WC2N 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 5DN

WC2N 5DN, Westminster has recorded a total of 1292 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2173.52 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5DN, encompassing approximately 594 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (392) incidents (38.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (261) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (-2.67% decrease)

WC2N 5DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 170
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 138
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2N 5DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 392 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 261 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3922173.5238.52%
Other theft261659.4680.00%
Violence and sexual offences182439.08-2.67%
Anti-social behaviour112306.18-3.45%
Robbery67188.4226.42%
Public order65112.714.84%
Drugs52109.354.00%
Vehicle crime4987.48188.24%
Shoplifting4782.439.30%
Criminal damage and arson2679.07-13.33%
Bicycle theft1543.7466.67%
Burglary1525.2366.67%
Other crime625.23100.00%
Possession of weapons310.090.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 283 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2831699.113044.44%
Violence and sexual offences187476.092237.50%
Other theft145314.592316.67%
Anti-social behaviour116243.930.00%
Public order62195.15933.33%
Robbery53104.305200.00%
Drugs5089.164900.00%
Shoplifting4384.114200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3072.34900.00%
Vehicle crime1750.470.00%
Burglary928.600.00%
Bicycle theft915.140.00%
Other crime315.140.00%
Possession of weapons35.050.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person958.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences815.140.00%
Other theft613.460.00%
Public order610.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.090.00%
Shoplifting15.050.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Robbery11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.68-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34136.27-94.30%
Violence and sexual offences1857.20-88.00%
Other theft1130.28-95.32%
Public order1018.51-84.38%
Robbery216.82-95.92%
Shoplifting23.36-96.67%
Bicycle theft13.36-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.68-97.56%
Drugs11.68-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 597 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 235 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5972346.79966.07%
Other theft2351004.333816.67%
Violence and sexual offences150395.341400.00%
Anti-social behaviour127252.340.00%
Public order64213.65481.82%
Shoplifting60107.675900.00%
Robbery49100.944800.00%
Drugs4382.434200.00%
Vehicle crime4172.340.00%
Burglary1768.970.00%
Bicycle theft528.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.410.00%
Possession of weapons18.410.00%
Other crime11.680.00%

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 person56149.720.00%
Public order1194.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences1018.510.00%
Other theft616.82200.00%
Bicycle theft210.090.00%
Robbery13.360.00%
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 theft23.36-99.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 692 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 398 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6922937.28-21.98%
Other theft3981164.14-20.24%
Violence and sexual offences204669.55-23.60%
Anti-social behaviour102343.19-8.93%
Robbery81171.59-3.57%
Public order64136.27-22.89%
Shoplifting59107.6720.41%
Drugs5299.26-14.75%
Criminal damage and arson2887.4816.67%
Vehicle crime2747.10-34.15%
Burglary1845.42-21.74%
Bicycle theft1030.2811.11%
Possession of weapons816.8214.29%
Other crime313.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 887 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 499 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8873620.2910.19%
Other theft4991492.19-2.73%
Violence and sexual offences267839.4611.25%
Anti-social behaviour112449.17-17.65%
Robbery84188.429.09%
Public order83141.31-27.19%
Drugs61139.6348.78%
Shoplifting49102.62-23.44%
Vehicle crime4182.432.50%
Criminal damage and arson2468.974.35%
Burglary2340.379.52%
Bicycle theft938.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons715.14-22.22%
Other crime611.78-25.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 805 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 513 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8053547.9540.98%
Other theft5131354.2416.33%
Violence and sexual offences240863.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour136403.7546.24%
Public order114228.797.55%
Robbery77191.7887.80%
Shoplifting64129.5468.42%
Drugs41107.67-31.67%
Vehicle crime4068.97-14.89%
Criminal damage and arson2367.29-23.33%
Burglary2138.6910.53%
Bicycle theft1835.335.88%
Possession of weapons930.28-30.77%
Other crime815.1414.29%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 571 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 441 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5712797.650.00%
Other theft441960.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences180741.890.00%
Public order106302.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour93178.320.00%
Drugs60156.450.00%
Vehicle crime47100.940.00%
Robbery4179.070.00%
Shoplifting3868.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson3063.930.00%
Burglary1950.470.00%
Bicycle theft1731.960.00%
Possession of weapons1328.600.00%
Other crime721.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 798 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024116
April 2024127
January 2024102
December 2023112
November 2023136
October 202393

A total of 2517 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 513 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024261
August 2024145
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024235
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024398
December 2023499
November 2023513
October 2023441

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202443
July 20241
May 20242
April 202460
March 20241
January 202459
December 202349
November 202364
October 202338

A total of 4326 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 432.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 887 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024392
August 2024283
July 20249
May 202434
April 2024597
March 202456
January 2024692
December 2023887
November 2023805
October 2023571

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202417
January 202418
December 202323
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 263 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202417
May 20241
April 202441
January 202427
December 202341
November 202340
October 202347

A total of 457 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202453
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202449
March 20241
January 202481
December 202384
November 202377
October 202341

A total of 1446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 2024187
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024150
March 202410
January 2024204
December 2023267
November 2023240
October 2023180

A total of 362 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202450
July 20241
May 20241
April 202443
March 20241
January 202452
December 202361
November 202341
October 202360

A total of 585 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202462
July 20246
May 202410
April 202464
March 202411
January 202464
December 202383
November 2023114
October 2023106

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202428
December 202324
November 202323
October 202330

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total170
    Theft from the person51
    Other theft44
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery11
    Drugs10
    Public order6
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total138
    Theft from the person47
    Other theft27
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Drugs8
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery6
    Burglary5
    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
    Total57
    Vehicle crime30
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Great Windmill Street
    Total44
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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
  • 10. A401
    Total32
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 11. Macclesfield Street
    Total30
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total29
    Theft from the person16
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. 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
  • 19. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Gerrard Place
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Dansey Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. St James'S Market
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gerrard Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. 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
  • 30. Lisle Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1