WC2E 9LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9LN

WC2E 9LN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1589.04 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9LN 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 9LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9LN, 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: (313) incidents (71.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (248) incidents (123.42% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (153) incidents (3.38% increase)

WC2E 9LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 176
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 89
  • Little Newport Street with total crimes: 38

WC2E 9LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 248 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3131589.0471.04%
Other theft248428.77123.42%
Anti-social behaviour153339.733.38%
Violence and sexual offences144209.5923.08%
Shoplifting81197.2688.37%
Public order52110.9613.04%
Robbery3871.2315.15%
Vehicle crime3152.05210.00%
Drugs2942.477.41%
Criminal damage and arson2539.7338.89%
Bicycle theft2334.25109.09%
Burglary1831.510.00%
Other crime424.6633.33%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1831054.792950.00%
Anti-social behaviour148250.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences117202.741850.00%
Other theft111160.275450.00%
Public order46152.052200.00%
Shoplifting4363.010.00%
Robbery3358.903200.00%
Drugs2745.212600.00%
Burglary1836.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson1824.661700.00%
Bicycle theft1124.660.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.030.00%
Theft from the person68.22500.00%
Other theft28.220.00%
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 person2365.75-95.60%
Violence and sexual offences1531.51-88.19%
Other theft620.55-97.61%
Public order38.22-93.88%
Robbery14.11-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 523 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 251 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5231815.071145.24%
Other theft251716.448266.67%
Anti-social behaviour152343.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences127208.221714.29%
Shoplifting68173.970.00%
Public order4993.15880.00%
Drugs4467.124300.00%
Burglary3460.270.00%
Robbery3246.580.00%
Vehicle crime3143.840.00%
Bicycle theft642.470.00%
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 623 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 434 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6232294.52-18.88%
Other theft434853.42-12.32%
Violence and sexual offences172594.52-4.97%
Anti-social behaviour141235.6211.90%
Shoplifting70193.1527.27%
Public order6195.895.17%
Robbery4583.56-8.16%
Drugs3761.645.71%
Criminal damage and arson3150.683.33%
Burglary2242.47-12.00%
Vehicle crime2130.14-19.23%
Bicycle theft928.77-30.77%
Possession of weapons712.3340.00%
Other crime29.59-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 768 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 495 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7682560.277.87%
Other theft4951052.05-8.16%
Violence and sexual offences181678.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour126247.95-30.39%
Public order58172.60-7.94%
Shoplifting5579.45-35.29%
Robbery4975.34-3.92%
Drugs3567.1229.63%
Criminal damage and arson3047.9515.38%
Vehicle crime2641.10-10.34%
Burglary2535.620.00%
Bicycle theft1334.258.33%
Possession of weapons517.8125.00%
Other crime36.85200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 712 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 539 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7122652.0555.46%
Other theft539975.3429.88%
Anti-social behaviour181738.3624.83%
Violence and sexual offences181247.9531.16%
Shoplifting85247.9539.34%
Public order63116.44-7.35%
Robbery5186.3096.15%
Vehicle crime2969.86-30.95%
Drugs2739.73-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson2636.9962.50%
Burglary2535.6225.00%
Bicycle theft1234.25-45.45%
Possession of weapons416.44-50.00%
Other crime15.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 458 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 415 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4581993.150.00%
Other theft415627.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour145568.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences138198.630.00%
Public order68189.040.00%
Shoplifting6193.150.00%
Vehicle crime4283.560.00%
Drugs3157.530.00%
Robbery2642.470.00%
Bicycle theft2235.620.00%
Burglary2030.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1627.400.00%
Possession of weapons821.920.00%
Other crime510.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1046 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
August 2024148
April 2024152
January 2024141
December 2023126
November 2023181
October 2023145

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202434
January 202422
December 202325
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 2506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 227.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 539 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024248
August 2024111
July 20242
May 20246
April 2024251
March 20243
February 20242
January 2024434
December 2023495
November 2023539
October 2023415

A total of 3652 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 332.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 768 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024313
August 2024183
July 20246
June 20241
May 202423
April 2024523
March 202442
January 2024623
December 2023768
November 2023712
October 2023458

A total of 190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202410
April 202431
January 202421
December 202326
November 202329
October 202342

A total of 1088 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 2024117
July 20246
May 202415
April 2024127
March 20247
January 2024172
December 2023181
November 2023181
October 2023138

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 20241
April 20245
January 202431
December 202330
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 407 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202446
July 20242
May 20243
April 202449
March 20245
January 202461
December 202358
November 202363
October 202368

A total of 277 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202432
January 202445
December 202349
November 202351
October 202326

A total of 463 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.14 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 202361

A total of 232 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
July 20241
April 202444
March 20241
January 202437
December 202335
November 202327
October 202331

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 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20235
November 20234
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 9LN 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
    Total89
    Other theft28
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs5
    Robbery4
    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. 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. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1