WC2N 4ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 4ES

WC2N 4ES, Westminster has recorded a total of 1035 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1733.64 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4ES 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 4ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4ES, encompassing approximately 597 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (280) incidents (2700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (184) incidents (2200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (155) incidents (2483.33% increase)

WC2N 4ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 148
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 93
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

WC2N 4ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2801733.642700.00%
Violence and sexual offences184469.002200.00%
Other theft155308.202483.33%
Anti-social behaviour129259.630.00%
Public order63216.08950.00%
Robbery52105.535100.00%
Shoplifting5087.104900.00%
Drugs4983.754800.00%
Criminal damage and arson2882.08833.33%
Vehicle crime1846.900.00%
Burglary1130.150.00%
Bicycle theft1018.430.00%
Other crime416.750.00%
Possession of weapons26.700.00%

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 person1060.30900.00%
Violence and sexual offences816.750.00%
Other theft613.400.00%
Public order610.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.050.00%
Shoplifting15.030.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Robbery11.680.00%

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 person13.35-97.14%
Robbery11.68-50.00%

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 person35137.35-94.56%
Violence and sexual offences1858.63-88.61%
Other theft1130.15-95.97%
Public order1018.43-84.13%
Robbery216.75-95.92%
Shoplifting23.35-97.18%
Bicycle theft13.35-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.68-97.67%
Drugs11.68-97.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 643 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6432551.051048.21%
Other theft2731077.044450.00%
Violence and sexual offences158457.281336.36%
Anti-social behaviour144264.650.00%
Shoplifting71241.207000.00%
Public order63118.93472.73%
Robbery49105.534800.00%
Drugs4582.084400.00%
Vehicle crime4375.380.00%
Burglary1872.030.00%
Bicycle theft730.15250.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.730.00%
Possession of weapons210.050.00%
Other crime13.350.00%

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 person56150.750.00%
Public order1193.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.430.00%
Other theft618.43200.00%
Bicycle theft210.050.00%
Robbery13.350.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Drugs11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.35-99.58%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 777 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 473 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7773271.31-18.12%
Other theft4731301.49-15.99%
Violence and sexual offences217792.28-20.22%
Anti-social behaviour119363.48-11.85%
Robbery75199.33-12.79%
Public order70125.63-16.67%
Shoplifting68117.2530.77%
Drugs52113.90-14.75%
Criminal damage and arson3187.1029.17%
Vehicle crime2651.93-36.59%
Burglary2143.55-16.00%
Bicycle theft1335.1818.18%
Possession of weapons821.7814.29%
Other crime313.40-57.14%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 949 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 563 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9493881.019.33%
Other theft5631589.59-5.06%
Violence and sexual offences272943.0311.02%
Anti-social behaviour135455.60-18.67%
Robbery86226.1313.16%
Public order84144.05-25.00%
Drugs61140.7041.86%
Shoplifting52102.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime4187.100.00%
Burglary2568.6813.64%
Criminal damage and arson2441.88-17.24%
Bicycle theft1140.20-42.11%
Possession of weapons718.43-22.22%
Other crime711.7316.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 868 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 593 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8683864.2646.37%
Other theft5931453.9119.56%
Violence and sexual offences245993.2824.37%
Anti-social behaviour166410.3839.50%
Public order112278.050.00%
Shoplifting78187.6047.17%
Robbery76130.6568.89%
Drugs43127.30-29.51%
Vehicle crime4172.03-8.89%
Criminal damage and arson2968.68-3.33%
Burglary2248.580.00%
Bicycle theft1936.85-9.52%
Possession of weapons931.83-30.77%
Other crime615.080.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 593 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 496 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5933036.8158.13%
Other theft496993.2846.31%
Violence and sexual offences197830.814.23%
Anti-social behaviour119329.98-16.78%
Public order112199.3380.65%
Drugs61187.603.39%
Shoplifting53102.183.92%
Robbery4588.78-37.50%
Vehicle crime4575.38-8.16%
Criminal damage and arson3075.3842.86%
Burglary2250.25-24.14%
Bicycle theft2136.850.00%
Possession of weapons1335.1830.00%
Other crime621.78100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 375 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3752383.550.00%
Other theft339628.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences189567.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour143316.580.00%
Robbery72239.530.00%
Public order62120.600.00%
Drugs59103.850.00%
Shoplifting5198.830.00%
Vehicle crime4985.430.00%
Burglary2982.080.00%
Bicycle theft2148.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson2135.180.00%
Possession of weapons1035.180.00%
Other crime316.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4587 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 417.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 949 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024280
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024643
March 202456
January 2024777
December 2023949
November 2023868
October 2023593
September 2023375

A total of 1499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024184
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024158
March 202411
January 2024217
December 2023272
November 2023245
October 2023197
September 2023189

A total of 955 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024129
April 2024144
January 2024119
December 2023135
November 2023166
October 2023119
September 2023143

A total of 2917 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 265.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 593 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024155
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024273
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024473
December 2023563
November 2023593
October 2023496
September 2023339

A total of 427 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 20241
May 20242
April 202471
March 20241
January 202468
December 202352
November 202378
October 202353
September 202351

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202418
January 202421
December 202325
November 202322
October 202322
September 202329

A total of 460 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202449
March 20241
January 202475
December 202386
November 202376
October 202345
September 202372

A total of 264 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
May 20241
April 202443
January 202426
December 202341
November 202341
October 202345
September 202349

A total of 593 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202463
July 20246
May 202410
April 202463
March 202411
January 202470
December 202384
November 2023112
October 2023112
September 202362

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 202431
December 202324
November 202329
October 202330
September 202321

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202413
December 202311
November 202319
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 373 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20241
May 20241
April 202445
March 20241
January 202452
December 202361
November 202343
October 202361
September 202359

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313
September 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total148
    Theft from the person35
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Other theft25
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Drugs12
    Robbery9
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total93
    Theft from the person29
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft11
    Public order11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total44
    Vehicle crime11
    Other theft7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. 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
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. A401
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total20
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Leicester Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Dansey Place
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 17. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 19. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gerrard Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Coventry Street
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Old Compton Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St James'S Market
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lisle Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1