WC2H 9JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2H 9JZ

WC2H 9JZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 1273 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 565.21 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 319 crimes and a crime rate of 122.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2H 9JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9JZ, encompassing approximately 2252 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (359) incidents (4387.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (221) incidents (2662.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (192) incidents (3100.00% increase)

WC2H 9JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 243
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 143
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

WC2H 9JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 359 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person359565.214387.50%
Violence and sexual offences221159.402662.50%
Other theft19298.123100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16285.250.00%
Public order7171.931675.00%
Robbery7031.526900.00%
Drugs6531.086400.00%
Shoplifting5128.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson2822.64833.33%
Vehicle crime1812.430.00%
Burglary177.990.00%
Bicycle theft127.550.00%
Other crime55.330.00%
Possession of weapons22.220.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person813.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.550.00%
Other theft63.550.00%
Public order42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2528.42-97.15%
Violence and sexual offences1711.10-91.87%
Other theft97.55-97.49%
Public order84.00-88.89%
Robbery23.55-96.92%
Bicycle theft10.89-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.44-98.11%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 878 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 359 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person878880.011656.00%
Other theft359389.835883.33%
Violence and sexual offences209159.402512.50%
Anti-social behaviour16292.800.00%
Shoplifting7371.930.00%
Public order7232.41620.00%
Robbery6531.976400.00%
Drugs6428.866300.00%
Vehicle crime5328.420.00%
Burglary3023.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.320.00%
Bicycle theft73.11250.00%
Possession of weapons23.110.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5035.080.00%
Public order1022.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.440.00%
Other theft63.55200.00%
Bicycle theft22.660.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.89-99.66%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 951 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 594 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9511061.16-23.37%
Other theft594422.24-19.62%
Violence and sexual offences260263.74-15.03%
Anti-social behaviour141115.446.82%
Robbery10162.60-20.47%
Shoplifting7644.8428.81%
Public order7233.74-16.28%
Drugs7231.97-2.70%
Criminal damage and arson3431.973.03%
Vehicle crime3315.10-31.25%
Burglary2614.65-18.75%
Bicycle theft1711.5430.77%
Possession of weapons97.5512.50%
Other crime44.00-20.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1241 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 739 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12411288.935.80%
Other theft739551.00-7.86%
Violence and sexual offences306328.128.51%
Anti-social behaviour132135.86-31.96%
Robbery12758.614.96%
Public order8656.39-24.56%
Drugs7438.1837.04%
Shoplifting5932.86-37.89%
Vehicle crime4826.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson3321.310.00%
Burglary3214.653.23%
Bicycle theft1314.21-38.10%
Possession of weapons85.77-11.11%
Other crime53.55-37.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1173 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 802 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11731321.7954.55%
Other theft802520.8122.26%
Violence and sexual offences282356.0923.14%
Anti-social behaviour194125.2128.48%
Robbery12186.1459.21%
Public order11453.729.62%
Shoplifting9550.6239.71%
Drugs5442.18-28.95%
Vehicle crime4023.98-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson3317.7610.00%
Burglary3114.6510.71%
Bicycle theft2113.76-16.00%
Possession of weapons99.32-43.75%
Other crime84.0014.29%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 759 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 656 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7591011.8838.50%
Other theft656337.0039.57%
Violence and sexual offences229291.263.15%
Anti-social behaviour151101.68-18.82%
Public order10467.0446.48%
Robbery7646.18-38.21%
Drugs7633.74-3.80%
Shoplifting6833.7421.43%
Vehicle crime5430.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson3023.9811.11%
Burglary2813.32-30.00%
Bicycle theft2512.43-7.41%
Possession of weapons1611.1023.08%
Other crime77.10133.33%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 548 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 470 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person548852.040.00%
Other theft470243.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences222208.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour18698.570.00%
Robbery12382.580.00%
Drugs7954.610.00%
Public order7135.080.00%
Shoplifting5631.520.00%
Vehicle crime5424.860.00%
Burglary4023.980.00%
Bicycle theft2717.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson2711.990.00%
Possession of weapons1311.990.00%
Other crime35.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024162
April 2024162
January 2024141
December 2023132
November 2023194
October 2023151
September 2023186

A total of 125 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202417
December 202313
November 202321
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 612 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202471
July 20244
May 20248
April 202472
March 202410
January 202472
December 202386
November 2023114
October 2023104
September 202371

A total of 5992 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 599.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1241 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024359
July 20248
May 202425
April 2024878
March 202450
January 2024951
December 20231241
November 20231173
October 2023759
September 2023548

A total of 1762 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024221
July 20248
May 202417
April 2024209
March 20248
January 2024260
December 2023306
November 2023282
October 2023229
September 2023222

A total of 204 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202430
January 202426
December 202332
November 202331
October 202328
September 202340

A total of 478 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
April 202473
January 202476
December 202359
November 202395
October 202368
September 202356

A total of 3835 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 348.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 802 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024192
July 20246
May 20249
April 2024359
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024594
December 2023739
November 2023802
October 2023656
September 2023470

A total of 301 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
May 20241
April 202453
January 202433
December 202348
November 202340
October 202354
September 202354

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 688 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202470
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202465
March 20241
January 2024101
December 2023127
November 2023121
October 202376
September 2023123

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202434
December 202333
November 202333
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 486 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202465
July 20241
April 202464
March 20241
January 202472
December 202374
November 202354
October 202376
September 202379

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 202316
September 202313

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total243
    Theft from the person73
    Violence and sexual offences47
    Other theft44
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Drugs20
    Robbery19
    Public order10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total143
    Theft from the person41
    Anti-social behaviour23
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Public order17
    Other theft16
    Robbery8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total37
    Vehicle crime11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total24
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 16. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 18. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 20. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 22. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1