WC2H 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 7HS

WC2H 7HS, Westminster has recorded a total of 1673 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1618.11 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7HS, encompassing approximately 1033 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2H 7HS area, explore the WC2H 7HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC2H 7HS area, visit the WC2H 7HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (569) incidents (45.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (326) incidents (68.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (225) incidents (4.17% increase)

WC2H 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 264
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 217
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2H 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 569 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 326 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5691618.1145.15%
Other theft326550.3368.91%
Violence and sexual offences225315.304.17%
Anti-social behaviour120217.62-10.45%
Robbery94116.0617.50%
Public order7690.9211.76%
Shoplifting6573.5151.16%
Vehicle crime6162.87154.17%
Drugs6159.00-8.96%
Criminal damage and arson3259.000.00%
Burglary1730.9541.67%
Bicycle theft1516.4450.00%
Other crime814.51100.00%
Possession of weapons47.740.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 392 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 216 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3921237.045500.00%
Violence and sexual offences216379.142985.71%
Other theft193208.913116.67%
Anti-social behaviour134186.670.00%
Robbery80129.607900.00%
Public order6877.381260.00%
Drugs6765.776600.00%
Shoplifting4364.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson3241.59966.67%
Vehicle crime2430.950.00%
Burglary1223.210.00%
Bicycle theft1011.610.00%
Other crime49.670.00%
Possession of weapons43.870.00%

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 offences729.020.00%
Theft from the person76.770.00%
Other theft66.770.00%
Public order55.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.840.00%
Drugs12.900.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.97-50.00%

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 person3267.70-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences1830.95-90.95%
Other theft817.41-97.65%
Public order77.74-90.54%
Robbery26.77-96.97%
Bicycle theft11.93-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.97-98.08%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 800 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 341 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8001762.221279.31%
Other theft341773.754771.43%
Violence and sexual offences199329.812387.50%
Anti-social behaviour143192.470.00%
Public order74138.31722.22%
Robbery6671.576500.00%
Shoplifting5763.830.00%
Vehicle crime5255.130.00%
Drugs5150.295000.00%
Burglary2149.330.00%
Bicycle theft820.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.740.00%
Other crime17.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

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 person5884.150.00%
Public order956.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.700.00%
Other theft77.74600.00%
Bicycle theft26.770.00%
Robbery11.930.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.97-99.81%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 885 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 529 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8852144.26-23.11%
Other theft529855.96-23.00%
Violence and sexual offences246511.64-23.12%
Anti-social behaviour116237.93-12.12%
Robbery115112.19-15.44%
Public order71111.23-29.70%
Drugs6768.67-5.63%
Shoplifting6264.8034.78%
Vehicle crime4859.97-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson3346.4317.86%
Burglary2231.92-15.38%
Bicycle theft1121.28-8.33%
Possession of weapons910.6428.57%
Other crime38.70-40.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1151 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 687 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11512696.536.97%
Other theft6871113.24-4.18%
Violence and sexual offences320664.4610.34%
Robbery136309.5016.24%
Anti-social behaviour132131.54-11.41%
Public order101127.67-22.31%
Drugs7197.6936.54%
Vehicle crime6668.6724.53%
Shoplifting4663.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2844.49-15.15%
Burglary2627.080.00%
Bicycle theft1225.15-36.84%
Possession of weapons711.61-41.67%
Other crime56.77-58.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1076 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 717 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10762664.6147.60%
Other theft7171040.7017.35%
Violence and sexual offences290693.4827.19%
Anti-social behaviour149280.4922.13%
Public order130144.1117.12%
Robbery117125.7356.00%
Shoplifting69113.1650.00%
Vehicle crime5366.74-15.87%
Drugs5251.26-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson3350.29-10.81%
Burglary2631.92-13.33%
Bicycle theft1925.155.56%
Possession of weapons1218.38-14.29%
Other crime1211.6133.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 729 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 611 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7292097.8343.50%
Other theft611705.0845.48%
Violence and sexual offences228590.95-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour122220.52-12.23%
Public order111118.0076.19%
Drugs76107.364.11%
Robbery7573.51-39.02%
Vehicle crime6372.540.00%
Shoplifting4660.93-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson3744.495.71%
Burglary3035.79-11.76%
Bicycle theft1829.02-5.26%
Possession of weapons1417.417.69%
Other crime913.54125.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 508 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 420 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5081725.470.00%
Other theft420491.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences234406.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour139226.320.00%
Robbery123134.440.00%
Drugs73118.960.00%
Public order6370.600.00%
Vehicle crime6360.930.00%
Shoplifting5660.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson3554.160.00%
Burglary3433.850.00%
Bicycle theft1932.880.00%
Possession of weapons1318.380.00%
Other crime412.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1055 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 131.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 2024134
April 2024143
January 2024116
December 2023132
November 2023149
October 2023122
September 2023139

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202319
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202443
April 202457
January 202462
December 202346
November 202369
October 202346
September 202356

A total of 3846 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 320.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 717 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024326
August 2024193
July 20246
May 20248
April 2024341
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024529
December 2023687
November 2023717
October 2023611
September 2023420

A total of 6207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 564.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024569
August 2024392
July 20247
May 202432
April 2024800
March 202458
January 2024885
December 20231151
November 20231076
October 2023729
September 2023508

A total of 188 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202421
January 202422
December 202326
November 202326
October 202330
September 202334

A total of 431 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202424
May 20241
April 202452
January 202448
December 202366
November 202353
October 202363
September 202363

A total of 811 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202480
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202466
March 20241
January 2024115
December 2023136
November 2023117
October 202375
September 2023123

A total of 1991 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 181.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024225
August 2024216
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024199
March 20248
January 2024246
December 2023320
November 2023290
October 2023228
September 2023234

A total of 520 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202467
July 20241
April 202451
March 20241
January 202467
December 202371
November 202352
October 202376
September 202373

A total of 715 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202468
July 20245
May 20247
April 202474
March 20249
January 202471
December 2023101
November 2023130
October 2023111
September 202363

A total of 242 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202432
July 20243
May 20241
April 20248
January 202433
December 202328
November 202333
October 202337
September 202335

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total264
    Theft from the person98
    Other theft61
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery21
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Drugs11
    Public order7
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total217
    Theft from the person87
    Other theft39
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery11
    Drugs9
    Burglary5
    Public order5
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. 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. 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
  • 21. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. 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
  • 23. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1