00%
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 theft22.74-99.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 685 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 458 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6852436.99-17.57%
Other theft458938.36-13.26%
Violence and sexual offences185627.40-15.53%
Anti-social behaviour125253.429.65%
Public order69171.230.00%
Shoplifting6894.5221.43%
Robbery5293.15-8.77%
Drugs4071.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson3254.793.23%
Vehicle crime2243.84-15.38%
Burglary2230.14-12.00%
Bicycle theft1230.14-7.69%
Possession of weapons716.4440.00%
Other crime29.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 831 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 528 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8312764.386.40%
Other theft5281138.36-8.65%
Violence and sexual offences219723.294.29%
Anti-social behaviour114300.00-30.49%
Public order69156.16-14.81%
Robbery5794.52-8.06%
Shoplifting5678.08-32.53%
Drugs4076.7117.65%
Criminal damage and arson3154.7924.00%
Vehicle crime2642.47-10.34%
Burglary2535.62-3.85%
Bicycle theft1334.25-23.53%
Possession of weapons517.81-28.57%
Other crime46.8533.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 781 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 578 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7812876.7150.48%
Other theft5781069.8624.30%
Violence and sexual offences210791.7837.25%
Anti-social behaviour164287.6723.31%
Shoplifting83224.6633.87%
Public order81113.705.19%
Robbery62110.9658.97%
Drugs3484.93-12.82%
Vehicle crime2946.58-29.27%
Burglary2639.7313.04%
Criminal damage and arson2535.6238.89%
Bicycle theft1734.25-34.62%
Possession of weapons723.29-41.67%
Other crime39.59-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 519 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5192208.220.00%
Other theft465710.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences153636.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour133209.590.00%
Public order77182.190.00%
Shoplifting62105.480.00%
Vehicle crime4184.930.00%
Robbery3956.160.00%
Drugs3953.420.00%
Bicycle theft2653.420.00%
Burglary2335.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1831.510.00%
Possession of weapons1224.660.00%
Other crime516.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202432
January 202422
December 202325
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 2710 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 246.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 578 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024269
August 2024127
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024263
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024458
December 2023528
November 2023578
October 2023465

A total of 4078 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 370.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 831 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024363
August 2024233
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024582
March 202449
January 2024685
December 2023831
November 2023781
October 2023519

A total of 197 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202412
May 20241
April 202434
January 202422
December 202326
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 947 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 2024133
April 2024136
January 2024125
December 2023114
November 2023164
October 2023133

A total of 113 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202432
December 202331
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 1253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024168
August 2024141
July 20249
May 202418
April 2024141
March 20249
January 2024185
December 2023219
November 2023210
October 2023153

A total of 489 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202453
July 20244
May 20248
April 202459
March 202410
January 202469
December 202369
November 202381
October 202377

A total of 462 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202445
April 202467
January 202468
December 202356
November 202383
October 202362

A total of 255 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 20241
April 202437
March 20241
January 202440
December 202340
November 202334
October 202339

A total of 336 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202439
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202436
March 20241
January 202452
December 202357
November 202362
October 202339

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total170
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft40
    Anti-social behaviour24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary8
    Bicycle theft7
    Drugs7
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 11. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. 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
  • 30. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1