WC2H 0HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 0HA

WC2H 0HA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1702 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1499.78 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 0HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 540 crimes and a crime rate of 206.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2H 0HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 0HA, encompassing approximately 1134 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2H 0HA area, explore the WC2H 0HA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (576) incidents (44.72% increase)
  • Other theft: (338) incidents (72.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (226) incidents (2.26% increase)

WC2H 0HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 264
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 223
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2H 0HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 576 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 338 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5761499.7844.72%
Other theft338507.5672.45%
Violence and sexual offences226297.842.26%
Anti-social behaviour127199.15-4.51%
Robbery95111.9123.38%
Public order7883.7116.42%
Shoplifting7568.7353.06%
Drugs5966.09-7.81%
Vehicle crime5051.99127.27%
Criminal damage and arson3344.066.45%
Burglary1829.0880.00%
Bicycle theft1515.8650.00%
Other crime813.22166.67%
Possession of weapons47.0533.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 398 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3981131.443880.00%
Violence and sexual offences221350.712662.50%
Other theft196194.742700.00%
Anti-social behaviour133172.710.00%
Robbery77117.207600.00%
Public order6767.851016.67%
Drugs6459.046300.00%
Shoplifting4956.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson3143.18933.33%
Vehicle crime2227.320.00%
Burglary1019.390.00%
Bicycle theft108.810.00%
Possession of weapons38.810.00%
Other crime32.640.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1031.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.810.00%
Other theft77.050.00%
Public order66.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.290.00%
Drugs12.640.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3770.49-95.44%
Violence and sexual offences1932.60-90.31%
Other theft1016.74-97.13%
Public order98.81-88.00%
Robbery27.93-96.97%
Bicycle theft11.76-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.88-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 812 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 348 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8121629.311094.12%
Other theft348715.524871.43%
Violence and sexual offences196306.652077.78%
Anti-social behaviour151172.710.00%
Public order75133.06581.82%
Shoplifting7166.090.00%
Robbery6662.566500.00%
Drugs5058.164900.00%
Vehicle crime4444.060.00%
Burglary2038.770.00%
Bicycle theft717.62250.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.170.00%
Other crime16.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6888.120.00%
Public order1159.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.690.00%
Other theft77.93600.00%
Bicycle theft26.170.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.88-99.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 911 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 549 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9112003.81-26.29%
Other theft549802.76-24.28%
Violence and sexual offences252483.77-21.98%
Anti-social behaviour125222.06-10.07%
Robbery114110.15-15.56%
Shoplifting74100.4529.82%
Public order7265.21-29.41%
Drugs6563.45-8.45%
Criminal damage and arson3457.2817.24%
Vehicle crime3229.96-30.43%
Burglary2328.20-11.54%
Bicycle theft1120.270.00%
Possession of weapons99.6912.50%
Other crime37.93-40.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 725 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12362566.899.28%
Other theft7251089.14-2.95%
Violence and sexual offences323638.868.39%
Anti-social behaviour139284.62-19.19%
Robbery135122.4818.42%
Public order102118.96-22.73%
Drugs7189.8836.54%
Shoplifting5762.56-27.85%
Vehicle crime4650.232.22%
Criminal damage and arson2940.530.00%
Burglary2625.554.00%
Bicycle theft1122.91-38.89%
Possession of weapons89.69-33.33%
Other crime57.05-58.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 747 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11312525.4752.02%
Other theft747996.6220.10%
Violence and sexual offences298658.2427.90%
Anti-social behaviour172262.5934.38%
Public order132151.5613.79%
Robbery114116.3258.33%
Shoplifting79100.4543.64%
Drugs5269.61-30.67%
Vehicle crime4545.82-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson2939.65-17.14%
Burglary2525.55-10.71%
Bicycle theft1822.03-5.26%
Possession of weapons1215.86-20.00%
Other crime1210.5733.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 744 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 622 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7441939.4944.19%
Other theft622655.6043.65%
Violence and sexual offences233548.10-0.85%
Anti-social behaviour128205.32-16.34%
Public order116112.7978.46%
Drugs75102.221.35%
Robbery7266.09-39.50%
Shoplifting5563.45-9.84%
Vehicle crime5048.47-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson3544.069.38%
Burglary2830.84-17.65%
Bicycle theft1924.670.00%
Possession of weapons1516.7415.38%
Other crime913.22125.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 516 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 433 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5161597.590.00%
Other theft433454.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences235381.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour153207.080.00%
Robbery119134.820.00%
Drugs74104.860.00%
Public order6565.210.00%
Shoplifting6157.280.00%
Vehicle crime5553.750.00%
Burglary3448.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson3229.960.00%
Bicycle theft1928.200.00%
Possession of weapons1316.740.00%
Other crime411.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024127
August 2024133
April 2024151
January 2024125
December 2023139
November 2023172
October 2023128
September 2023153

A total of 3983 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 331.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 747 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024338
August 2024196
July 20247
May 202410
April 2024348
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024549
December 2023725
November 2023747
October 2023622
September 2023433

A total of 113 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202311
November 202318
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 521 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202449
April 202471
January 202474
December 202357
November 202379
October 202355
September 202361

A total of 6439 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 585.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1236 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024576
August 2024398
July 202410
May 202437
April 2024812
March 202468
January 2024911
December 20231236
November 20231131
October 2023744
September 2023516

A total of 234 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202434
December 202329
November 202329
October 202335
September 202332

A total of 797 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202477
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202466
March 20241
January 2024114
December 2023135
November 2023114
October 202372
September 2023119

A total of 2020 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 183.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 323 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024226
August 2024221
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024196
March 20249
January 2024252
December 2023323
November 2023298
October 2023233
September 2023235

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202420
January 202423
December 202326
November 202325
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 345 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202422
May 20241
April 202444
January 202432
December 202346
November 202345
October 202350
September 202355

A total of 512 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202464
July 20241
April 202450
March 20241
January 202465
December 202371
November 202352
October 202375
September 202374

A total of 733 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202467
July 20246
May 20249
April 202475
March 202411
January 202472
December 2023102
November 2023132
October 2023116
September 202365

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 0HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total264
    Theft from the person98
    Other theft61
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery21
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Drugs11
    Public order7
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total223
    Theft from the person88
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Robbery11
    Drugs9
    Burglary6
    Public order5
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime30
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. 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
  • 12. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1