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

Overview of Crime in WC2E 9SZ

LONG ACRE, WC2E 9SZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1346 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1843.84 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 9SZ 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 9SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 9SZ, encompassing approximately 730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (395) incidents (61.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (282) incidents (98.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (177) incidents (20.41% increase)

WC2E 9SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 176
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 151
  • Old Compton Street with total crimes: 61

LONG ACRE, WC2E 9SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 395 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 282 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3951843.8461.22%
Other theft282541.1098.59%
Violence and sexual offences177386.3020.41%
Anti-social behaviour152242.474.83%
Shoplifting81208.2280.00%
Public order60110.9611.11%
Robbery5182.1921.43%
Drugs4069.8611.11%
Vehicle crime3354.79175.00%
Criminal damage and arson2945.2152.63%
Bicycle theft2239.7369.23%
Burglary1930.145.56%
Other crime426.030.00%
Possession of weapons15.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 245 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2451265.752962.50%
Violence and sexual offences147335.621533.33%
Anti-social behaviour145201.370.00%
Other theft142198.632740.00%
Public order54194.521250.00%
Shoplifting4573.970.00%
Robbery4261.644100.00%
Drugs3657.533500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1949.32533.33%
Burglary1826.030.00%
Bicycle theft1324.660.00%
Vehicle crime1217.810.00%
Other crime416.440.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences942.470.00%
Theft from the person812.33700.00%
Other theft510.960.00%
Public order46.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.480.00%
Drugs14.110.00%
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 person12.74-96.15%
Robbery11.370.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2689.04-95.78%
Violence and sexual offences1835.62-87.41%
Other theft924.66-96.80%
Public order812.33-86.44%
Bicycle theft110.96-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-96.97%
Robbery11.37-97.62%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 616 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6162047.951157.14%
Other theft281843.844583.33%
Anti-social behaviour152384.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences143208.221488.89%
Shoplifting67195.890.00%
Public order5991.78490.00%
Drugs5180.825000.00%
Robbery4269.864100.00%
Burglary3357.530.00%
Vehicle crime3345.210.00%
Bicycle theft945.21350.00%
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 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49108.220.00%
Public order1067.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.700.00%
Other theft612.33200.00%
Bicycle theft28.220.00%
Robbery12.740.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.74-99.60%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 739 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 494 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7392624.66-19.50%
Other theft4941012.33-16.55%
Violence and sexual offences199676.71-9.55%
Anti-social behaviour139272.607.75%
Public order72190.410.00%
Shoplifting7098.6325.00%
Robbery5895.89-21.62%
Drugs4479.457.32%
Criminal damage and arson3460.273.03%
Vehicle crime2346.58-11.54%
Burglary2231.51-15.38%
Bicycle theft1330.148.33%
Possession of weapons717.8140.00%
Other crime29.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 918 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 592 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9183024.664.56%
Other theft5921257.53-4.67%
Violence and sexual offences220810.963.77%
Anti-social behaviour129301.37-30.27%
Robbery74176.714.23%
Public order72101.37-12.20%
Shoplifting5698.63-33.33%
Drugs4176.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson3356.1622.22%
Vehicle crime2645.21-10.34%
Burglary2635.620.00%
Bicycle theft1235.62-36.84%
Possession of weapons516.440.00%
Other crime46.850.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 878 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 621 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8783128.7754.31%
Other theft6211202.7422.73%
Violence and sexual offences212850.6826.19%
Anti-social behaviour185290.4124.16%
Shoplifting84253.4235.48%
Public order82115.073.80%
Robbery71112.3365.12%
Drugs4197.26-8.89%
Vehicle crime2956.16-32.56%
Criminal damage and arson2739.7350.00%
Burglary2636.990.00%
Bicycle theft1935.62-29.63%
Possession of weapons526.03-54.55%
Other crime46.85-20.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 569 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 506 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5692398.630.00%
Other theft506779.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences168693.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour149230.140.00%
Public order79204.110.00%
Shoplifting62108.220.00%
Drugs4584.930.00%
Vehicle crime4361.640.00%
Robbery4358.900.00%
Bicycle theft2758.900.00%
Burglary2636.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson1835.620.00%
Possession of weapons1124.660.00%
Other crime515.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202433
January 202422
December 202326
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 2940 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 267.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 621 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024282
August 2024142
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024281
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024494
December 2023592
November 2023621
October 2023506

A total of 4444 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 404.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 918 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024395
August 2024245
July 20248
June 20241
May 202426
April 2024616
March 202449
January 2024739
December 2023918
November 2023878
October 2023569

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202412
May 20241
April 202433
January 202423
December 202326
November 202329
October 202343

A total of 1051 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024152
August 2024145
April 2024152
January 2024139
December 2023129
November 2023185
October 2023149

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202434
December 202333
November 202327
October 202318

A total of 1302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024177
August 2024147
July 20249
May 202418
April 2024143
March 20249
January 2024199
December 2023220
November 2023212
October 2023168

A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202454
July 20244
May 20248
April 202459
March 202410
January 202472
December 202372
November 202382
October 202379

A total of 385 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202442
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202442
March 20241
January 202458
December 202374
November 202371
October 202343

A total of 465 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202445
April 202467
January 202470
December 202356
November 202384
October 202362

A total of 300 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
July 20241
April 202451
March 20241
January 202444
December 202341
November 202341
October 202345

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 9SZ 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
    Total151
    Theft from the person43
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences30
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery11
    Drugs10
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 11. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 28. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. 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