WC2N 4HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 4HE

WC2N 4HE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1805 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3891.41 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2N postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 453.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2N 4HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4HE, encompassing approximately 463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (579) incidents (47.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (353) incidents (74.75% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (252) incidents (10.53% increase)

WC2N 4HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 308
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 180
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2N 4HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 579 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 353 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5793891.4147.33%
Other theft3531248.2774.75%
Violence and sexual offences252761.0410.53%
Anti-social behaviour149543.296.43%
Robbery96321.2326.32%
Shoplifting84206.9755.56%
Public order81181.1017.39%
Drugs68174.631.49%
Vehicle crime53146.60165.00%
Criminal damage and arson36114.2616.13%
Burglary2377.6164.29%
Bicycle theft2049.5981.82%
Other crime843.12166.67%
Possession of weapons317.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 393 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 228 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3932826.394812.50%
Violence and sexual offences228847.273157.14%
Other theft202491.553940.00%
Anti-social behaviour140435.490.00%
Robbery76301.837500.00%
Public order69163.851625.00%
Drugs67148.766600.00%
Shoplifting54144.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31116.42933.33%
Vehicle crime2066.830.00%
Burglary1443.120.00%
Bicycle theft1130.180.00%
Possession of weapons323.710.00%
Other crime36.470.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person862.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences717.250.00%
Other theft515.090.00%
Public order410.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.620.00%
Drugs16.470.00%
Robbery12.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery12.16-50.00%

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 person25137.98-97.01%
Violence and sexual offences1753.90-91.79%
Other theft936.65-97.49%
Public order819.40-88.89%
Robbery217.25-96.97%
Bicycle theft14.31-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.16-85.71%
Vehicle crime12.16-97.87%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 837 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 358 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8374167.371574.00%
Other theft3581804.495866.67%
Violence and sexual offences207771.812487.50%
Anti-social behaviour166446.270.00%
Shoplifting76357.880.00%
Public order72163.85620.00%
Robbery66155.236500.00%
Drugs60142.295900.00%
Vehicle crime47129.350.00%
Burglary26101.330.00%
Bicycle theft856.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.250.00%
Possession of weapons215.090.00%
Other crime14.310.00%

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 person50170.320.00%
Public order10107.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences821.560.00%
Other theft617.25200.00%
Bicycle theft212.940.00%
Robbery14.310.00%
Other crime12.160.00%
Drugs12.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.31-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 992 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 599 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9925264.72-21.77%
Other theft5992138.66-22.71%
Violence and sexual offences2651291.39-15.87%
Anti-social behaviour134571.32-1.47%
Robbery111288.89-18.98%
Shoplifting75239.3122.95%
Public order74161.69-21.28%
Drugs72159.54-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson35155.2312.90%
Vehicle crime3175.46-35.42%
Burglary2766.83-10.00%
Bicycle theft1558.2136.36%
Possession of weapons932.3412.50%
Other crime319.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 775 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12686456.946.64%
Other theft7752733.69-4.56%
Violence and sexual offences3151670.835.00%
Robbery137679.117.87%
Anti-social behaviour136295.36-25.68%
Public order94293.20-25.98%
Drugs75202.6629.31%
Shoplifting61161.69-36.46%
Vehicle crime48131.5114.29%
Criminal damage and arson31103.48-8.82%
Burglary3066.837.14%
Bicycle theft1164.68-45.00%
Possession of weapons823.71-33.33%
Other crime617.25-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1189 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 812 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11896547.4953.02%
Other theft8122563.3719.24%
Violence and sexual offences3001750.6023.97%
Anti-social behaviour183646.7727.97%
Robbery127394.5378.87%
Public order127273.805.83%
Shoplifting96273.8041.18%
Drugs58206.97-23.68%
Vehicle crime42125.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson3490.550.00%
Burglary2873.30-12.50%
Bicycle theft2060.37-20.00%
Possession of weapons1243.12-25.00%
Other crime925.8728.57%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 777 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 681 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7775044.820.00%
Other theft6811675.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences2421468.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour143521.730.00%
Public order120308.290.00%
Drugs76258.710.00%
Robbery71163.850.00%
Shoplifting68153.070.00%
Vehicle crime48146.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson34103.480.00%
Burglary3273.300.00%
Bicycle theft2568.990.00%
Possession of weapons1653.900.00%
Other crime734.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1051 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024140
April 2024166
January 2024134
December 2023136
November 2023183
October 2023143

A total of 180 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202426
January 202427
December 202330
November 202328
October 202332

A total of 3802 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 345.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 812 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024353
August 2024202
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024358
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024599
December 2023775
November 2023812
October 2023681

A total of 113 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202415
December 202311
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 659 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202469
July 20244
May 20248
April 202472
March 202410
January 202474
December 202394
November 2023127
October 2023120

A total of 290 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202420
May 20241
April 202447
January 202431
December 202348
November 202342
October 202348

A total of 1841 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 184.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 315 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024252
August 2024228
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024207
March 20248
January 2024265
December 2023315
November 2023300
October 2023242

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202435
December 202331
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202454
April 202476
January 202475
December 202361
November 202396
October 202368

A total of 6118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 611.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1268 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024579
August 2024393
July 20248
May 202425
April 2024837
March 202450
January 2024992
December 20231268
November 20231189
October 2023777

A total of 689 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202476
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202466
March 20241
January 2024111
December 2023137
November 2023127
October 202371

A total of 478 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202467
July 20241
April 202460
March 20241
January 202472
December 202375
November 202358
October 202376

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total308
    Theft from the person110
    Other theft65
    Violence and sexual offences57
    Robbery25
    Drugs16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order12
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total180
    Theft from the person66
    Other theft35
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Shoplifting12
    Drugs9
    Robbery9
    Burglary6
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Parking Area
    Total65
    Vehicle crime30
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. 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
  • 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. Corner House Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 28. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1