CRAVEN PASSAGE, WC2N 5PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 5PH

CRAVEN PASSAGE, WC2N 5PH, Westminster has recorded a total of 637 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 942.62 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5PH 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 5PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5PH, encompassing approximately 675 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (151) incidents (23.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (134) incidents (78.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (12.87% increase)

WC2N 5PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 111
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 62
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

CRAVEN PASSAGE, WC2N 5PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151942.6223.77%
Other theft134223.4578.67%
Violence and sexual offences114198.2912.87%
Anti-social behaviour71168.69-1.39%
Public order38105.06-11.63%
Robbery2956.2320.83%
Drugs2242.91-4.35%
Shoplifting2132.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson2131.0823.53%
Vehicle crime1131.08175.00%
Bicycle theft916.2850.00%
Burglary713.32133.33%
Other crime610.36500.00%
Possession of weapons38.8850.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122756.171642.86%
Violence and sexual offences101180.531583.33%
Other theft75149.461400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72110.980.00%
Public order43106.54760.00%
Robbery2463.632300.00%
Drugs2335.512200.00%
Shoplifting1834.031700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1726.64466.67%
Bicycle theft625.160.00%
Vehicle crime48.880.00%
Burglary35.920.00%
Possession of weapons24.440.00%
Other crime12.960.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person742.91600.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.360.00%
Other theft58.880.00%
Public order57.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.400.00%
Shoplifting14.440.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.48-96.55%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29105.06-84.07%
Violence and sexual offences1742.91-81.32%
Other theft925.16-91.35%
Public order813.32-82.22%
Robbery211.84-89.47%
Shoplifting22.96-94.87%
Bicycle theft12.96-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-83.33%
Drugs11.48-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person182887.87304.44%
Other theft104269.321633.33%
Violence and sexual offences91153.90810.00%
Anti-social behaviour74134.660.00%
Public order45109.50400.00%
Shoplifting3966.593800.00%
Drugs2357.712200.00%
Robbery1934.031800.00%
Burglary728.120.00%
Vehicle crime610.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.880.00%
Bicycle theft45.92100.00%
Possession of weapons15.920.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45112.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences1066.590.00%
Public order914.800.00%
Other theft613.32500.00%
Bicycle theft28.880.00%
Robbery12.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.48-99.31%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1971052.12-34.77%
Other theft145291.52-36.12%
Violence and sexual offences130214.57-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour54192.37-21.74%
Public order5379.91-7.02%
Drugs3478.4341.67%
Shoplifting3250.3114.29%
Robbery2647.35-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson1538.47-11.76%
Burglary722.20-22.22%
Bicycle theft610.3650.00%
Vehicle crime58.88-37.50%
Possession of weapons57.40400.00%
Other crime27.40-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 302 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3021362.8817.51%
Other theft227446.899.66%
Violence and sexual offences143335.91-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour69211.611.47%
Public order57102.10-33.72%
Shoplifting2884.35-15.15%
Robbery2741.438.00%
Drugs2439.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1735.5113.33%
Burglary925.1612.50%
Vehicle crime813.32-11.11%
Other crime511.8425.00%
Bicycle theft47.40-69.23%
Possession of weapons15.92-88.89%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2571358.4436.70%
Other theft207380.308.95%
Violence and sexual offences154306.3157.14%
Public order86227.8916.22%
Anti-social behaviour68127.2665.85%
Shoplifting33100.6365.00%
Drugs3048.83-9.09%
Robbery2544.3947.06%
Criminal damage and arson1536.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft1322.20-13.33%
Vehicle crime919.24200.00%
Possession of weapons913.320.00%
Burglary813.32-42.86%
Other crime411.84300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1901077.2833.80%
Theft from the person188281.1660.68%
Violence and sexual offences98278.20-10.09%
Public order74145.0280.49%
Anti-social behaviour41109.50-42.25%
Drugs3360.6713.79%
Criminal damage and arson2548.8378.57%
Shoplifting2036.99-28.57%
Robbery1729.60-15.00%
Bicycle theft1525.16114.29%
Burglary1422.2055.56%
Possession of weapons920.7228.57%
Vehicle crime313.32-57.14%
Other crime14.440.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142889.350.00%
Theft from the person117210.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences109173.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour71161.300.00%
Public order41105.060.00%
Drugs2960.670.00%
Shoplifting2842.910.00%
Robbery2041.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson1429.600.00%
Burglary920.720.00%
Vehicle crime713.320.00%
Bicycle theft710.360.00%
Possession of weapons710.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 1245 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 202475
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024104
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024145
December 2023227
November 2023207
October 2023190
September 2023142

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202432
December 202328
November 202333
October 202320
September 202328

A total of 973 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024101
July 20246
May 202417
April 202491
March 202410
January 2024130
December 2023143
November 2023154
October 202398
September 2023109

A total of 221 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202434
December 202324
November 202330
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 459 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202443
July 20245
May 20248
April 202445
March 20249
January 202453
December 202357
November 202386
October 202374
September 202341

A total of 520 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202472
April 202474
January 202454
December 202369
November 202368
October 202341
September 202371

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202415
December 202317
November 202315
October 202325
September 202314

A total of 1598 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 2024122
July 20247
June 20241
May 202429
April 2024182
March 202445
January 2024197
December 2023302
November 2023257
October 2023188
September 2023117

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 202313
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
May 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 191 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
January 202426
December 202327
November 202325
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20235
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 5PH 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
    Total62
    Other theft17
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    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. 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
  • 6. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. 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
  • 16. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 17. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. B404
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1