UPPER ST MARTIN'S LANE, WC2H 9EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9EA

UPPER ST MARTIN'S LANE, WC2H 9EA, Westminster has recorded a total of 1708 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 733.10 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9EA 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 9EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9EA, encompassing approximately 2329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2H 9EA area, explore the WC2H 9EA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (539) incidents (56.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (339) incidents (74.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (215) incidents (1.90% increase)

WC2H 9EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 256
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 210
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

UPPER ST MARTIN'S LANE, WC2H 9EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 539 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person539733.1056.69%
Other theft339231.3574.74%
Violence and sexual offences215145.501.90%
Anti-social behaviour16692.287.10%
Robbery8971.2536.92%
Shoplifting8938.2089.36%
Drugs7238.207.46%
Public order7030.904.48%
Vehicle crime4830.04140.00%
Criminal damage and arson2920.600.00%
Burglary2312.4543.75%
Bicycle theft229.87100.00%
Other crime59.440.00%
Possession of weapons22.15-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 344 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person344529.653340.00%
Violence and sexual offences211147.652010.00%
Other theft19490.562325.00%
Anti-social behaviour15583.270.00%
Public order6766.531016.67%
Drugs6728.766600.00%
Robbery6528.766400.00%
Shoplifting4727.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson2920.17866.67%
Vehicle crime2012.450.00%
Burglary168.580.00%
Bicycle theft116.870.00%
Other crime54.720.00%
Possession of weapons32.150.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1016.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.290.00%
Other theft84.290.00%
Public order63.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4751.08-94.86%
Violence and sexual offences3120.17-85.10%
Public order2013.31-72.60%
Other theft138.58-96.43%
Robbery35.58-95.89%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.86-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.43-98.08%
Drugs10.43-98.39%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 914 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person914867.871042.50%
Other theft364392.303209.09%
Violence and sexual offences208156.23890.48%
Anti-social behaviour15989.280.00%
Public order7368.25305.56%
Robbery7331.333550.00%
Shoplifting6731.330.00%
Drugs6228.761966.67%
Vehicle crime5226.610.00%
Burglary3122.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.310.00%
Bicycle theft73.43250.00%
Possession of weapons23.000.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8060.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences2134.340.00%
Public order189.010.00%
Other theft117.73450.00%
Other crime34.720.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.86-99.68%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1010 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 620 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10101067.88-22.61%
Other theft620433.51-18.42%
Violence and sexual offences258266.11-12.84%
Anti-social behaviour142110.746.77%
Robbery11060.95-14.06%
Shoplifting7547.2131.58%
Public order7432.19-15.91%
Drugs7331.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson3631.335.88%
Vehicle crime3415.45-27.66%
Burglary2814.59-3.45%
Bicycle theft1612.0233.33%
Possession of weapons96.8712.50%
Other crime33.86-25.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 760 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13051276.485.24%
Other theft760560.12-8.65%
Violence and sexual offences296326.209.23%
Anti-social behaviour133127.05-31.09%
Robbery12857.096.67%
Public order8854.94-16.98%
Drugs7337.7737.74%
Shoplifting5731.33-33.72%
Vehicle crime4724.4714.63%
Criminal damage and arson3420.179.68%
Burglary2914.59-3.33%
Bicycle theft1212.45-42.86%
Possession of weapons85.1533.33%
Other crime43.43-55.56%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1240 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 832 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12401304.3855.78%
Other theft832532.2322.53%
Violence and sexual offences271357.1112.92%
Anti-social behaviour193116.3225.32%
Robbery12082.8450.00%
Public order10651.514.95%
Shoplifting8645.5030.30%
Drugs5336.91-27.40%
Vehicle crime4122.75-24.07%
Criminal damage and arson3117.6024.00%
Burglary3013.3111.11%
Bicycle theft2112.88-12.50%
Other crime99.0128.57%
Possession of weapons63.86-57.14%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 796 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 679 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7961004.3639.40%
Other theft679341.6544.78%
Violence and sexual offences240291.446.67%
Anti-social behaviour154103.01-17.65%
Public order10166.1042.25%
Robbery8043.35-37.98%
Drugs7334.34-6.41%
Shoplifting6631.3320.00%
Vehicle crime5428.33-1.82%
Burglary2723.18-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson2511.59-7.41%
Bicycle theft2410.73-7.69%
Possession of weapons1410.307.69%
Other crime76.01133.33%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 571 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 469 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person571835.680.00%
Other theft469245.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences225201.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour18796.570.00%
Robbery12980.260.00%
Drugs7855.370.00%
Public order7133.480.00%
Shoplifting5530.470.00%
Vehicle crime5523.610.00%
Burglary3823.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson2716.310.00%
Bicycle theft2611.590.00%
Possession of weapons1311.160.00%
Other crime35.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4291 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 357.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 832 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024339
August 2024194
July 20248
May 202413
April 2024364
March 202411
February 20242
January 2024620
December 2023760
November 2023832
October 2023679
September 2023469

A total of 1289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 161.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 2024155
April 2024159
January 2024142
December 2023133
November 2023193
October 2023154
September 2023187

A total of 142 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202416
December 202312
November 202321
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202431
January 202428
December 202329
November 202330
October 202327
September 202338

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 20243
May 20242
April 20248
January 202436
December 202334
November 202331
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 6856 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 623.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1305 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024539
August 2024344
July 202410
May 202447
April 2024914
March 202480
January 20241010
December 20231305
November 20231240
October 2023796
September 2023571

A total of 1986 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 180.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024215
August 2024211
July 202410
May 202431
April 2024208
March 202421
January 2024258
December 2023296
November 2023271
October 2023240
September 2023225

A total of 694 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202467
July 20246
May 202420
April 202473
March 202418
January 202474
December 202388
November 2023106
October 2023101
September 202371

A total of 801 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202465
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202473
March 20242
January 2024110
December 2023128
November 2023120
October 202380
September 2023129

A total of 352 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202420
May 20241
April 202452
January 202434
December 202347
November 202341
October 202354
September 202355

A total of 542 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202447
April 202467
January 202475
December 202357
November 202386
October 202366
September 202355

A total of 556 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202467
July 20241
May 20241
April 202462
March 20243
January 202473
December 202373
November 202353
October 202373
September 202378

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314
September 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 9EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total256
    Theft from the person89
    Other theft54
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Robbery21
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total210
    Theft from the person71
    Other theft39
    Anti-social behaviour27
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting15
    Drugs9
    Robbery9
    Burglary8
    Bicycle theft7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    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. 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
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total51
    Vehicle crime30
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total38
    Shoplifting10
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bourchier Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 18. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    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. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1