WC2N 6BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6BP

WC2N 6BP, Westminster has recorded a total of 707 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1108.11 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2N postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 374.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2N 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6BP, encompassing approximately 638 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (173) incidents (1822.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (1562.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (100) incidents (1566.67% increase)

WC2N 6BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 93
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 55
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 51

WC2N 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1731108.111822.22%
Violence and sexual offences133271.151562.50%
Other theft100208.461566.67%
Anti-social behaviour90156.730.00%
Public order56141.06833.33%
Shoplifting3987.773800.00%
Drugs3461.133300.00%
Robbery3053.292900.00%
Criminal damage and arson2447.02700.00%
Vehicle crime1037.620.00%
Burglary715.670.00%
Bicycle theft710.970.00%
Other crime210.970.00%
Possession of weapons23.130.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person954.86800.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.110.00%
Other theft612.540.00%
Public order69.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.400.00%
Shoplifting14.700.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Robbery11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.57-97.14%

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 person35128.52-89.06%
Violence and sexual offences1854.86-84.62%
Other theft1128.21-93.29%
Public order1017.24-82.14%
Robbery215.67-91.67%
Shoplifting23.13-96.30%
Bicycle theft13.13-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-96.30%
Drugs11.57-96.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 320 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3201437.25481.82%
Other theft164501.552633.33%
Violence and sexual offences117257.04963.64%
Anti-social behaviour102183.380.00%
Public order56159.87409.09%
Shoplifting5487.775300.00%
Drugs3084.642900.00%
Vehicle crime2747.020.00%
Robbery2442.322300.00%
Burglary1237.620.00%
Bicycle theft518.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.840.00%
Possession of weapons16.270.00%
Other crime11.570.00%

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 person55139.490.00%
Public order1186.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.240.00%
Other theft617.24200.00%
Bicycle theft29.400.00%
Robbery13.130.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.13-99.17%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 373 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 242 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3731709.97-25.84%
Other theft242584.62-26.22%
Violence and sexual offences155379.30-17.11%
Anti-social behaviour80242.94-16.67%
Public order57125.39-20.83%
Shoplifting5389.3420.45%
Drugs3683.075.88%
Robbery3456.42-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson2153.295.00%
Vehicle crime1332.91-38.10%
Burglary1220.38-7.69%
Possession of weapons718.81250.00%
Bicycle theft610.97-14.29%
Other crime29.40-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 503 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 328 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5032144.1218.08%
Other theft328788.372.82%
Violence and sexual offences187514.092.75%
Anti-social behaviour96293.09-8.57%
Public order72150.46-24.21%
Shoplifting44112.85-25.42%
Robbery3668.9620.00%
Drugs3456.423.03%
Vehicle crime2153.295.00%
Criminal damage and arson2032.9111.11%
Burglary1331.3518.18%
Bicycle theft720.38-53.33%
Other crime510.9725.00%
Possession of weapons27.84-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 426 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 319 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4262078.2947.92%
Other theft319667.6918.59%
Violence and sexual offences182499.9835.82%
Anti-social behaviour105285.2643.84%
Public order95164.576.74%
Shoplifting59148.9073.53%
Drugs3392.47-15.38%
Robbery3051.7236.36%
Vehicle crime2047.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson1831.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft1528.21-11.76%
Burglary1123.51-35.29%
Possession of weapons917.240.00%
Other crime414.11300.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 288 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2881619.0660.89%
Other theft269451.3935.86%
Violence and sexual offences134421.61-2.19%
Public order89210.0285.42%
Anti-social behaviour73139.49-23.16%
Drugs39114.422.63%
Shoplifting3461.13-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson2753.2958.82%
Robbery2242.32-21.43%
Bicycle theft1734.4841.67%
Burglary1726.6421.43%
Vehicle crime1426.64-39.13%
Possession of weapons921.9412.50%
Other crime114.110.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1981315.000.00%
Theft from the person179310.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences137280.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour95214.730.00%
Public order48148.900.00%
Shoplifting4275.230.00%
Drugs3865.830.00%
Robbery2859.560.00%
Vehicle crime2343.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1736.050.00%
Burglary1426.640.00%
Bicycle theft1221.940.00%
Possession of weapons818.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 641 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202490
April 2024102
January 202480
December 202396
November 2023105
October 202373
September 202395

A total of 1645 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024100
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024164
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024242
December 2023328
November 2023319
October 2023269
September 2023198

A total of 1082 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024133
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024117
March 202411
January 2024155
December 2023187
November 2023182
October 2023134
September 2023137

A total of 329 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20241
May 20242
April 202454
March 20241
January 202453
December 202344
November 202359
October 202334
September 202342

A total of 2362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 214.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 503 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024173
July 20249
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024320
March 202455
January 2024373
December 2023503
November 2023426
October 2023288
September 2023179

A total of 208 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202434
December 202336
November 202330
October 202322
September 202328

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 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 20246
May 202410
April 202456
March 202411
January 202457
December 202372
November 202395
October 202389
September 202348

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202412
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202421
December 202320
November 202318
October 202327
September 202317

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 202315
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 247 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202436
December 202334
November 202333
October 202339
September 202338

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20241
April 202427
January 202413
December 202321
November 202320
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total93
    Theft from the person28
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Drugs8
    Robbery8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total55
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order10
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total51
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total29
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime5
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 13. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B402
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 23. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Orange Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 29. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Northumberland Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1