WC2N 4LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 4LD

WC2N 4LD, Westminster has recorded a total of 1585 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2998.45 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4LD 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 4LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4LD, encompassing approximately 528 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (488) incidents (51.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (330) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (212) incidents (7.61% increase)

WC2N 4LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 205
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 159
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2N 4LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 488 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4882998.4551.08%
Other theft330923.1894.12%
Violence and sexual offences212624.287.61%
Anti-social behaviour154401.059.22%
Shoplifting79291.3354.90%
Robbery68149.4515.25%
Public order67128.644.69%
Drugs54126.753.85%
Vehicle crime50102.16163.16%
Criminal damage and arson3294.5914.29%
Bicycle theft2260.5483.33%
Burglary1941.6211.76%
Other crime735.9440.00%
Possession of weapons313.2450.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 323 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3232156.623130.00%
Violence and sexual offences197611.042362.50%
Other theft170372.682733.33%
Anti-social behaviour141321.600.00%
Public order64266.74966.67%
Robbery59121.075800.00%
Drugs52111.615100.00%
Shoplifting5198.375000.00%
Criminal damage and arson2896.48833.33%
Vehicle crime1952.970.00%
Burglary1735.940.00%
Bicycle theft1232.160.00%
Other crime522.700.00%
Possession of weapons29.460.00%

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 person1068.10900.00%
Violence and sexual offences818.920.00%
Other theft615.130.00%
Public order611.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.350.00%
Shoplifting15.680.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Robbery11.890.00%

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 person13.78-97.14%
Robbery11.89-50.00%

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 person35155.12-95.15%
Violence and sexual offences1866.21-90.06%
Other theft1134.05-96.42%
Public order1020.81-85.51%
Robbery218.92-96.30%
Shoplifting23.78-97.50%
Bicycle theft13.78-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.89-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.89-97.87%
Drugs11.89-98.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 721 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 307 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7213204.651187.50%
Other theft3071363.965016.67%
Violence and sexual offences181580.771545.45%
Anti-social behaviour140342.410.00%
Shoplifting80264.857900.00%
Public order69151.34527.27%
Robbery54130.535300.00%
Drugs50102.164900.00%
Vehicle crime4794.590.00%
Burglary2788.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson751.080.00%
Bicycle theft713.24250.00%
Possession of weapons313.240.00%
Other crime15.680.00%

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 person56170.260.00%
Public order11105.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1120.810.00%
Other theft620.81200.00%
Bicycle theft211.350.00%
Robbery13.780.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Shoplifting11.890.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.78-99.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 855 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 530 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8554057.84-18.10%
Other theft5301617.46-18.21%
Violence and sexual offences2291002.64-18.51%
Anti-social behaviour131433.21-0.76%
Robbery86247.82-14.00%
Shoplifting73162.6928.07%
Public order73138.10-14.12%
Drugs60138.10-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson34113.5113.33%
Vehicle crime3064.32-28.57%
Burglary1956.75-34.48%
Bicycle theft1535.9415.38%
Possession of weapons828.380.00%
Other crime215.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1044 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 648 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10444810.775.67%
Other theft6481975.01-5.12%
Violence and sexual offences2811225.871.08%
Anti-social behaviour132531.59-27.47%
Robbery100249.7113.64%
Public order85189.18-25.44%
Drugs68160.8038.78%
Shoplifting57128.64-40.62%
Vehicle crime42107.835.00%
Criminal damage and arson3079.453.45%
Burglary2956.753.57%
Bicycle theft1354.86-35.00%
Possession of weapons824.590.00%
Other crime615.130.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 988 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 683 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9884935.6250.38%
Other theft6831869.0722.62%
Violence and sexual offences2781292.0828.70%
Anti-social behaviour182525.9122.97%
Public order114344.308.57%
Shoplifting96215.6639.13%
Robbery88181.6157.14%
Drugs49166.48-30.00%
Vehicle crime4092.70-21.57%
Criminal damage and arson2975.673.57%
Burglary2854.86-3.45%
Bicycle theft2052.97-20.00%
Possession of weapons837.84-46.67%
Other crime615.130.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 657 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 557 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6573844.070.00%
Other theft5571242.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences2161053.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour148408.620.00%
Public order105279.980.00%
Drugs70198.640.00%
Shoplifting69132.420.00%
Robbery56130.530.00%
Vehicle crime51105.940.00%
Burglary2996.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson2854.860.00%
Bicycle theft2552.970.00%
Possession of weapons1547.290.00%
Other crime628.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1028 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 2024141
April 2024140
January 2024131
December 2023132
November 2023182
October 2023148

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202427
January 202419
December 202329
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 3250 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 295.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 683 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024330
August 2024170
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024307
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024530
December 2023648
November 2023683
October 2023557

A total of 117 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 202415
December 202313
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 604 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202464
July 20246
May 202410
April 202469
March 202411
January 202473
December 202385
November 2023114
October 2023105

A total of 280 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202419
May 20241
April 202447
January 202430
December 202342
November 202340
October 202351

A total of 1631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 163.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024212
August 2024197
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024181
March 202411
January 2024229
December 2023281
November 2023278
October 2023216

A total of 192 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 20247
January 202434
December 202330
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 509 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202451
July 20241
May 20242
April 202480
March 20241
January 202473
December 202357
November 202396
October 202369

A total of 5178 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 470.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1044 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024488
August 2024323
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024721
March 202456
January 2024855
December 20231044
November 2023988
October 2023657

A total of 516 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202459
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202486
December 2023100
November 202388
October 202356

A total of 406 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202452
July 20241
May 20241
April 202450
March 20241
January 202460
December 202368
November 202349
October 202370

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total205
    Theft from the person73
    Other theft50
    Violence and sexual offences36
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Robbery12
    Drugs10
    Public order6
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total159
    Theft from the person50
    Other theft34
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs8
    Burglary7
    Robbery7
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total59
    Vehicle crime30
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 12. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leicester Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1