ORANGE STREET, WC2H 7ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 7ED

ORANGE STREET, WC2H 7ED, Westminster has recorded a total of 1466 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2131.37 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7ED 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 7ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7ED, encompassing approximately 687 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (496) incidents (51.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (282) incidents (74.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (189) incidents (-1.05% decrease)

WC2H 7ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 194
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 178
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

ORANGE STREET, WC2H 7ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 496 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 282 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4962131.3751.22%
Other theft282721.1274.07%
Violence and sexual offences189409.99-1.05%
Anti-social behaviour110274.78-1.79%
Robbery83159.9329.69%
Public order66120.6711.86%
Shoplifting6295.96129.63%
Vehicle crime5990.14136.00%
Drugs5385.78-17.19%
Criminal damage and arson2877.06-6.67%
Burglary1540.7136.36%
Bicycle theft1521.8166.67%
Other crime521.8166.67%
Possession of weapons37.27-40.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3281584.724585.71%
Violence and sexual offences191476.873083.33%
Other theft162277.692600.00%
Anti-social behaviour112235.530.00%
Robbery64162.836300.00%
Drugs6493.056300.00%
Public order5993.051080.00%
Criminal damage and arson3085.78900.00%
Shoplifting2743.620.00%
Vehicle crime2539.250.00%
Burglary1136.350.00%
Bicycle theft915.990.00%
Possession of weapons513.080.00%
Other crime37.270.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person742.160.00%
Other theft610.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.720.00%
Public order58.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.270.00%
Drugs14.360.00%
Robbery11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.45-50.00%

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 person32101.77-95.63%
Violence and sexual offences1846.52-89.77%
Other theft826.17-97.21%
Public order711.63-89.39%
Robbery210.18-96.49%
Bicycle theft12.91-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.45-98.25%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 732 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 287 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7322394.521162.07%
Other theft2871064.234000.00%
Violence and sexual offences176417.262100.00%
Anti-social behaviour129255.880.00%
Public order66187.55633.33%
Shoplifting6395.960.00%
Vehicle crime5791.590.00%
Robbery5782.875600.00%
Drugs4282.874100.00%
Burglary2361.060.00%
Bicycle theft733.44250.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.180.00%
Other crime110.180.00%

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 person58126.490.00%
Public order984.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.080.00%
Other theft711.63600.00%
Bicycle theft210.180.00%
Robbery12.910.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.45-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 836 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 444 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8362888.84-20.53%
Other theft4441215.43-22.38%
Violence and sexual offences210645.52-21.35%
Robbery107305.31-4.46%
Anti-social behaviour99155.56-23.85%
Drugs62143.93-6.06%
Public order6090.14-30.23%
Vehicle crime5187.23-27.14%
Shoplifting4374.157.50%
Burglary2762.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson2639.254.00%
Bicycle theft1137.8022.22%
Possession of weapons815.9914.29%
Other crime311.63-25.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1052 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 572 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10523577.9710.74%
Other theft5721529.47-3.87%
Violence and sexual offences267831.6112.66%
Anti-social behaviour130388.182.36%
Robbery112189.002.75%
Public order86162.83-23.21%
Vehicle crime70125.0318.64%
Drugs66101.7753.49%
Shoplifting4095.96-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson2558.15-16.67%
Burglary2136.35-16.00%
Bicycle theft930.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons713.08-22.22%
Other crime410.18-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 950 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 595 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9503458.7648.67%
Other theft5951381.1812.90%
Violence and sexual offences237865.0521.54%
Anti-social behaviour127344.5717.59%
Public order112184.649.80%
Robbery109162.83101.85%
Vehicle crime59158.47-13.24%
Shoplifting5585.7834.15%
Drugs4379.96-27.12%
Criminal damage and arson3062.52-18.92%
Burglary2543.6231.58%
Bicycle theft1836.35-5.26%
Other crime1026.1725.00%
Possession of weapons914.54-18.18%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 639 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 527 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6392743.450.00%
Other theft527929.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences195766.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour108283.500.00%
Public order102157.020.00%
Vehicle crime68148.290.00%
Drugs5998.860.00%
Robbery5485.780.00%
Shoplifting4178.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson3759.610.00%
Bicycle theft1953.790.00%
Burglary1927.620.00%
Possession of weapons1127.620.00%
Other crime815.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 591 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202464
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202457
March 20241
January 2024107
December 2023112
November 2023109
October 202354

A total of 5130 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 513.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1052 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024496
August 2024328
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024732
March 202458
January 2024836
December 20231052
November 2023950
October 2023639

A total of 1497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024189
August 2024191
July 20246
May 202418
April 2024176
March 20248
January 2024210
December 2023267
November 2023237
October 2023195

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202423
January 202427
December 202321
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 2891 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 595 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024282
August 2024162
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024287
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024444
December 2023572
November 2023595
October 2023527

A total of 331 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202427
April 202463
January 202443
December 202340
November 202355
October 202341

A total of 815 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 2024112
April 2024129
January 202499
December 2023130
November 2023127
October 2023108

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 391 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202464
July 20241
April 202442
March 20241
January 202462
December 202366
November 202343
October 202359

A total of 572 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202459
July 20245
May 20247
April 202466
March 20249
January 202460
December 202386
November 2023112
October 2023102

A total of 390 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202425
May 20241
April 202457
January 202451
December 202370
November 202359
October 202368

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202426
December 202325
November 202330
October 202337

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total194
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft48
    Violence and sexual offences35
    Robbery17
    Drugs10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total178
    Theft from the person77
    Other theft29
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery8
    Drugs6
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Glasshouse Street
    Total56
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft16
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    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. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. 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
  • 21. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Albany Courtyard
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2