WC2N 6AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6AD

WC2N 6AD, Westminster has recorded a total of 702 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1230.13 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6AD 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 6AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6AD, encompassing approximately 570 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2N 6AD area, explore the WC2N 6AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (162) incidents (27.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (158) incidents (110.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (15.31% increase)

WC2N 6AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 85
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 61
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2N 6AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1621230.1327.56%
Other theft158283.88110.67%
Violence and sexual offences113276.8715.31%
Anti-social behaviour77198.011.32%
Shoplifting45134.9312.50%
Public order3878.85-7.32%
Robbery3166.5940.91%
Criminal damage and arson2354.3235.29%
Bicycle theft1540.3087.50%
Drugs1326.28-23.53%
Burglary1022.7866.67%
Vehicle crime817.52100.00%
Other crime614.02200.00%
Possession of weapons310.510.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127933.981311.11%
Violence and sexual offences98222.541300.00%
Anti-social behaviour76171.730.00%
Other theft75133.181150.00%
Public order41131.42583.33%
Shoplifting4071.843900.00%
Robbery2270.092100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1738.55466.67%
Drugs1729.791600.00%
Bicycle theft829.790.00%
Burglary614.020.00%
Vehicle crime410.510.00%
Other crime27.010.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person959.58800.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.770.00%
Other theft612.270.00%
Public order610.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.510.00%
Shoplifting15.260.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Robbery11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.75-97.06%

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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34143.69-85.95%
Violence and sexual offences1959.58-78.89%
Other theft1133.29-91.13%
Public order1019.28-79.17%
Robbery217.52-88.24%
Shoplifting23.50-96.49%
Bicycle theft13.50-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.75-90.91%
Drugs11.75-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2421258.16340.00%
Other theft124424.061966.67%
Violence and sexual offences90217.29718.18%
Anti-social behaviour88157.710.00%
Shoplifting57154.205600.00%
Public order4899.88300.00%
Robbery1784.111600.00%
Drugs1729.791600.00%
Vehicle crime1129.790.00%
Burglary1119.280.00%
Bicycle theft819.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.020.00%
Possession of weapons15.260.00%
Other crime11.750.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55157.710.00%
Public order1296.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences1121.030.00%
Other theft619.28500.00%
Bicycle theft210.510.00%
Robbery13.500.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Drugs11.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.75-99.54%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 312 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 219 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3121634.91-24.09%
Other theft219546.72-19.78%
Violence and sexual offences117383.76-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour79205.02-4.82%
Public order55138.430.00%
Shoplifting5596.3827.91%
Drugs2696.3885.71%
Criminal damage and arson2045.56-4.76%
Robbery2035.05-28.57%
Burglary1035.05-9.09%
Bicycle theft917.52-10.00%
Vehicle crime715.770.00%
Other crime212.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons23.500.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 411 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4111939.8116.76%
Other theft273720.201.49%
Violence and sexual offences144478.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour83252.33-11.70%
Public order55145.44-26.67%
Shoplifting4396.38-20.37%
Robbery2875.3547.37%
Criminal damage and arson2149.0623.53%
Drugs1436.80-17.65%
Burglary1124.53-26.67%
Bicycle theft1019.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime717.520.00%
Other crime512.27150.00%
Possession of weapons28.76-71.43%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3521904.7747.90%
Other theft269616.8222.83%
Violence and sexual offences144471.3754.84%
Anti-social behaviour94252.3332.39%
Public order75164.7210.29%
Shoplifting54131.4250.00%
Robbery1994.6311.76%
Criminal damage and arson1733.29-5.56%
Drugs1729.796.25%
Burglary1529.790.00%
Bicycle theft1526.28-6.25%
Vehicle crime726.280.00%
Possession of weapons712.27-12.50%
Other crime212.27100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 219 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2381442.160.00%
Other theft219417.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences93383.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour71162.970.00%
Public order68124.410.00%
Shoplifting36119.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1863.080.00%
Robbery1731.540.00%
Bicycle theft1629.790.00%
Drugs1628.040.00%
Burglary1528.040.00%
Possession of weapons826.280.00%
Vehicle crime714.020.00%
Other crime112.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202476
April 202488
January 202479
December 202383
November 202394
October 202371

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 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 20248
March 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 1361 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 273 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202475
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024124
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024219
December 2023273
November 2023269
October 2023219

A total of 1943 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 411 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024162
August 2024127
July 20249
June 20241
May 202434
April 2024242
March 202455
January 2024312
December 2023411
November 2023352
October 2023238

A total of 836 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202498
July 20247
May 202419
April 202490
March 202411
January 2024117
December 2023144
November 2023144
October 202393

A total of 334 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202457
March 20241
January 202455
December 202343
November 202354
October 202336

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202420
December 202321
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 158 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417
March 20241
January 202420
December 202328
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202426
December 202314
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 408 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202441
July 20246
May 202410
April 202448
March 202412
January 202455
December 202355
November 202375
October 202368

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20235
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 6AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total85
    Other theft22
    Theft from the person21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary4
    Robbery4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total61
    Theft from the person24
    Other theft13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 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. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. 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
  • 18. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 21. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1