BUCKINGHAM STREET, WC2N 6DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6DF

BUCKINGHAM STREET, WC2N 6DF, Westminster has recorded a total of 687 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1077.17 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6DF 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 6DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6DF, encompassing approximately 637 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (161) incidents (26.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (155) incidents (89.02% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (11.43% increase)

WC2N 6DF 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

BUCKINGHAM STREET, WC2N 6DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1611077.1726.77%
Other theft155252.4489.02%
Violence and sexual offences117243.0311.43%
Anti-social behaviour70183.45-4.11%
Public order42109.76-6.67%
Robbery3365.8532.00%
Shoplifting3051.7430.43%
Criminal damage and arson2447.0450.00%
Drugs1937.63-17.39%
Vehicle crime1029.79233.33%
Burglary915.6880.00%
Bicycle theft814.1114.29%
Other crime612.54500.00%
Possession of weapons39.4150.00%

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 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127841.981714.29%
Violence and sexual offences105199.131650.00%
Other theft82164.631540.00%
Anti-social behaviour73128.570.00%
Public order45114.46800.00%
Robbery2570.562400.00%
Shoplifting2339.202200.00%
Drugs2336.062200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1636.06433.33%
Bicycle theft725.090.00%
Burglary510.980.00%
Vehicle crime37.840.00%
Possession of weapons24.700.00%
Other crime13.140.00%

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 person745.47600.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.980.00%
Other theft59.410.00%
Public order57.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.840.00%
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 person11.57-96.55%

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 person29111.32-85.92%
Violence and sexual offences1745.47-81.91%
Other theft926.65-92.04%
Public order814.11-83.33%
Robbery212.54-88.89%
Shoplifting23.14-95.74%
Bicycle theft13.14-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-87.50%
Drugs11.57-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2061028.56357.78%
Other theft113322.991783.33%
Violence and sexual offences94177.18840.00%
Anti-social behaviour80147.390.00%
Public order48125.43433.33%
Shoplifting4775.264600.00%
Drugs2273.692100.00%
Robbery1834.491700.00%
Burglary928.220.00%
Vehicle crime814.110.00%
Bicycle theft512.54150.00%
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 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45119.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences1070.560.00%
Public order915.680.00%
Other theft614.11500.00%
Bicycle theft29.410.00%
Robbery13.140.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.57-99.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2281255.92-36.84%
Other theft179357.49-30.89%
Violence and sexual offences136280.66-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour61213.24-18.67%
Public order5595.64-6.78%
Shoplifting4386.2413.16%
Drugs3367.4257.14%
Robbery2651.74-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson1740.77-10.53%
Burglary626.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime59.41-37.50%
Bicycle theft57.84-16.67%
Possession of weapons57.84400.00%
Other crime27.84-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 361 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 259 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3611624.3821.14%
Other theft259566.026.15%
Violence and sexual offences144406.09-8.86%
Anti-social behaviour75225.78-2.60%
Public order59117.60-32.18%
Shoplifting3892.51-9.52%
Robbery3059.5820.00%
Drugs2147.04-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson1932.9346.15%
Burglary1029.790.00%
Vehicle crime815.6814.29%
Bicycle theft612.54-53.85%
Other crime59.41150.00%
Possession of weapons17.84-88.89%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 244 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2981589.8948.26%
Other theft244467.2416.75%
Violence and sexual offences158382.5850.48%
Public order87247.7312.99%
Anti-social behaviour77136.4140.00%
Shoplifting42120.7361.54%
Drugs2965.85-9.38%
Robbery2545.4738.89%
Criminal damage and arson1339.20-45.83%
Bicycle theft1320.380.00%
Burglary1020.38-16.67%
Possession of weapons915.680.00%
Vehicle crime714.11133.33%
Other crime210.98100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2091230.830.00%
Theft from the person201327.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences105315.150.00%
Public order77164.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour55120.730.00%
Drugs3286.240.00%
Shoplifting2650.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson2440.770.00%
Robbery1837.630.00%
Bicycle theft1328.220.00%
Burglary1220.380.00%
Possession of weapons918.820.00%
Vehicle crime314.110.00%
Other crime14.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 1262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 259 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 202482
July 20245
May 20249
April 2024113
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024179
December 2023259
November 2023244
October 2023209

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202447
March 20241
January 202443
December 202338
November 202342
October 202326

A total of 892 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024105
July 20246
May 202417
April 202494
March 202410
January 2024136
December 2023144
November 2023158
October 2023105

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202473
April 202480
January 202461
December 202375
November 202377
October 202355

A total of 179 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202426
December 202330
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 182 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202433
December 202321
November 202329
October 202332

A total of 435 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202445
July 20245
May 20248
April 202448
March 20249
January 202455
December 202359
November 202387
October 202377

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313
October 202324

A total of 1664 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 361 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024127
July 20247
June 20241
May 202429
April 2024206
March 202445
January 2024228
December 2023361
November 2023298
October 2023201

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
May 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 6DF 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. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. 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
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 19. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. B404
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Leicester Square
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1