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

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9HW

FLORAL STREET, WC2E 9HW, Westminster has recorded a total of 1151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1576.71 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9HW 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 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9HW, 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: (304) incidents (64.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (244) incidents (110.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (150) incidents (5.63% increase)

WC2E 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 176
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 92
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38

FLORAL STREET, WC2E 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 244 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3041576.7164.32%
Other theft244416.44110.34%
Anti-social behaviour150334.255.63%
Violence and sexual offences148205.4815.62%
Shoplifting81202.7480.00%
Public order52110.961.96%
Robbery3971.2321.88%
Vehicle crime3153.42158.33%
Drugs3142.4710.71%
Criminal damage and arson2642.4744.44%
Bicycle theft2235.6283.33%
Burglary1830.140.00%
Other crime424.6633.33%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1851084.932212.50%
Anti-social behaviour142253.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences128194.521322.22%
Other theft116175.342220.00%
Public order51158.901175.00%
Shoplifting4569.860.00%
Robbery3261.643100.00%
Drugs2843.842700.00%
Burglary1838.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson1824.66500.00%
Bicycle theft1224.660.00%
Vehicle crime1216.440.00%
Other crime316.440.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%

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 person2689.04-94.91%
Violence and sexual offences1835.62-85.94%
Other theft924.66-96.27%
Public order812.33-85.71%
Bicycle theft110.96-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.97%
Robbery11.37-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 511 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 241 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5111771.23942.86%
Other theft241700.003916.67%
Anti-social behaviour142330.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences128194.521322.22%
Shoplifting67175.340.00%
Public order5691.78460.00%
Drugs3776.713600.00%
Vehicle crime3350.680.00%
Burglary3245.210.00%
Robbery3143.843000.00%
Bicycle theft742.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.590.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%
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 theft22.74-99.53%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 616 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 430 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6162279.45-20.00%
Other theft430843.84-11.89%
Violence and sexual offences171589.04-10.47%
Anti-social behaviour130234.2511.11%
Public order68178.083.03%
Shoplifting6893.1523.64%
Robbery4593.15-10.00%
Drugs4161.6413.89%
Criminal damage and arson3256.160.00%
Vehicle crime2243.84-8.33%
Burglary2230.14-4.35%
Bicycle theft1130.14-8.33%
Possession of weapons715.0740.00%
Other crime19.59-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 770 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 488 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7702565.757.84%
Other theft4881054.79-9.80%
Violence and sexual offences191668.490.53%
Anti-social behaviour117261.64-30.36%
Public order66160.27-15.38%
Shoplifting5590.41-33.73%
Robbery5075.34-7.41%
Drugs3668.499.09%
Criminal damage and arson3249.3218.52%
Vehicle crime2443.84-17.24%
Burglary2332.880.00%
Bicycle theft1231.51-29.41%
Possession of weapons516.4425.00%
Other crime46.8533.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 714 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 541 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7142690.4156.92%
Other theft541978.0827.00%
Violence and sexual offences190741.1034.75%
Anti-social behaviour168260.2724.44%
Shoplifting83230.1436.07%
Public order78113.704.00%
Robbery54106.8592.86%
Drugs3373.97-8.33%
Vehicle crime2945.21-30.95%
Criminal damage and arson2739.7350.00%
Burglary2336.994.55%
Bicycle theft1731.51-32.00%
Possession of weapons423.29-60.00%
Other crime35.48-40.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 455 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 426 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4552026.030.00%
Other theft426623.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences141583.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour135193.150.00%
Public order75184.930.00%
Shoplifting61102.740.00%
Vehicle crime4283.560.00%
Drugs3657.530.00%
Robbery2849.320.00%
Bicycle theft2538.360.00%
Burglary2234.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1830.140.00%
Possession of weapons1024.660.00%
Other crime513.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.57 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 202323
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 2508 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 541 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024244
August 2024116
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024241
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024430
December 2023488
November 2023541
October 2023426

A total of 3639 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 330.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 770 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024304
August 2024185
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024511
March 202449
January 2024616
December 2023770
November 2023714
October 2023455

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202412
May 20241
April 202433
January 202422
December 202324
November 202329
October 202342

A total of 984 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 2024142
April 2024142
January 2024130
December 2023117
November 2023168
October 2023135

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202432
December 202332
November 202327
October 202318

A total of 1133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024148
August 2024128
July 20249
May 202418
April 2024128
March 20249
January 2024171
December 2023191
November 2023190
October 2023141

A total of 468 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202451
July 20244
May 20248
April 202456
March 202410
January 202468
December 202366
November 202378
October 202375

A total of 460 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.71 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 202355
November 202383
October 202361

A total of 244 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 20241
April 202437
March 20241
January 202441
December 202336
November 202333
October 202336

A total of 283 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202445
December 202350
November 202354
October 202328

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total176
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft40
    Anti-social behaviour28
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary8
    Bicycle theft7
    Drugs7
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total92
    Other theft27
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Theft from the person17
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs7
    Robbery5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 27. 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
  • 28. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1