WC2H 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 7HF

WC2H 7HF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1527 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1853.01 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7HF, encompassing approximately 824 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (509) incidents (45.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (297) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (211) incidents (2.43% increase)

WC2H 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 222
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 204
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2H 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 509 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 297 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5091853.0145.85%
Other theft297617.6768.75%
Violence and sexual offences211360.412.43%
Anti-social behaviour118256.05-0.84%
Robbery86143.1913.16%
Public order69104.366.15%
Vehicle crime6083.73150.00%
Drugs5872.81-9.38%
Shoplifting4670.3876.92%
Criminal damage and arson3155.82-3.12%
Burglary1737.6254.55%
Bicycle theft1520.6350.00%
Other crime718.2075.00%
Possession of weapons38.49-25.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 349 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3491414.944885.71%
Violence and sexual offences206423.512842.86%
Other theft176249.982833.33%
Anti-social behaviour119213.580.00%
Robbery76144.417500.00%
Public order6592.231200.00%
Drugs6478.886300.00%
Criminal damage and arson3277.66966.67%
Shoplifting2638.830.00%
Vehicle crime2431.550.00%
Burglary1129.120.00%
Bicycle theft1013.350.00%
Other crime412.130.00%
Possession of weapons44.850.00%

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 offences736.400.00%
Theft from the person78.490.00%
Other theft68.490.00%
Public order57.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.070.00%
Drugs13.640.00%
Robbery11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.21-50.00%

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 person3284.94-95.63%
Violence and sexual offences1838.83-90.43%
Other theft821.84-97.40%
Public order79.71-89.86%
Robbery28.49-96.67%
Bicycle theft12.43-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.21-98.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 732 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 308 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7322011.981162.07%
Other theft308888.284300.00%
Violence and sexual offences188373.762250.00%
Anti-social behaviour126228.140.00%
Public order69152.90666.67%
Robbery6083.735900.00%
Vehicle crime5372.810.00%
Drugs4664.324500.00%
Shoplifting4155.820.00%
Burglary1949.750.00%
Bicycle theft723.06250.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.490.00%
Other crime18.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

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 person58105.570.00%
Public order970.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.920.00%
Other theft79.71600.00%
Bicycle theft28.490.00%
Robbery12.430.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.21-99.79%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 786 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 471 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7862402.72-22.56%
Other theft471953.81-21.76%
Violence and sexual offences224571.56-24.07%
Robbery107271.82-4.46%
Anti-social behaviour105129.84-16.67%
Public order64127.42-31.18%
Drugs6277.66-7.46%
Vehicle crime5075.24-26.47%
Shoplifting4160.6751.85%
Criminal damage and arson2549.75-3.85%
Burglary2330.344.55%
Bicycle theft1127.9110.00%
Possession of weapons813.3514.29%
Other crime39.71-25.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1015 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 602 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10153002.198.32%
Other theft6021231.70-3.37%
Violence and sexual offences295730.5212.17%
Anti-social behaviour126357.98-5.97%
Robbery112152.901.82%
Public order93135.91-26.19%
Vehicle crime68112.8630.77%
Drugs6782.5252.27%
Shoplifting2781.30-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson2632.76-10.34%
Burglary2231.55-12.00%
Bicycle theft1026.70-44.44%
Possession of weapons712.13-41.67%
Other crime48.49-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 937 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 623 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9372952.4444.60%
Other theft6231137.0512.86%
Violence and sexual offences263756.0127.67%
Anti-social behaviour134319.1515.52%
Public order126162.6115.60%
Robbery110152.9074.60%
Vehicle crime52133.48-20.00%
Shoplifting4863.1060.00%
Drugs4458.25-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson2953.39-19.44%
Burglary2535.198.70%
Bicycle theft1830.34-5.26%
Possession of weapons1221.84-7.69%
Other crime1214.5633.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 648 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 552 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6482369.960.00%
Other theft552786.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences206669.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour116249.980.00%
Public order109140.770.00%
Vehicle crime65132.270.00%
Drugs6478.880.00%
Robbery6377.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson3676.450.00%
Shoplifting3043.690.00%
Burglary2336.400.00%
Bicycle theft1927.910.00%
Possession of weapons1323.060.00%
Other crime915.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3051 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 277.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 623 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024297
August 2024176
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024308
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024471
December 2023602
November 2023623
October 2023552

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 202415
August 202410
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 5073 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 507.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1015 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024509
August 2024349
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024732
March 202458
January 2024786
December 20231015
November 2023937
October 2023648

A total of 619 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202476
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202460
March 20241
January 2024107
December 2023112
November 2023110
October 202363

A total of 1626 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024211
August 2024206
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024188
March 20248
January 2024224
December 2023295
November 2023263
October 2023206

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202419
January 202423
December 202322
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202426
April 202441
January 202441
December 202327
November 202348
October 202330

A total of 844 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024119
April 2024126
January 2024105
December 2023126
November 2023134
October 2023116

A total of 407 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202464
July 20241
April 202446
March 20241
January 202462
December 202367
November 202344
October 202364

A total of 616 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202465
July 20245
May 20247
April 202469
March 20249
January 202464
December 202393
November 2023126
October 2023109

A total of 373 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.62 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 202453
January 202450
December 202368
November 202352
October 202365

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202425
December 202326
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 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 202312
October 202313

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total222
    Theft from the person74
    Other theft53
    Violence and sexual offences42
    Robbery19
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs10
    Public order7
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total204
    Theft from the person85
    Other theft34
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs9
    Robbery9
    Public order5
    Burglary4
    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. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Old Compton Street
    Total33
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle 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. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1