WC2N 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 4BW

WC2N 4BW, Westminster has recorded a total of 1112 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2023.92 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4BW, encompassing approximately 549 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (304) incidents (2940.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (197) incidents (2362.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (164) incidents (2633.33% increase)

WC2N 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 134
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

WC2N 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3042023.922940.00%
Violence and sexual offences197553.302362.50%
Other theft164358.552633.33%
Anti-social behaviour138298.490.00%
Public order68251.171033.33%
Robbery55123.765400.00%
Drugs53100.105200.00%
Shoplifting5196.465000.00%
Criminal damage and arson2892.82833.33%
Vehicle crime1950.960.00%
Burglary1634.580.00%
Bicycle theft1229.120.00%
Other crime521.840.00%
Possession of weapons29.100.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1065.52900.00%
Violence and sexual offences818.200.00%
Other theft614.560.00%
Public order610.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.920.00%
Shoplifting15.460.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Robbery11.820.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13.64-97.14%
Robbery11.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35149.25-94.98%
Violence and sexual offences1863.70-89.77%
Other theft1132.76-96.33%
Public order1020.02-86.11%
Robbery218.20-96.15%
Shoplifting23.64-97.50%
Bicycle theft13.64-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.82-97.87%
Drugs11.82-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 697 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 300 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6973030.421144.64%
Other theft3001268.594900.00%
Violence and sexual offences176546.021500.00%
Anti-social behaviour149320.330.00%
Shoplifting80271.197900.00%
Public order72145.61554.55%
Robbery52131.055100.00%
Drugs4994.644800.00%
Vehicle crime4789.180.00%
Burglary2485.540.00%
Bicycle theft843.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.560.00%
Possession of weapons312.740.00%
Other crime15.460.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56163.810.00%
Public order11101.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences1120.020.00%
Other theft620.02200.00%
Bicycle theft210.920.00%
Robbery13.640.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Shoplifting11.820.00%
Drugs11.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.64-99.61%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 816 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 510 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8163774.83-16.56%
Other theft5101485.18-16.26%
Violence and sexual offences227928.24-16.54%
Anti-social behaviour130413.160.00%
Robbery80236.61-3.61%
Public order75145.61-13.79%
Shoplifting73136.5125.86%
Drugs58132.87-10.77%
Criminal damage and arson34105.5617.24%
Vehicle crime2861.88-33.33%
Burglary1950.96-34.48%
Bicycle theft1434.587.69%
Possession of weapons825.4814.29%
Other crime214.56-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 978 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 609 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9784382.736.30%
Other theft6091780.03-4.40%
Violence and sexual offences2721108.420.37%
Anti-social behaviour130495.06-26.97%
Public order87236.61-25.00%
Robbery83158.350.00%
Drugs65151.0732.65%
Shoplifting58118.30-39.58%
Vehicle crime42105.562.44%
Criminal damage and arson2976.443.57%
Burglary2952.7816.00%
Bicycle theft1352.78-31.58%
Possession of weapons723.66-30.00%
Other crime612.740.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 920 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 637 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9204511.9647.91%
Other theft6371674.4718.84%
Violence and sexual offences2711159.3934.16%
Anti-social behaviour178493.2430.88%
Public order116323.974.50%
Shoplifting96211.1339.13%
Robbery83174.7362.75%
Drugs49151.07-23.44%
Vehicle crime4189.18-14.58%
Criminal damage and arson2874.62-6.67%
Burglary2550.96-10.71%
Bicycle theft1945.50-20.83%
Possession of weapons1034.58-33.33%
Other crime618.200.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 622 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 536 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6223534.5850.24%
Other theft5361132.0845.26%
Violence and sexual offences202975.561.00%
Anti-social behaviour136367.65-20.47%
Public order111247.5370.77%
Shoplifting69202.0325.45%
Drugs64125.58-4.48%
Robbery51116.48-34.62%
Vehicle crime4892.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson3087.3630.43%
Burglary2854.60-15.15%
Bicycle theft2450.964.35%
Possession of weapons1543.6825.00%
Other crime627.30100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 414 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 369 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4142841.130.00%
Other theft369753.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences200671.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour171364.010.00%
Robbery78311.230.00%
Drugs67141.970.00%
Public order65121.940.00%
Shoplifting55118.300.00%
Vehicle crime48100.100.00%
Burglary3387.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson2360.060.00%
Bicycle theft2341.860.00%
Possession of weapons1241.860.00%
Other crime321.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4853 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 441.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 978 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024304
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024697
March 202456
January 2024816
December 2023978
November 2023920
October 2023622
September 2023414

A total of 1032 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024138
April 2024149
January 2024130
December 2023130
November 2023178
October 2023136
September 2023171

A total of 174 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202424
January 202419
December 202329
November 202325
October 202328
September 202333

A total of 1582 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024197
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024176
March 202411
January 2024227
December 2023272
November 2023271
October 2023202
September 2023200

A total of 486 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 20241
May 20242
April 202480
March 20241
January 202473
December 202358
November 202396
October 202369
September 202355

A total of 621 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202468
July 20246
May 202410
April 202472
March 202411
January 202475
December 202387
November 2023116
October 2023111
September 202365

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202414
December 202313
November 202319
October 202324
September 202323

A total of 3150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 286.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 637 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024164
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024300
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024510
December 2023609
November 2023637
October 2023536
September 2023369

A total of 274 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
May 20241
April 202447
January 202428
December 202342
November 202341
October 202348
September 202348

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 487 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202452
March 20241
January 202480
December 202383
November 202383
October 202351
September 202378

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 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 202329
November 202328
October 202330
September 202323

A total of 408 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
July 20241
May 20241
April 202449
March 20241
January 202458
December 202365
November 202349
October 202364
September 202367

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total134
    Theft from the person33
    Violence and sexual offences30
    Other theft21
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Drugs12
    Robbery9
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total107
    Theft from the person33
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft12
    Public order12
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 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. 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. 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
  • 10. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 15. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 19. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 21. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    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. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1