LONG ACRE, WC2E 9JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9JR

LONG ACRE, WC2E 9JR, Westminster has recorded a total of 1138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1558.90 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9JR 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 9JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9JR, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (305) incidents (74.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (246) incidents (138.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (151) incidents (2.72% increase)

WC2E 9JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 176
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 70
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38

LONG ACRE, WC2E 9JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3051558.9074.29%
Other theft246417.81138.83%
Anti-social behaviour151336.992.72%
Violence and sexual offences137206.8524.55%
Shoplifting81187.6788.37%
Public order51110.9613.33%
Robbery3669.8620.00%
Vehicle crime3249.32220.00%
Criminal damage and arson2643.8452.94%
Drugs2535.6213.64%
Bicycle theft2434.25118.18%
Burglary1932.885.56%
Other crime426.0333.33%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1751008.223400.00%
Anti-social behaviour147239.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences110201.371733.33%
Other theft103150.685050.00%
Public order45141.102150.00%
Shoplifting4361.640.00%
Robbery3058.902900.00%
Drugs2241.102100.00%
Burglary1830.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1724.661600.00%
Bicycle theft1123.290.00%
Vehicle crime1015.070.00%
Other crime313.700.00%
Possession of weapons24.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.660.00%
Theft from the person58.22400.00%
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 person2365.75-95.58%
Violence and sexual offences1531.51-88.00%
Other theft620.55-97.62%
Public order38.22-93.88%
Robbery14.11-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 520 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 252 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5201805.481138.10%
Other theft252712.338300.00%
Anti-social behaviour149345.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences125204.111685.71%
Shoplifting68171.230.00%
Public order4993.15880.00%
Drugs4467.124300.00%
Burglary3360.270.00%
Robbery3245.210.00%
Vehicle crime3243.840.00%
Bicycle theft643.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.220.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

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 theft22.74-99.54%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 600 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 432 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6002223.29-16.08%
Other theft432821.92-10.19%
Violence and sexual offences161591.78-4.73%
Anti-social behaviour139220.5510.32%
Shoplifting70190.4127.27%
Public order5995.89-1.67%
Robbery4480.82-4.35%
Drugs3160.2710.71%
Criminal damage and arson2942.47-3.33%
Vehicle crime2139.73-19.23%
Burglary2028.77-20.00%
Bicycle theft827.40-42.86%
Possession of weapons710.9675.00%
Other crime29.59-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 715 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 481 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7152441.105.46%
Other theft481979.45-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences169658.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour126231.51-28.81%
Public order60172.607.14%
Shoplifting5582.19-35.29%
Robbery4675.34-2.13%
Criminal damage and arson3063.0115.38%
Drugs2841.1016.67%
Vehicle crime2638.36-13.33%
Burglary2535.62-3.85%
Bicycle theft1434.2527.27%
Possession of weapons419.180.00%
Other crime35.48200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 678 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 533 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6782557.5351.68%
Other theft533928.7731.93%
Anti-social behaviour177730.1422.07%
Violence and sexual offences169242.4733.07%
Shoplifting85231.5141.67%
Public order56116.44-9.68%
Robbery4776.7174.07%
Vehicle crime3064.38-30.23%
Burglary2641.1030.00%
Criminal damage and arson2635.6273.33%
Drugs2435.624.35%
Bicycle theft1132.88-52.17%
Possession of weapons415.07-50.00%
Other crime15.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 447 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 404 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4471930.140.00%
Other theft404612.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour145553.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences127198.630.00%
Public order62173.970.00%
Shoplifting6084.930.00%
Vehicle crime4382.190.00%
Robbery2758.900.00%
Bicycle theft2336.990.00%
Drugs2331.510.00%
Burglary2031.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson1527.400.00%
Possession of weapons820.550.00%
Other crime510.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2464 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 224.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 533 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024246
August 2024103
July 20242
May 20246
April 2024252
March 20243
February 20242
January 2024432
December 2023481
November 2023533
October 2023404

A total of 1034 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 2024147
April 2024149
January 2024139
December 2023126
November 2023177
October 2023145

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 202311
October 202323

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202433
January 202420
December 202325
November 202326
October 202320

A total of 3511 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 319.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 715 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024305
August 2024175
July 20245
June 20241
May 202423
April 2024520
March 202442
January 2024600
December 2023715
November 2023678
October 2023447

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202410
April 202432
January 202421
December 202326
November 202330
October 202343

A total of 1026 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 2024110
July 20246
May 202415
April 2024125
March 20247
January 2024161
December 2023169
November 2023169
October 2023127

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20241
April 20245
January 202429
December 202330
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 392 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202445
July 20242
May 20243
April 202449
March 20245
January 202459
December 202360
November 202356
October 202362

A total of 265 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202432
January 202444
December 202346
November 202347
October 202327

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 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202443
April 202468
January 202470
December 202355
November 202385
October 202360

A total of 199 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202431
December 202328
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 9JR 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
    Total70
    Other theft24
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Theft from the person12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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