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

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9DP

FLORAL STREET, WC2E 9DP, Westminster has recorded a total of 1564 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2142.47 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9DP 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 9DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9DP, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (465) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (321) incidents (96.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (221) incidents (20.11% increase)

WC2E 9DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 222
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 170
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

FLORAL STREET, WC2E 9DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 465 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 321 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4652142.4755.00%
Other theft321636.9996.93%
Violence and sexual offences221439.7320.11%
Anti-social behaviour166302.745.06%
Shoplifting83227.4066.00%
Public order71113.701.43%
Robbery6497.2623.08%
Drugs5887.677.41%
Vehicle crime3479.45161.54%
Criminal damage and arson3246.5852.38%
Bicycle theft2343.8476.92%
Burglary2031.5125.00%
Other crime427.400.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 300 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3001506.853650.00%
Violence and sexual offences184410.961740.00%
Other theft163252.053160.00%
Anti-social behaviour158223.290.00%
Public order70216.441650.00%
Drugs5495.895300.00%
Robbery5273.975100.00%
Shoplifting5071.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson2168.49600.00%
Burglary1628.770.00%
Bicycle theft1321.920.00%
Vehicle crime1317.810.00%
Other crime417.810.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1043.840.00%
Theft from the person813.70700.00%
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 person2689.04-96.35%
Violence and sexual offences1835.62-90.06%
Other theft924.66-97.01%
Public order812.33-88.41%
Bicycle theft110.96-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.77%
Robbery11.37-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 713 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 301 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7132290.411326.00%
Other theft301976.714916.67%
Violence and sexual offences181412.331911.11%
Anti-social behaviour154247.950.00%
Shoplifting74210.960.00%
Public order69101.37590.00%
Drugs5494.525300.00%
Robbery4973.974800.00%
Vehicle crime3167.120.00%
Burglary2842.470.00%
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 theft22.74-99.63%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 856 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 535 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8562934.25-18.40%
Other theft5351172.60-17.69%
Violence and sexual offences229732.88-14.23%
Anti-social behaviour138313.70-1.43%
Robbery79189.04-14.13%
Shoplifting73108.2228.07%
Public order71100.00-8.97%
Drugs6097.26-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson3282.19-5.88%
Vehicle crime2443.84-22.58%
Burglary2032.88-35.48%
Bicycle theft1527.4025.00%
Possession of weapons820.5514.29%
Other crime210.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1049 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 650 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10493446.585.22%
Other theft6501436.99-6.47%
Violence and sexual offences267890.414.30%
Anti-social behaviour140365.75-29.29%
Robbery92191.784.55%
Public order78126.03-21.21%
Drugs64106.8536.17%
Shoplifting5787.67-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson3478.086.25%
Vehicle crime3146.58-3.12%
Burglary3142.476.90%
Bicycle theft1242.47-40.00%
Possession of weapons716.44-12.50%
Other crime49.59-42.86%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 997 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 695 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9973563.0152.91%
Other theft6951365.7525.23%
Violence and sexual offences256952.0524.88%
Anti-social behaviour198350.6821.47%
Public order99271.235.32%
Shoplifting93135.6243.08%
Robbery88127.4057.14%
Drugs47120.55-22.95%
Vehicle crime3264.38-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson3243.8452.38%
Burglary2943.843.57%
Bicycle theft2039.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons827.40-46.67%
Other crime710.9616.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 652 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 555 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6522728.770.00%
Other theft555893.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences205760.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour163280.820.00%
Public order94223.290.00%
Shoplifting65128.770.00%
Drugs6189.040.00%
Robbery5683.560.00%
Vehicle crime4676.710.00%
Burglary2863.010.00%
Bicycle theft2538.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson2134.250.00%
Possession of weapons1528.770.00%
Other crime620.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 159.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 2024158
April 2024154
January 2024138
December 2023140
November 2023198
October 2023163

A total of 120 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202415
December 202312
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
April 202428
January 202420
December 202331
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202432
December 202334
November 202332
October 202321

A total of 3242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 294.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 695 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024321
August 2024163
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024301
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024535
December 2023650
November 2023695
October 2023555

A total of 5117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 465.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1049 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024465
August 2024300
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024713
March 202450
January 2024856
December 20231049
November 2023997
October 2023652

A total of 1580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024221
August 2024184
July 202410
May 202418
April 2024181
March 20249
January 2024229
December 2023267
November 2023256
October 2023205

A total of 574 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202470
July 20244
May 20248
April 202469
March 202410
January 202471
December 202378
November 202399
October 202394

A total of 212 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202413
May 20241
April 202431
January 202424
December 202331
November 202332
October 202346

A total of 495 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202450
April 202474
January 202473
December 202357
November 202393
October 202365

A total of 400 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202454
July 20241
April 202454
March 20241
January 202460
December 202364
November 202347
October 202361

A total of 484 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202452
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202449
March 20241
January 202479
December 202392
November 202388
October 202356

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total222
    Theft from the person74
    Other theft49
    Violence and sexual offences44
    Robbery15
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Drugs13
    Public order8
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total36
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1