WC2H 0QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 0QE

WC2H 0QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1379 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 941.25 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 0QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 319 crimes and a crime rate of 122.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2H 0QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 0QE, encompassing approximately 1465 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (414) incidents (4040.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (231) incidents (2787.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (215) incidents (2971.43% increase)

WC2H 0QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 249
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 156
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

WC2H 0QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 414 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 231 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person414941.254040.00%
Violence and sexual offences231282.582787.50%
Other theft215157.672971.43%
Anti-social behaviour144146.750.00%
Robbery8498.298300.00%
Drugs7357.347200.00%
Public order7149.831083.33%
Shoplifting5748.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson3238.91966.67%
Vehicle crime2421.840.00%
Burglary1716.380.00%
Bicycle theft1011.600.00%
Possession of weapons46.830.00%
Other crime32.730.00%

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 person1024.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.830.00%
Other theft75.460.00%
Public order64.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.100.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.68-50.00%

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 person3754.61-95.78%
Violence and sexual offences1925.25-90.95%
Other theft1012.97-97.33%
Public order96.83-88.46%
Robbery26.14-97.18%
Bicycle theft11.37-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.68-98.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 876 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 374 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8761380.141169.57%
Other theft374597.925242.86%
Violence and sexual offences210255.282233.33%
Anti-social behaviour164143.340.00%
Shoplifting86111.940.00%
Public order7858.70609.09%
Robbery7153.247000.00%
Drugs6048.465900.00%
Vehicle crime5740.950.00%
Burglary2738.910.00%
Bicycle theft918.43350.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.140.00%
Other crime15.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6968.940.00%
Public order1147.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.510.00%
Other theft76.14250.00%
Bicycle theft24.780.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.37-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1004 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 604 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10041707.77-23.65%
Other theft604685.29-24.03%
Violence and sexual offences272412.27-18.32%
Anti-social behaviour134185.66-7.59%
Robbery11991.46-18.49%
Shoplifting8181.2235.00%
Public order7755.29-25.24%
Drugs7652.560.00%
Vehicle crime4751.87-27.69%
Criminal damage and arson3632.089.09%
Burglary2724.57-3.57%
Bicycle theft1318.4318.18%
Possession of weapons98.8712.50%
Other crime36.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1315 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 795 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13152132.338.41%
Other theft795897.57-2.57%
Violence and sexual offences333542.646.05%
Robbery146227.2911.45%
Anti-social behaviour14599.65-21.62%
Public order10398.97-23.70%
Drugs7670.3028.81%
Vehicle crime6551.8727.45%
Shoplifting6044.37-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson3340.950.00%
Burglary2822.52-9.68%
Bicycle theft1119.11-45.00%
Possession of weapons87.51-33.33%
Other crime65.46-53.85%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1213 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 816 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12132124.1452.39%
Other theft816827.9518.78%
Violence and sexual offences314556.9724.11%
Anti-social behaviour185214.3225.00%
Public order135126.2712.50%
Robbery13192.1565.82%
Shoplifting9989.4241.43%
Drugs5967.57-23.38%
Vehicle crime5140.27-20.31%
Criminal damage and arson3334.81-15.38%
Burglary3122.52-6.06%
Bicycle theft2021.16-16.67%
Other crime1313.6544.44%
Possession of weapons128.87-25.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 796 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 687 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7961648.3939.16%
Other theft687543.3238.51%
Violence and sexual offences253468.924.12%
Anti-social behaviour148172.69-15.43%
Public order120101.0279.10%
Robbery7981.91-40.15%
Drugs7753.92-2.53%
Shoplifting7052.562.94%
Vehicle crime6447.781.59%
Criminal damage and arson3943.6825.81%
Burglary3326.62-10.81%
Bicycle theft2422.52-7.69%
Possession of weapons1616.3814.29%
Other crime910.92125.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 572 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 496 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5721369.900.00%
Other theft496390.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences243338.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour175165.860.00%
Robbery132119.450.00%
Drugs7990.100.00%
Shoplifting6853.920.00%
Public order6746.410.00%
Vehicle crime6345.730.00%
Burglary3743.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson3125.250.00%
Bicycle theft2621.160.00%
Possession of weapons1417.750.00%
Other crime49.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6306 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 630.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1315 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024414
July 202410
May 202437
April 2024876
March 202469
January 20241004
December 20231315
November 20231213
October 2023796
September 2023572

A total of 200 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202427
January 202427
December 202328
November 202331
October 202333
September 202337

A total of 1892 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 189.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 333 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024231
July 20248
May 202419
April 2024210
March 20249
January 2024272
December 2023333
November 2023314
October 2023253
September 2023243

A total of 521 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
April 202486
January 202481
December 202360
November 202399
October 202370
September 202368

A total of 1095 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024144
April 2024164
January 2024134
December 2023145
November 2023185
October 2023148
September 2023175

A total of 4013 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 364.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 816 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024215
July 20247
May 202410
April 2024374
March 20247
February 20242
January 2024604
December 2023795
November 2023816
October 2023687
September 2023496

A total of 767 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202484
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202471
March 20241
January 2024119
December 2023146
November 2023131
October 202379
September 2023132

A total of 372 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
May 20241
April 202457
January 202447
December 202365
November 202351
October 202364
September 202363

A total of 677 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202471
July 20246
May 20249
April 202478
March 202411
January 202477
December 2023103
November 2023135
October 2023120
September 202367

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20243
May 20241
April 20248
January 202436
December 202333
November 202333
October 202339
September 202331

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202413
December 202311
November 202320
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 502 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
July 20241
April 202460
March 20241
January 202476
December 202376
November 202359
October 202377
September 202379

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total249
    Theft from the person75
    Violence and sexual offences48
    Other theft44
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Drugs20
    Robbery20
    Public order10
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total156
    Theft from the person55
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Other theft22
    Public order13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total50
    Vehicle crime13
    Other theft8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Denman Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 17. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total20
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 22. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 24. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 29. B402
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1