WC2N 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 5LS

WC2N 5LS, Westminster has recorded a total of 857 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1396.72 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5LS, encompassing approximately 613 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (211) incidents (28.66% increase)
  • Other theft: (185) incidents (96.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (10.40% increase)

WC2N 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 105
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2N 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2111396.7228.66%
Other theft185343.8896.81%
Violence and sexual offences138301.5110.40%
Anti-social behaviour91224.91-2.15%
Shoplifting48148.3117.07%
Public order4778.23-7.84%
Robbery3776.6012.12%
Criminal damage and arson2760.3035.00%
Drugs2544.000.00%
Bicycle theft1540.7487.50%
Vehicle crime1324.45116.67%
Burglary1121.1910.00%
Other crime617.93100.00%
Possession of weapons39.7850.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1641100.101540.00%
Violence and sexual offences125267.281685.71%
Other theft94203.721466.67%
Anti-social behaviour93153.200.00%
Public order51151.57750.00%
Shoplifting4183.124000.00%
Robbery3366.823200.00%
Drugs2553.782400.00%
Criminal damage and arson2040.74566.67%
Burglary1032.600.00%
Bicycle theft816.300.00%
Vehicle crime613.040.00%
Other crime39.780.00%
Possession of weapons24.890.00%

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 person1057.04900.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.300.00%
Other theft611.410.00%
Public order69.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.780.00%
Shoplifting14.890.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Robbery11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.63-97.14%

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 person35133.64-88.67%
Violence and sexual offences1857.04-84.07%
Other theft1129.34-93.21%
Public order1017.93-82.46%
Robbery216.30-91.67%
Shoplifting23.26-96.49%
Bicycle theft13.26-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-90.00%
Drugs11.63-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3091447.24461.82%
Other theft162503.602600.00%
Violence and sexual offences113264.02927.27%
Anti-social behaviour105184.160.00%
Shoplifting57171.135600.00%
Public order5792.90418.18%
Drugs2692.902500.00%
Robbery2442.372300.00%
Burglary1339.110.00%
Vehicle crime1021.190.00%
Bicycle theft616.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.780.00%
Possession of weapons16.520.00%
Other crime11.630.00%

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 person55145.050.00%
Public order1189.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.930.00%
Other theft617.93200.00%
Bicycle theft29.780.00%
Robbery13.260.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.26-99.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 373 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3731817.20-25.99%
Other theft258607.91-23.21%
Violence and sexual offences156420.48-15.68%
Anti-social behaviour91254.24-2.15%
Public order61148.31-15.28%
Shoplifting5499.4222.73%
Drugs3588.0120.69%
Robbery3157.04-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson2250.5210.00%
Burglary1235.850.00%
Vehicle crime719.56-41.67%
Bicycle theft711.41-30.00%
Possession of weapons611.41200.00%
Other crime29.78-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 336 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5042218.1215.60%
Other theft336821.412.75%
Violence and sexual offences185547.60-1.60%
Anti-social behaviour93301.51-20.51%
Public order72151.57-23.40%
Shoplifting44117.34-29.03%
Robbery3771.7127.59%
Drugs2960.30-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson2047.260.00%
Vehicle crime1232.6020.00%
Burglary1219.56-7.69%
Bicycle theft1019.56-33.33%
Other crime516.3025.00%
Possession of weapons28.15-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 436 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 327 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4362208.3446.31%
Other theft327710.5816.79%
Violence and sexual offences188532.9444.62%
Anti-social behaviour117306.4053.95%
Public order94190.683.30%
Shoplifting62153.2055.00%
Drugs31101.05-13.89%
Robbery2950.5238.10%
Criminal damage and arson2047.26-23.08%
Bicycle theft1532.60-6.25%
Burglary1324.45-7.14%
Vehicle crime1021.1966.67%
Possession of weapons916.300.00%
Other crime414.67300.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 280 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2981701.480.00%
Other theft280485.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences130456.340.00%
Public order91211.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour76148.310.00%
Shoplifting40123.860.00%
Drugs3665.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson2658.670.00%
Robbery2142.370.00%
Bicycle theft1634.230.00%
Burglary1426.080.00%
Possession of weapons922.820.00%
Vehicle crime614.670.00%
Other crime19.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 666 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202493
April 2024105
January 202491
December 202393
November 2023117
October 202376

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 1667 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024185
August 202494
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024162
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024258
December 2023336
November 2023327
October 2023280

A total of 2396 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024211
August 2024164
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024309
March 202455
January 2024373
December 2023504
November 2023436
October 2023298

A total of 1071 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 2024125
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024113
March 202411
January 2024156
December 2023185
November 2023188
October 2023130

A total of 350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202441
July 20241
May 20242
April 202457
March 20241
January 202454
December 202344
November 202362
October 202340

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202422
December 202320
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 216 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202431
December 202337
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202413
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 210 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202435
December 202329
November 202331
October 202336

A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202451
July 20246
May 202410
April 202457
March 202411
January 202461
December 202372
November 202394
October 202391

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 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 20235
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 5LS 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
    Total105
    Theft from the person31
    Other theft25
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary4
    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. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. 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
  • 19. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. B402
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 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. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1