WC2N 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 4LF

WC2N 4LF, Westminster has recorded a total of 1565 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2911.41 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4LF, encompassing approximately 537 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (464) incidents (49.20% increase)
  • Other theft: (327) incidents (92.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (213) incidents (8.67% increase)

WC2N 4LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 163
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 159
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2N 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 327 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4642911.4149.20%
Other theft327863.1992.35%
Violence and sexual offences213608.338.67%
Anti-social behaviour155396.2510.71%
Shoplifting80288.3556.86%
Public order70148.836.06%
Robbery68130.2221.43%
Drugs53126.500.00%
Vehicle crime5198.60168.42%
Criminal damage and arson3294.8814.29%
Bicycle theft2259.5383.33%
Burglary2040.9317.65%
Other crime737.2140.00%
Possession of weapons313.0250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 311 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3112094.733010.00%
Violence and sexual offences196578.562350.00%
Other theft170364.622733.33%
Anti-social behaviour140316.260.00%
Public order66260.451000.00%
Robbery56122.785500.00%
Drugs53104.185200.00%
Shoplifting5198.605000.00%
Criminal damage and arson2894.88833.33%
Vehicle crime1952.090.00%
Burglary1735.350.00%
Bicycle theft1231.630.00%
Other crime522.320.00%
Possession of weapons29.300.00%

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 person1066.97900.00%
Violence and sexual offences818.600.00%
Other theft614.880.00%
Public order611.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.160.00%
Shoplifting15.580.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Robbery11.860.00%

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 person13.72-97.14%
Robbery11.86-50.00%

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 person35152.55-95.06%
Violence and sexual offences1865.11-90.16%
Other theft1133.49-96.42%
Public order1020.46-86.30%
Robbery218.60-96.30%
Shoplifting23.72-97.50%
Bicycle theft13.72-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.86-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.86-97.87%
Drugs11.86-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 708 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 307 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7083151.401164.29%
Other theft3071317.115016.67%
Violence and sexual offences183571.121563.64%
Anti-social behaviour146340.440.00%
Shoplifting80271.617900.00%
Public order73148.83563.64%
Robbery54135.805300.00%
Drugs49100.464800.00%
Vehicle crime4791.160.00%
Burglary2787.440.00%
Bicycle theft950.23350.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.740.00%
Possession of weapons313.020.00%
Other crime15.580.00%

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 person56167.430.00%
Public order11104.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1120.460.00%
Other theft620.46200.00%
Bicycle theft211.160.00%
Robbery13.720.00%
Other crime11.860.00%
Shoplifting11.860.00%
Drugs11.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.72-99.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 841 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 528 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8413953.20-16.82%
Other theft5281564.54-16.98%
Violence and sexual offences231982.25-17.79%
Anti-social behaviour131429.740.00%
Robbery81243.70-7.95%
Public order74150.69-15.91%
Shoplifting73137.6625.86%
Drugs58135.80-13.43%
Criminal damage and arson34107.9013.33%
Vehicle crime3063.25-28.57%
Burglary1955.81-34.48%
Bicycle theft1535.3515.38%
Possession of weapons827.900.00%
Other crime214.88-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1011 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 636 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10114628.506.09%
Other theft6361880.79-4.93%
Violence and sexual offences2811183.171.44%
Anti-social behaviour131522.75-27.62%
Public order88243.70-23.48%
Robbery88163.714.76%
Drugs67163.7145.65%
Shoplifting58124.64-39.58%
Vehicle crime42107.902.44%
Criminal damage and arson3078.130.00%
Burglary2955.813.57%
Bicycle theft1353.95-35.00%
Possession of weapons824.18-20.00%
Other crime614.880.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 953 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 669 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9534755.0048.21%
Other theft6691772.8921.20%
Violence and sexual offences2771244.5631.90%
Anti-social behaviour181515.3126.57%
Public order115336.723.60%
Shoplifting96213.9439.13%
Robbery84178.5958.49%
Drugs46156.27-29.23%
Vehicle crime4185.58-19.61%
Criminal damage and arson3076.270.00%
Burglary2855.81-6.67%
Bicycle theft2052.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons1037.21-33.33%
Other crime618.600.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 643 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 552 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6433726.240.00%
Other theft5521196.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences2101026.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour143390.670.00%
Public order111266.030.00%
Shoplifting69206.500.00%
Drugs65128.360.00%
Robbery53120.920.00%
Vehicle crime5198.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson3094.880.00%
Burglary3055.810.00%
Bicycle theft2555.810.00%
Possession of weapons1546.510.00%
Other crime627.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1027 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 2024140
April 2024146
January 2024131
December 2023131
November 2023181
October 2023143

A total of 170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202427
January 202419
December 202329
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 3214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 292.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 669 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024327
August 2024170
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024307
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024528
December 2023636
November 2023669
October 2023552

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.22 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 20249
March 20242
January 202415
December 202313
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 624 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202466
July 20246
May 202410
April 202473
March 202411
January 202474
December 202388
November 2023115
October 2023111

A total of 282 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202419
May 20241
April 202447
January 202430
December 202342
November 202341
October 202351

A total of 1628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024213
August 2024196
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024183
March 202411
January 2024231
December 2023281
November 2023277
October 2023210

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 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 202330
October 202330

A total of 511 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

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

A total of 5033 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 457.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1011 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024464
August 2024311
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024708
March 202456
January 2024841
December 20231011
November 2023953
October 2023643

A total of 489 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202456
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202481
December 202388
November 202384
October 202353

A total of 394 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202453
July 20241
May 20241
April 202449
March 20241
January 202458
December 202367
November 202346
October 202365

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 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 202310
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 4LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total163
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft42
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery10
    Drugs9
    Public order6
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. 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
  • 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