NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, WC2N 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 5BY

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, WC2N 5BY, Westminster has recorded a total of 608 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 918.98 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5BY, encompassing approximately 661 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2N 5BY area, explore the WC2N 5BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (134) incidents (21.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (117) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (11.76% increase)

WC2N 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 111
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 59
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, WC2N 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134918.9821.82%
Other theft117202.5469.57%
Violence and sexual offences114176.8411.76%
Anti-social behaviour77172.314.05%
Public order38116.38-7.32%
Robbery2757.4428.57%
Drugs2540.818.70%
Vehicle crime2437.79166.67%
Criminal damage and arson2036.28-9.09%
Bicycle theft930.2380.00%
Shoplifting813.60-38.46%
Burglary612.0950.00%
Other crime69.07500.00%
Possession of weapons39.0750.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110749.702100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102166.261940.00%
Anti-social behaviour74154.170.00%
Other theft69111.851625.00%
Public order41104.29925.00%
Drugs2361.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson2234.761000.00%
Robbery2133.250.00%
Shoplifting1331.741200.00%
Vehicle crime919.650.00%
Bicycle theft513.600.00%
Burglary47.560.00%
Possession of weapons26.050.00%
Other crime13.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.74400.00%
Theft from the person57.560.00%
Other theft47.560.00%
Public order46.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.050.00%
Shoplifting13.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.51-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1252.90-90.91%
Public order718.14-82.05%
Other theft510.58-94.32%
Violence and sexual offences47.56-95.40%
Shoplifting26.05-92.31%
Bicycle theft13.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.51-96.00%
Drugs11.51-95.24%
Robbery11.51-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132776.90915.38%
Other theft88199.522833.33%
Violence and sexual offences87133.012075.00%
Anti-social behaviour66131.500.00%
Public order3999.76550.00%
Shoplifting2658.952500.00%
Vehicle crime2539.300.00%
Drugs2137.790.00%
Robbery1531.741400.00%
Burglary622.670.00%
Bicycle theft49.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.050.00%
Possession of weapons14.530.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1346.86-90.97%
Public order619.65-88.24%
Violence and sexual offences49.07-96.83%
Other theft36.05-97.78%
Bicycle theft24.53-71.43%
Robbery13.02-95.65%
Other crime11.51-50.00%
Shoplifting11.51-92.86%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person144949.21-33.64%
Other theft135217.65-31.47%
Violence and sexual offences126204.05-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour56190.45-16.42%
Public order5184.64-5.56%
Drugs3477.09-5.56%
Robbery2351.39-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson1634.766.67%
Shoplifting1424.18-6.67%
Vehicle crime1221.16-29.41%
Bicycle theft718.14250.00%
Possession of weapons610.58500.00%
Other crime29.07-66.67%
Burglary23.02-71.43%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2171200.125.85%
Other theft197327.9912.57%
Violence and sexual offences132297.76-7.04%
Anti-social behaviour67199.52-1.47%
Public order54101.27-43.16%
Drugs3681.629.09%
Robbery2854.4116.67%
Vehicle crime1742.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson1525.70-11.76%
Shoplifting1522.67-6.25%
Burglary722.67-12.50%
Other crime610.5820.00%
Bicycle theft29.07-85.71%
Possession of weapons13.02-92.31%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2051257.5539.46%
Other theft175309.85-1.13%
Violence and sexual offences142264.5147.92%
Public order95214.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour68143.5954.55%
Drugs33102.78-17.50%
Robbery2449.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1736.28-39.29%
Vehicle crime1725.7030.77%
Shoplifting1625.7023.08%
Bicycle theft1424.180.00%
Possession of weapons1321.168.33%
Burglary819.65-46.67%
Other crime512.09150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1771047.460.00%
Theft from the person147267.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences96222.190.00%
Public order76145.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44114.870.00%
Drugs4066.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson2860.460.00%
Robbery1642.320.00%
Burglary1524.180.00%
Bicycle theft1422.670.00%
Shoplifting1321.160.00%
Vehicle crime1319.650.00%
Possession of weapons1219.650.00%
Other crime218.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
May 20241
April 202421
January 202434
December 202336
November 202333
October 202340

A total of 970 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202469
July 20244
May 20245
April 202488
March 20243
January 2024135
December 2023197
November 2023175
October 2023177

A total of 411 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202441
July 20244
May 20247
April 202439
March 20246
January 202451
December 202354
November 202395
October 202376

A total of 452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202474
April 202466
January 202456
December 202367
November 202368
October 202344

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202416
December 202315
November 202317
October 202328

A total of 813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024102
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 202487
March 20244
January 2024126
December 2023132
November 2023142
October 202396

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20241
May 20242
April 202426
March 20241
January 202414
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 1119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 2024110
July 20245
May 202412
April 2024132
March 202413
January 2024144
December 2023217
November 2023205
October 2023147

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20249
May 20241
April 202425
January 202412
December 202317
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 156 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202423
December 202328
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 5BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total111
    Theft from the person33
    Other theft28
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery7
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total59
    Theft from the person18
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Downing Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. John Adam Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. B404
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Henrietta Street
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Scotland Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Craven Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1