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

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9JS

LONG ACRE, WC2E 9JS, Westminster has recorded a total of 749 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1027.24 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9JS 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 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9JS, encompassing approximately 729 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (174) incidents (83.16% increase)
  • Other theft: (170) incidents (169.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (130) incidents (-2.26% decrease)

WC2E 9JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 129
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • B402 with total crimes: 27

LONG ACRE, WC2E 9JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1741027.2483.16%
Other theft170238.64169.84%
Anti-social behaviour130233.15-2.26%
Violence and sexual offences76178.2935.71%
Shoplifting63104.2350.00%
Vehicle crime2686.40550.00%
Public order2535.66-21.88%
Bicycle theft2234.29175.00%
Burglary1930.175.56%
Robbery1826.06-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson1424.6940.00%
Drugs1219.20300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour133665.170.00%
Theft from the person95182.411257.14%
Other theft63130.292000.00%
Violence and sexual offences5686.40700.00%
Shoplifting4276.800.00%
Public order3257.60966.67%
Robbery1943.891800.00%
Burglary1826.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson1024.69900.00%
Bicycle theft813.710.00%
Vehicle crime410.970.00%
Drugs35.49200.00%
Other crime24.11100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person732.92600.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.600.00%
Other theft39.600.00%
Public order34.110.00%
Other crime14.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.37-97.50%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40102.86-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences2154.86-67.69%
Other theft728.80-96.09%
Public order59.60-83.33%
Robbery26.86-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 320 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3201252.16357.14%
Other theft179438.872883.33%
Anti-social behaviour138245.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences65189.26441.67%
Shoplifting6089.150.00%
Burglary3082.290.00%
Public order3041.14328.57%
Vehicle crime2841.140.00%
Drugs2838.402700.00%
Robbery2038.401900.00%
Bicycle theft1027.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.710.00%
Other crime14.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70133.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences1296.000.00%
Public order716.460.00%
Other theft69.60200.00%
Robbery18.230.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.36%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 388 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 314 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3881503.14-15.28%
Other theft314532.13-2.18%
Anti-social behaviour113430.6415.31%
Violence and sexual offences88154.98-9.28%
Shoplifting65120.6941.30%
Public order3989.1514.71%
Burglary1853.49-18.18%
Drugs1724.6988.89%
Robbery1523.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1520.57-42.31%
Vehicle crime1420.57-22.22%
Bicycle theft919.20-40.00%
Other crime112.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 458 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 321 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4581601.8910.36%
Other theft321628.14-6.41%
Anti-social behaviour98440.24-35.53%
Violence and sexual offences97134.40-18.49%
Shoplifting46133.03-38.67%
Public order3463.0917.24%
Criminal damage and arson2646.6318.18%
Burglary2235.66-4.35%
Vehicle crime1830.170.00%
Robbery1824.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft1524.6966.67%
Drugs920.57-35.71%
Other crime412.34300.00%
Possession of weapons25.490.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 415 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 343 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4151708.860.00%
Other theft343569.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour152470.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences119208.460.00%
Shoplifting75163.210.00%
Public order29102.860.00%
Robbery2439.770.00%
Burglary2332.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson2231.540.00%
Vehicle crime1830.170.00%
Drugs1424.690.00%
Bicycle theft919.200.00%
Possession of weapons212.340.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 764 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 127.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 2024133
April 2024138
January 2024113
December 202398
November 2023152

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202430
January 202418
December 202322
November 202323

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
July 20243
May 20245
April 202430
March 20247
January 202439
December 202334
November 202329

A total of 541 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202456
July 20247
May 202421
April 202465
March 202412
January 202488
December 202397
November 2023119

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202417
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 1408 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 140.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 343 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024170
August 202463
July 20243
May 20247
April 2024179
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024314
December 2023321
November 2023343

A total of 1968 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 196.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 458 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024174
August 202495
July 20247
June 20241
May 202440
April 2024320
March 202470
January 2024388
December 2023458
November 2023415

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20241
April 20243
January 202415
December 202326
November 202322

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20244
April 202428
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
April 202410
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 351 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202442
April 202460
January 202465
December 202346
November 202375

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202415
December 202318
November 202324

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total129
    Theft from the person31
    Other theft29
    Anti-social behaviour25
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary7
    Drugs5
    Bicycle theft4
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total30
    Vehicle crime17
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 20. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 25. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1