WC2E 9HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9HZ

WC2E 9HZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1609.92 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9HZ 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 9HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9HZ, encompassing approximately 687 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (277) incidents (42.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (238) incidents (114.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (169) incidents (14.19% increase)

WC2E 9HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 137
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2E 9HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2771609.9242.78%
Other theft238402.84114.41%
Violence and sexual offences169346.1314.19%
Anti-social behaviour126245.786.78%
Shoplifting58183.2426.09%
Public order5484.35-5.26%
Robbery4678.5321.05%
Drugs3566.900.00%
Vehicle crime3450.90142.86%
Criminal damage and arson2849.4527.27%
Bicycle theft1940.72137.50%
Burglary1427.6327.27%
Other crime620.36100.00%
Possession of weapons38.7350.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1941173.631840.00%
Violence and sexual offences148282.141750.00%
Anti-social behaviour118215.240.00%
Other theft111171.611750.00%
Public order57161.43850.00%
Shoplifting4682.904500.00%
Robbery3866.903700.00%
Drugs3555.263400.00%
Criminal damage and arson2250.90633.33%
Vehicle crime1431.990.00%
Burglary1120.360.00%
Bicycle theft816.000.00%
Other crime311.630.00%
Possession of weapons24.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1052.36900.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.540.00%
Other theft611.630.00%
Public order68.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.730.00%
Shoplifting14.360.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Robbery11.450.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.45-97.14%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35120.71-91.61%
Violence and sexual offences1950.90-85.82%
Other theft1127.63-94.55%
Public order1016.00-83.33%
Robbery214.54-93.55%
Shoplifting22.91-96.97%
Bicycle theft12.91-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-95.83%
Drugs11.45-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 417 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4171643.37658.18%
Other theft202606.453266.67%
Violence and sexual offences134293.771118.18%
Anti-social behaviour127194.880.00%
Shoplifting66184.706500.00%
Public order6095.98445.45%
Drugs3487.263300.00%
Robbery3149.453000.00%
Vehicle crime2445.080.00%
Burglary2234.900.00%
Bicycle theft731.99250.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.180.00%
Possession of weapons15.820.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55129.430.00%
Public order1179.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.000.00%
Other theft616.00200.00%
Bicycle theft28.730.00%
Robbery12.910.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.91-99.41%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 553 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 337 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5532162.56-16.59%
Other theft337804.23-19.18%
Violence and sexual offences184490.10-11.96%
Anti-social behaviour110267.591.85%
Public order72159.97-4.00%
Shoplifting67104.7134.00%
Drugs4197.447.89%
Robbery4159.63-4.65%
Criminal damage and arson2759.6317.39%
Vehicle crime2039.27-28.57%
Burglary1629.09-11.11%
Bicycle theft1023.27-16.67%
Possession of weapons714.5440.00%
Other crime210.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 663 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 417 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6632465.0511.06%
Other theft417964.211.96%
Violence and sexual offences209606.450.97%
Anti-social behaviour108303.95-30.32%
Public order75157.07-25.00%
Shoplifting50109.07-38.27%
Robbery4372.7216.22%
Drugs3862.5415.15%
Vehicle crime2855.263.70%
Criminal damage and arson2340.72-8.00%
Burglary1833.4520.00%
Bicycle theft1226.18-33.33%
Other crime617.4520.00%
Possession of weapons58.73-37.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 597 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 409 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5972497.0552.69%
Other theft409868.2214.25%
Violence and sexual offences207594.8135.29%
Anti-social behaviour155301.0439.64%
Public order100225.426.38%
Shoplifting81145.4355.77%
Robbery37117.8032.14%
Drugs3353.81-13.16%
Vehicle crime2747.99-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson2539.270.00%
Bicycle theft1836.36-14.29%
Burglary1526.18-16.67%
Possession of weapons821.81-20.00%
Other crime511.630.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 391 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 358 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3911950.230.00%
Other theft358568.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences153520.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour111222.510.00%
Public order94161.430.00%
Shoplifting52136.700.00%
Drugs3875.620.00%
Vehicle crime3755.260.00%
Robbery2853.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson2540.720.00%
Bicycle theft2136.360.00%
Burglary1830.540.00%
Possession of weapons1026.180.00%
Other crime514.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 855 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024118
April 2024127
January 2024110
December 2023108
November 2023155
October 2023111

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202422
January 202416
December 202318
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 2097 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 190.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 417 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024238
August 2024111
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024202
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024337
December 2023417
November 2023409
October 2023358

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202427
December 202323
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 424 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202446
July 20241
May 20242
April 202466
March 20241
January 202467
December 202350
November 202381
October 202352

A total of 3193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 290.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 663 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024277
August 2024194
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024417
March 202455
January 2024553
December 2023663
November 2023597
October 2023391

A total of 1242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024169
August 2024148
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024134
March 202411
January 2024184
December 2023209
November 2023207
October 2023153

A total of 98 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 268 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202438
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20241
January 202441
December 202343
November 202337
October 202328

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202414
May 20241
April 202424
January 202420
December 202328
November 202327
October 202337

A total of 257 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202435
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202441
December 202338
November 202333
October 202338

A total of 539 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202457
July 20246
May 202410
April 202460
March 202411
January 202472
December 202375
November 2023100
October 202394

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total137
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft34
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs7
    Burglary6
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Parking Area
    Total44
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 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. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. 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
  • 24. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 29. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1