WC2H 7DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 7DE

WC2H 7DE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1757 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1526.62 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7DE 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 7DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7DE, encompassing approximately 1150 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2H 7DE area, explore the WC2H 7DE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (604) incidents (50.25% increase)
  • Other theft: (331) incidents (63.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (232) incidents (4.04% increase)

WC2H 7DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 308
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 223
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2H 7DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 604 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6041526.6250.25%
Other theft331524.8063.05%
Violence and sexual offences232287.604.04%
Anti-social behaviour129201.58-5.84%
Robbery96112.0912.94%
Shoplifting8183.4192.86%
Public order7970.3814.49%
Drugs6668.64-9.59%
Vehicle crime6057.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson3352.136.45%
Burglary1928.6746.15%
Bicycle theft1616.5177.78%
Other crime813.90100.00%
Possession of weapons36.95-25.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 402 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4021146.055642.86%
Violence and sexual offences223349.293085.71%
Other theft203193.763283.33%
Anti-social behaviour137176.380.00%
Robbery85119.048400.00%
Drugs7373.857200.00%
Public order6963.431280.00%
Shoplifting4259.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson3136.49933.33%
Vehicle crime2426.940.00%
Burglary1320.850.00%
Bicycle theft911.300.00%
Other crime47.820.00%
Possession of weapons43.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.070.00%
Theft from the person76.080.00%
Other theft66.080.00%
Public order55.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.340.00%
Drugs12.610.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.87-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3260.82-96.20%
Violence and sexual offences1827.80-91.51%
Other theft815.64-97.75%
Public order76.95-90.79%
Robbery26.08-97.10%
Bicycle theft11.74-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.87-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 843 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 356 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8431661.301353.45%
Other theft356732.474985.71%
Violence and sexual offences212309.322550.00%
Anti-social behaviour145184.200.00%
Public order76125.99744.44%
Robbery6966.036800.00%
Shoplifting5859.950.00%
Drugs5850.405700.00%
Vehicle crime5450.400.00%
Burglary2346.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson919.980.00%
Bicycle theft77.82250.00%
Other crime16.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5875.590.00%
Public order950.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.820.00%
Other theft76.95600.00%
Bicycle theft26.080.00%
Robbery11.740.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.87-99.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 930 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 560 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9302023.62-22.89%
Other theft560808.06-25.03%
Violence and sexual offences264486.57-16.98%
Robbery121229.38-17.69%
Anti-social behaviour115105.13-14.18%
Drugs7999.922.60%
Public order7068.64-31.37%
Shoplifting6160.8232.61%
Vehicle crime4953.00-27.94%
Criminal damage and arson2942.58-3.33%
Burglary2825.207.69%
Bicycle theft1124.3310.00%
Possession of weapons99.5628.57%
Other crime37.82-25.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1206 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 747 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12062538.877.20%
Other theft7471047.87-5.08%
Violence and sexual offences318649.057.07%
Robbery147276.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour134127.73-8.84%
Public order102116.43-22.14%
Drugs7788.6335.09%
Vehicle crime6866.9028.30%
Shoplifting4659.08-39.47%
Criminal damage and arson3039.97-9.09%
Burglary2626.07-7.14%
Bicycle theft1022.59-47.37%
Possession of weapons78.69-36.36%
Other crime46.08-69.23%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 787 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11252522.360.00%
Other theft787977.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences297683.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour147258.060.00%
Public order131127.730.00%
Robbery126113.820.00%
Shoplifting76109.480.00%
Drugs5766.030.00%
Vehicle crime5349.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson3346.050.00%
Burglary2828.670.00%
Bicycle theft1924.330.00%
Other crime1316.510.00%
Possession of weapons1111.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 807 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 134.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 2024137
April 2024145
January 2024115
December 2023134
November 2023147

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202319

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202442
April 202458
January 202461
December 202346
November 202376

A total of 3006 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 300.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 787 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024331
August 2024203
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024356
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024560
December 2023747
November 2023787

A total of 5207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 578.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1206 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024604
August 2024402
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024843
March 202458
January 2024930
December 20231206
November 20231125

A total of 1579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 175.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024232
August 2024223
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024212
March 20248
January 2024264
December 2023318
November 2023297

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202423
January 202428
December 202326
November 202328

A total of 309 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202424
May 20241
April 202454
January 202449
December 202368
November 202353

A total of 649 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202485
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202469
March 20241
January 2024121
December 2023147
November 2023126

A total of 412 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202473
July 20241
April 202458
March 20241
January 202479
December 202377
November 202357

A total of 548 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202469
July 20245
May 20247
April 202476
March 20249
January 202470
December 2023102
November 2023131

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 20243
May 20241
April 20249
January 202429
December 202330
November 202333

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 7DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total308
    Theft from the person110
    Other theft65
    Violence and sexual offences57
    Robbery25
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order12
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total223
    Theft from the person93
    Other theft39
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Robbery10
    Drugs9
    Burglary6
    Public order5
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total65
    Vehicle crime36
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. 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
  • 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. 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. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Denman Street
    Total29
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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