STRAND, WC2N 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 5SA

STRAND, WC2N 5SA, Westminster has recorded a total of 805 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1179.04 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5SA, encompassing approximately 682 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (200) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (170) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (1.47% increase)

WC2N 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 132
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 70
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

STRAND, WC2N 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2001179.0425.00%
Other theft170292.9388.89%
Violence and sexual offences138248.991.47%
Anti-social behaviour79202.12-2.47%
Public order49115.71-2.00%
Robbery3971.7730.00%
Drugs3357.12-10.81%
Vehicle crime2548.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson2336.624.55%
Shoplifting2033.69-4.76%
Burglary1029.29100.00%
Bicycle theft1014.6566.67%
Other crime614.65200.00%
Possession of weapons38.7950.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person160954.952185.71%
Violence and sexual offences136234.341842.86%
Other theft90199.191700.00%
Anti-social behaviour81131.820.00%
Public order50118.64900.00%
Drugs3773.233600.00%
Robbery3054.192900.00%
Criminal damage and arson2243.94633.33%
Shoplifting2132.222000.00%
Vehicle crime1030.760.00%
Bicycle theft614.650.00%
Burglary58.790.00%
Other crime27.320.00%
Possession of weapons22.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.940.00%
Theft from the person710.25600.00%
Other theft510.250.00%
Public order57.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.320.00%
Shoplifting14.390.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Robbery11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.46-96.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30105.45-88.72%
Violence and sexual offences1743.94-85.09%
Other theft924.90-93.48%
Public order813.18-84.62%
Robbery211.72-91.30%
Shoplifting22.93-95.00%
Bicycle theft12.93-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-96.43%
Drugs11.46-96.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2661155.61504.55%
Other theft138389.602200.00%
Violence and sexual offences114202.121040.00%
Anti-social behaviour81166.970.00%
Public order52118.64477.78%
Shoplifting4076.163900.00%
Drugs3058.592900.00%
Vehicle crime2843.940.00%
Robbery2341.012200.00%
Burglary733.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.250.00%
Bicycle theft45.86100.00%
Possession of weapons15.860.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44109.85-84.40%
Violence and sexual offences1064.44-93.51%
Public order914.65-83.93%
Other theft613.18-96.81%
Bicycle theft28.79-71.43%
Robbery12.93-97.37%
Other crime11.46-50.00%
Shoplifting11.46-97.14%
Drugs11.46-97.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 282 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2821337.22-27.32%
Other theft188413.03-34.27%
Violence and sexual offences154275.35-14.92%
Anti-social behaviour66225.56-14.29%
Public order5696.67-17.65%
Drugs3982.022.63%
Robbery3857.1218.75%
Shoplifting3555.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson1851.265.88%
Vehicle crime1326.36-31.58%
Burglary819.04-27.27%
Bicycle theft711.7240.00%
Possession of weapons710.25600.00%
Other crime210.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 388 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3881694.6012.46%
Other theft286568.285.93%
Violence and sexual offences181418.891.69%
Anti-social behaviour77265.10-4.94%
Public order68112.78-29.17%
Drugs3899.6015.15%
Robbery3255.660.00%
Shoplifting2846.87-15.15%
Vehicle crime1941.01-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson1727.83-5.56%
Burglary1124.9022.22%
Other crime616.1150.00%
Bicycle theft58.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons17.32-90.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 345 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3451675.5639.68%
Other theft270505.305.47%
Violence and sexual offences178395.4545.90%
Public order96260.7114.29%
Anti-social behaviour81140.6155.77%
Shoplifting33118.6457.14%
Drugs3348.33-23.26%
Robbery3248.3352.38%
Vehicle crime2046.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson1829.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft1526.36-11.76%
Possession of weapons1021.970.00%
Burglary914.65-47.06%
Other crime413.18100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 247 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2561369.450.00%
Theft from the person247374.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences122361.770.00%
Public order84178.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour52123.030.00%
Drugs4376.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson2762.980.00%
Robbery2139.550.00%
Shoplifting2130.760.00%
Bicycle theft1730.760.00%
Burglary1724.900.00%
Vehicle crime1624.900.00%
Possession of weapons1023.430.00%
Other crime214.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202438
December 202332
November 202332
October 202321

A total of 1970 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 179.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 388 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024200
August 2024160
July 20247
June 20241
May 202430
April 2024266
March 202444
January 2024282
December 2023388
November 2023345
October 2023247

A total of 1057 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 2024136
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024114
March 202410
January 2024154
December 2023181
November 2023178
October 2023122

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 1418 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 141.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024170
August 202490
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024138
March 20246
January 2024188
December 2023286
November 2023270
October 2023256

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20241
May 20242
April 202440
March 20241
January 202435
December 202328
November 202333
October 202321

A total of 517 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202481
April 202481
January 202466
December 202377
November 202381
October 202352

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 256 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202437
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202439
December 202338
November 202333
October 202343

A total of 477 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202450
July 20245
May 20248
April 202452
March 20249
January 202456
December 202368
November 202396
October 202384

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202410
May 20241
April 202428
January 202413
December 202319
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202418
December 202317
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 202310
October 202310

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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total132
    Theft from the person42
    Other theft34
    Violence and sexual offences27
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total70
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary4
    Robbery4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. 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
  • 5. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total33
    Vehicle crime13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. 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. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 21. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1