WC2E 9PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9PB

WC2E 9PB, Westminster has recorded a total of 1477 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2023.29 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9PB 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 9PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9PB, 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: (446) incidents (65.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (314) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (191) incidents (17.90% increase)

WC2E 9PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 176
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 170
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2E 9PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 446 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 314 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4462023.2965.80%
Other theft314610.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences191430.1417.90%
Anti-social behaviour164261.644.46%
Shoplifting80224.6673.91%
Public order66109.5911.86%
Robbery5990.4134.09%
Drugs5080.824.17%
Vehicle crime3368.49175.00%
Criminal damage and arson2845.2155.56%
Bicycle theft2138.3675.00%
Burglary2028.7717.65%
Other crime427.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 269 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2691380.824383.33%
Violence and sexual offences162368.491700.00%
Anti-social behaviour157221.920.00%
Other theft157215.073040.00%
Public order59215.071375.00%
Drugs4880.824700.00%
Shoplifting4665.750.00%
Robbery4463.014300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1860.27800.00%
Burglary1724.660.00%
Bicycle theft1223.290.00%
Vehicle crime1216.440.00%
Other crime516.440.00%
Possession of weapons26.850.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.360.00%
Theft from the person612.33500.00%
Other theft58.220.00%
Public order46.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Drugs12.740.00%
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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2378.08-96.85%
Violence and sexual offences1631.51-90.64%
Other theft821.92-97.35%
Public order610.96-90.16%
Bicycle theft18.22-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.97%
Robbery11.37-98.08%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 730 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 302 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7302321.921522.22%
Other theft3021000.005940.00%
Violence and sexual offences171413.701800.00%
Anti-social behaviour167234.250.00%
Shoplifting68228.770.00%
Drugs6393.156200.00%
Public order6186.30916.67%
Robbery5283.560.00%
Vehicle crime3371.230.00%
Burglary3045.210.00%
Bicycle theft941.10350.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.330.00%
Possession of weapons28.220.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4594.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences961.640.00%
Public order612.330.00%
Other theft58.22150.00%
Bicycle theft26.850.00%
Other crime12.740.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 836 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 524 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8362850.68-19.46%
Other theft5241145.21-17.61%
Violence and sexual offences213717.81-8.97%
Anti-social behaviour141291.782.92%
Robbery71193.15-14.46%
Public order7197.261.43%
Shoplifting7097.2622.81%
Drugs5295.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson3571.232.94%
Vehicle crime2447.95-17.24%
Burglary2232.88-24.14%
Bicycle theft1330.148.33%
Possession of weapons717.810.00%
Other crime29.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1038 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 636 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10383317.815.17%
Other theft6361421.92-6.88%
Violence and sexual offences234871.236.36%
Anti-social behaviour137320.55-33.17%
Robbery83187.679.21%
Public order70113.70-10.26%
Shoplifting5795.89-32.94%
Drugs5278.0820.93%
Criminal damage and arson3471.2313.33%
Vehicle crime2946.58-3.33%
Burglary2939.73-3.33%
Bicycle theft1239.73-40.00%
Possession of weapons716.4440.00%
Other crime49.59-20.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 987 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 683 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9873420.550.00%
Other theft6831352.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences220935.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour205301.370.00%
Shoplifting85280.820.00%
Public order78116.440.00%
Robbery76106.850.00%
Drugs43104.110.00%
Vehicle crime3058.900.00%
Burglary3041.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson3041.100.00%
Bicycle theft2041.100.00%
Possession of weapons527.400.00%
Other crime56.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202430
January 202422
December 202329
November 202330

A total of 2636 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 263.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 683 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024314
August 2024157
July 20245
May 20248
April 2024302
March 20245
February 20242
January 2024524
December 2023636
November 2023683

A total of 4381 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 438.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1038 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024446
August 2024269
July 20246
June 20241
May 202423
April 2024730
March 202445
January 2024836
December 20231038
November 2023987

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202412
May 20241
April 202433
January 202424
December 202329
November 202330

A total of 971 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 161.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 2024157
April 2024167
January 2024141
December 2023137
November 2023205

A total of 1225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024191
August 2024162
July 20249
May 202416
April 2024171
March 20249
January 2024213
December 2023234
November 2023220

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202320

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 20242
May 20241
April 20246
January 202435
December 202334
November 202330

A total of 421 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202459
July 20244
May 20246
April 202461
March 20246
January 202471
December 202370
November 202378

A total of 388 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202444
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202452
January 202471
December 202383
November 202376

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202446
April 202468
January 202470
December 202357
November 202385

A total of 310 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202448
July 20241
April 202463
March 20241
January 202452
December 202352
November 202343

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 9PB 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
    Total170
    Theft from the person53
    Other theft38
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Drugs13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery11
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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
  • 8. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1