WC2H 7EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 7EF

WC2H 7EF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1573 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2059.02 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7EF 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 7EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7EF, encompassing approximately 763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (535) incidents (48.61% increase)
  • Other theft: (311) incidents (75.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (205) incidents (4.06% increase)

WC2H 7EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 246
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 196
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2H 7EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 535 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 311 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5352059.0248.61%
Other theft311700.3075.71%
Violence and sexual offences205407.094.06%
Anti-social behaviour117268.34-3.31%
Robbery88153.1515.79%
Public order70115.1912.90%
Shoplifting6391.63152.00%
Vehicle crime6082.47150.00%
Drugs5778.54-12.31%
Criminal damage and arson2774.61-12.90%
Bicycle theft1635.3477.78%
Burglary1620.9423.08%
Other crime520.9425.00%
Possession of weapons36.54-25.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 360 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3601528.895042.86%
Violence and sexual offences197471.233183.33%
Other theft177257.872850.00%
Anti-social behaviour121231.690.00%
Robbery76158.397500.00%
Drugs6599.486400.00%
Public order6285.081140.00%
Criminal damage and arson3181.16933.33%
Shoplifting2540.580.00%
Vehicle crime2432.720.00%
Burglary1331.420.00%
Bicycle theft917.020.00%
Other crime411.780.00%
Possession of weapons45.240.00%

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 person737.960.00%
Other theft69.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.850.00%
Public order57.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.540.00%
Drugs13.930.00%
Robbery11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.31-50.00%

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 person3291.63-95.80%
Violence and sexual offences1841.89-90.62%
Other theft823.56-97.51%
Public order710.47-89.71%
Robbery29.16-96.61%
Bicycle theft12.62-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.31-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 762 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 321 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7622260.601213.79%
Other theft321997.444485.71%
Violence and sexual offences192420.182300.00%
Anti-social behaviour134251.320.00%
Public order68175.40655.56%
Robbery5989.015800.00%
Vehicle crime5477.230.00%
Shoplifting5170.680.00%
Drugs4766.764600.00%
Burglary2361.520.00%
Bicycle theft730.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.160.00%
Other crime19.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

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 person58113.880.00%
Public order975.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.780.00%
Other theft710.47600.00%
Bicycle theft29.160.00%
Robbery12.620.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.31-99.80%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 878 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 489 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8782747.54-18.40%
Other theft4891149.28-23.23%
Violence and sexual offences228640.09-20.28%
Robbery109298.45-7.63%
Anti-social behaviour102142.68-22.73%
Drugs63133.52-5.97%
Public order6282.47-30.34%
Vehicle crime5181.16-27.14%
Shoplifting4266.7616.67%
Criminal damage and arson2654.984.00%
Burglary2634.0313.04%
Bicycle theft1134.0310.00%
Possession of weapons814.4014.29%
Other crime410.470.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1076 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 637 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10763377.168.36%
Other theft6371408.46-1.85%
Violence and sexual offences286833.8212.60%
Anti-social behaviour132374.37-2.22%
Robbery118172.786.31%
Public order89154.46-21.93%
Vehicle crime70116.5025.00%
Drugs6791.6352.27%
Shoplifting3687.70-26.53%
Criminal damage and arson2547.12-16.67%
Burglary2332.72-11.54%
Bicycle theft1030.11-44.44%
Possession of weapons713.09-36.36%
Other crime49.16-63.64%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 993 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 649 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9933273.7548.21%
Other theft6491299.8116.52%
Violence and sexual offences254849.5321.53%
Anti-social behaviour135332.4815.38%
Public order114176.716.54%
Robbery111149.2281.97%
Vehicle crime56145.30-15.15%
Shoplifting4973.3028.95%
Drugs4464.14-27.87%
Criminal damage and arson3057.59-18.92%
Burglary2639.2723.81%
Bicycle theft1834.03-5.26%
Possession of weapons1123.56-15.38%
Other crime1114.4022.22%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 670 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 557 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6702598.320.00%
Other theft557877.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences209729.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour117273.580.00%
Public order107153.150.00%
Vehicle crime66140.060.00%
Robbery6186.390.00%
Drugs6179.850.00%
Shoplifting3879.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson3749.740.00%
Burglary2148.430.00%
Bicycle theft1927.490.00%
Possession of weapons1324.870.00%
Other crime917.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 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 202318
October 202319

A total of 5371 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 537.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1076 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024535
August 2024360
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024762
March 202458
January 2024878
December 20231076
November 2023993
October 2023670

A total of 627 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202476
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202459
March 20241
January 2024109
December 2023118
November 2023111
October 202361

A total of 1603 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024205
August 2024197
July 20246
May 202418
April 2024192
March 20248
January 2024228
December 2023286
November 2023254
October 2023209

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202423
January 202426
December 202323
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 3163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 287.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 649 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024311
August 2024177
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024321
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024489
December 2023637
November 2023649
October 2023557

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202425
April 202451
January 202442
December 202336
November 202349
October 202338

A total of 858 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024121
April 2024134
January 2024102
December 2023132
November 2023135
October 2023117

A total of 406 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202465
July 20241
April 202447
March 20241
January 202463
December 202367
November 202344
October 202361

A total of 593 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202462
July 20245
May 20247
April 202468
March 20249
January 202462
December 202389
November 2023114
October 2023107

A total of 382 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202424
May 20241
April 202454
January 202451
December 202370
November 202356
October 202366

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 202427
August 202431
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202426
December 202325
November 202330
October 202337

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total246
    Theft from the person82
    Other theft59
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery21
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs10
    Public order7
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total196
    Theft from the person82
    Other theft33
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    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. 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. 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. 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
  • 22. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1