WC2N 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 4AU

WC2N 4AU, Westminster has recorded a total of 1320 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2920.97 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2N postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 374.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2N 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4AU, encompassing approximately 451 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2N 4AU area, explore the WC2N 4AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (390) incidents (4775.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (233) incidents (2812.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (200) incidents (3900.00% increase)

WC2N 4AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 249
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 122
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

WC2N 4AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 390 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 233 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3902920.974775.00%
Violence and sexual offences233863.012812.50%
Other theft200515.603900.00%
Anti-social behaviour146442.570.00%
Robbery76323.087500.00%
Public order72168.181700.00%
Drugs68159.336700.00%
Shoplifting54150.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30119.49900.00%
Vehicle crime2066.390.00%
Burglary1444.260.00%
Bicycle theft1130.980.00%
Possession of weapons324.340.00%
Other crime36.640.00%

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 person866.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences817.700.00%
Other theft517.700.00%
Public order411.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.850.00%
Drugs16.640.00%
Robbery12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery12.21-50.00%

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 person25141.62-97.07%
Violence and sexual offences1755.32-92.06%
Other theft937.62-97.53%
Public order819.92-89.04%
Robbery217.70-97.01%
Bicycle theft14.43-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.21-85.71%
Vehicle crime12.21-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 854 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8544354.901608.00%
Other theft3641889.785966.67%
Violence and sexual offences214805.482575.00%
Anti-social behaviour161473.550.00%
Shoplifting77356.270.00%
Public order73170.39630.00%
Robbery67161.546600.00%
Drugs63148.266200.00%
Vehicle crime49139.410.00%
Burglary28108.430.00%
Bicycle theft861.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.700.00%
Possession of weapons215.490.00%
Other crime14.430.00%

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 person50174.820.00%
Public order10110.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences822.130.00%
Other theft617.70200.00%
Bicycle theft213.280.00%
Robbery14.430.00%
Other crime12.210.00%
Drugs12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.43-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1000 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 604 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10005474.61-21.63%
Other theft6042212.86-22.37%
Violence and sexual offences2711336.57-14.51%
Anti-social behaviour140599.682.19%
Robbery113309.80-17.52%
Shoplifting76250.0526.67%
Public order76168.18-20.83%
Drugs73168.18-1.35%
Criminal damage and arson36161.5416.13%
Vehicle crime3179.66-35.42%
Burglary2768.60-12.90%
Bicycle theft1559.7536.36%
Possession of weapons933.1912.50%
Other crime319.92-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1276 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 778 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12766660.706.33%
Other theft7782823.61-5.81%
Violence and sexual offences3171721.604.97%
Anti-social behaviour137701.48-29.74%
Robbery137303.167.87%
Public order96303.16-25.00%
Drugs74212.4317.46%
Shoplifting60163.75-37.50%
Vehicle crime48132.7717.07%
Criminal damage and arson31106.22-8.82%
Burglary3168.603.33%
Bicycle theft1168.60-45.00%
Possession of weapons824.34-33.33%
Other crime617.70-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1200 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 826 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12006822.2452.87%
Other theft8262655.4320.58%
Violence and sexual offences3021827.8222.76%
Anti-social behaviour195668.2824.20%
Public order128431.516.67%
Robbery127283.2573.97%
Shoplifting96281.0341.18%
Drugs63212.43-20.25%
Vehicle crime41139.41-12.77%
Criminal damage and arson3490.730.00%
Burglary3075.24-3.23%
Bicycle theft2066.39-16.67%
Possession of weapons1244.26-25.00%
Other crime926.5528.57%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 785 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 685 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7855248.9040.18%
Other theft6851737.0940.08%
Violence and sexual offences2461515.812.93%
Anti-social behaviour157544.36-15.14%
Public order120347.4276.47%
Drugs79265.541.28%
Robbery73174.82-43.41%
Shoplifting68161.544.62%
Vehicle crime47150.47-7.84%
Criminal damage and arson34104.0013.33%
Burglary3175.24-16.22%
Bicycle theft2468.60-7.69%
Possession of weapons1653.1123.08%
Other crime735.41133.33%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 560 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 489 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5604365.970.00%
Other theft4891239.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2391082.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour185528.870.00%
Robbery129409.380.00%
Drugs78285.460.00%
Public order68172.600.00%
Shoplifting65150.470.00%
Vehicle crime51143.840.00%
Burglary37112.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson3081.880.00%
Bicycle theft2666.390.00%
Possession of weapons1357.530.00%
Other crime328.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 614.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1276 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024390
July 20248
May 202425
April 2024854
March 202450
January 20241000
December 20231276
November 20231200
October 2023785
September 2023560

A total of 1121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024146
April 2024161
January 2024140
December 2023137
November 2023195
October 2023157
September 2023185

A total of 198 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202428
January 202427
December 202331
November 202330
October 202331
September 202337

A total of 1855 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 317 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024233
July 20248
May 202417
April 2024214
March 20248
January 2024271
December 2023317
November 2023302
October 2023246
September 2023239

A total of 496 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
April 202477
January 202476
December 202360
November 202396
October 202368
September 202365

A total of 655 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202472
July 20244
May 20248
April 202473
March 202410
January 202476
December 202396
November 2023128
October 2023120
September 202368

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202415
December 202311
November 202320
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 3968 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 360.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 826 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024200
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024364
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024604
December 2023778
November 2023826
October 2023685
September 2023489

A total of 727 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202476
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202467
March 20241
January 2024113
December 2023137
November 2023127
October 202373
September 2023129

A total of 288 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
May 20241
April 202449
January 202431
December 202348
November 202341
October 202347
September 202351

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202436
December 202331
November 202334
October 202334
September 202330

A total of 500 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202468
July 20241
April 202463
March 20241
January 202473
December 202374
November 202363
October 202379
September 202378

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 4AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total249
    Theft from the person75
    Violence and sexual offences48
    Other theft44
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Drugs20
    Robbery20
    Public order10
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total122
    Theft from the person40
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other theft16
    Public order12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery8
    Drugs5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total38
    Vehicle crime11
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Windmill Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bourchier Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 17. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 21. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 23. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1