STRAND, WC2N 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 5LR

STRAND, WC2N 5LR, Westminster has recorded a total of 845 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1414.04 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5LR, encompassing approximately 597 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (212) incidents (34.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (187) incidents (103.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (9.68% increase)

WC2N 5LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 106
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

STRAND, WC2N 5LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2121414.0434.18%
Other theft187354.77103.26%
Violence and sexual offences136312.939.68%
Anti-social behaviour85227.59-3.41%
Shoplifting47142.249.30%
Public order4678.65-6.12%
Robbery3676.989.09%
Criminal damage and arson2560.2425.00%
Drugs2141.84-12.50%
Bicycle theft1835.14125.00%
Burglary1230.1220.00%
Vehicle crime1120.08120.00%
Other crime618.41100.00%
Possession of weapons310.0450.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1581102.791480.00%
Violence and sexual offences124264.401671.43%
Other theft92207.501433.33%
Anti-social behaviour88153.950.00%
Public order49147.26716.67%
Shoplifting4382.004200.00%
Robbery3371.963200.00%
Drugs2455.222300.00%
Criminal damage and arson2040.16566.67%
Burglary1033.470.00%
Bicycle theft816.730.00%
Vehicle crime513.390.00%
Other crime38.370.00%
Possession of weapons25.020.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1058.57900.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.730.00%
Other theft611.710.00%
Public order610.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.040.00%
Shoplifting15.020.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Robbery11.670.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.67-97.14%

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 person35137.22-89.03%
Violence and sexual offences1858.57-84.07%
Other theft1130.12-93.25%
Public order1018.41-81.82%
Robbery216.73-90.91%
Shoplifting23.35-96.55%
Bicycle theft13.35-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.67-90.91%
Drugs11.67-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 319 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3191492.69480.00%
Other theft163533.822616.67%
Violence and sexual offences113272.77927.27%
Anti-social behaviour97189.100.00%
Shoplifting58162.325700.00%
Public order5597.06400.00%
Drugs2592.042400.00%
Robbery2241.842100.00%
Burglary1836.820.00%
Vehicle crime1130.120.00%
Bicycle theft618.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.040.00%
Possession of weapons15.020.00%
Other crime11.670.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55148.930.00%
Public order1192.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.410.00%
Other theft618.41200.00%
Bicycle theft210.040.00%
Robbery13.350.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%
Drugs11.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.35-99.28%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 431 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 278 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4312008.11-20.77%
Other theft278721.25-21.25%
Violence and sexual offences153465.21-16.85%
Anti-social behaviour94256.034.44%
Public order63157.30-10.00%
Shoplifting59105.4331.11%
Drugs3498.7330.77%
Robbery3156.90-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson2251.8815.79%
Burglary1236.820.00%
Bicycle theft820.08-27.27%
Vehicle crime713.39-30.00%
Possession of weapons611.71200.00%
Other crime210.04-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 544 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 353 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5442357.8514.77%
Other theft353910.343.22%
Violence and sexual offences184590.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour90307.91-23.73%
Public order70150.61-27.08%
Shoplifting45117.14-34.78%
Robbery3775.3032.14%
Drugs2661.92-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson1943.51-5.00%
Burglary1231.80-7.69%
Bicycle theft1120.08-21.43%
Vehicle crime1018.4111.11%
Other crime616.73200.00%
Possession of weapons210.04-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 474 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4742354.510.00%
Other theft342793.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences184572.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour118307.910.00%
Public order96197.460.00%
Shoplifting69160.650.00%
Drugs30115.470.00%
Robbery2850.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2046.860.00%
Bicycle theft1433.470.00%
Burglary1323.430.00%
Vehicle crime921.750.00%
Possession of weapons815.060.00%
Other crime213.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 572 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202488
April 202497
January 202494
December 202390
November 2023118

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 1440 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 144.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 353 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024187
August 202492
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024163
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024278
December 2023353
November 2023342

A total of 2239 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 223.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 544 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024212
August 2024158
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024319
March 202455
January 2024431
December 2023544
November 2023474

A total of 930 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 2024124
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024113
March 202411
January 2024153
December 2023184
November 2023184

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202443
July 20241
May 20242
April 202458
March 20241
January 202459
December 202345
November 202369

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202422
December 202319
November 202320

A total of 191 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202422
March 20241
January 202431
December 202337
November 202328

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202418
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202434
December 202326
November 202330

A total of 406 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202449
July 20246
May 202410
April 202455
March 202411
January 202463
December 202370
November 202396

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 21 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 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total115
    Theft from the person34
    Other theft30
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery7
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total106
    Theft from the person31
    Other theft25
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary5
    Drugs4
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 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. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. 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
  • 20. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 24. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2