WC2N 6EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6EZ

WC2N 6EZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 637 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1073.86 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6EZ 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 6EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6EZ, encompassing approximately 593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (152) incidents (1420.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (1642.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (92) incidents (1433.33% increase)

WC2N 6EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 93
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 53
  • Police Station with total crimes: 41

WC2N 6EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1521073.861420.00%
Violence and sexual offences122256.241642.86%
Other theft92205.671433.33%
Anti-social behaviour85155.090.00%
Public order46143.29666.67%
Shoplifting4077.553900.00%
Robbery3367.433200.00%
Drugs2355.632200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1738.77466.67%
Burglary928.660.00%
Bicycle theft815.170.00%
Vehicle crime513.490.00%
Other crime38.430.00%
Possession of weapons25.060.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1059.00900.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.860.00%
Other theft611.800.00%
Public order610.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.110.00%
Shoplifting15.060.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Robbery11.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.69-97.14%

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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35139.92-88.18%
Violence and sexual offences1959.00-82.57%
Other theft1132.03-92.62%
Public order1018.54-81.48%
Robbery216.86-88.89%
Shoplifting23.37-96.55%
Bicycle theft13.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.69-90.91%
Drugs11.69-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 296 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 149 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2961400.90438.18%
Other theft149499.002383.33%
Violence and sexual offences109251.18890.91%
Anti-social behaviour92183.750.00%
Shoplifting58155.095700.00%
Public order5497.78390.91%
Drugs2191.032000.00%
Robbery1835.401700.00%
Burglary1230.340.00%
Vehicle crime1120.230.00%
Bicycle theft618.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.110.00%
Possession of weapons15.060.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

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 person55150.040.00%
Public order1192.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.540.00%
Other theft618.54500.00%
Bicycle theft210.110.00%
Robbery13.370.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Drugs11.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.69-99.60%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 377 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3771854.38-25.20%
Other theft250635.55-25.60%
Violence and sexual offences153421.45-14.53%
Anti-social behaviour86257.93-1.15%
Public order64144.98-5.88%
Shoplifting56107.8933.33%
Robbery3094.40-18.92%
Drugs3050.5715.38%
Criminal damage and arson2250.5722.22%
Burglary1037.09-16.67%
Bicycle theft716.86-30.00%
Vehicle crime711.800.00%
Possession of weapons611.80200.00%
Other crime210.11-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 336 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5042247.1717.76%
Other theft336849.643.38%
Violence and sexual offences179566.430.56%
Anti-social behaviour87301.76-16.35%
Public order68146.66-29.17%
Shoplifting42114.63-25.00%
Robbery3770.8037.04%
Drugs2662.37-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson1843.830.00%
Burglary1230.34-14.29%
Bicycle theft1020.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime716.860.00%
Other crime511.80150.00%
Possession of weapons28.43-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 428 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 325 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4282203.3448.61%
Other theft325721.5216.49%
Violence and sexual offences178547.8947.11%
Anti-social behaviour104300.0744.44%
Public order96175.327.87%
Shoplifting56161.8451.35%
Drugs2994.40-9.38%
Robbery2748.8942.11%
Criminal damage and arson1845.52-18.18%
Bicycle theft1530.34-11.76%
Burglary1425.29-6.67%
Possession of weapons823.60-11.11%
Vehicle crime713.490.00%
Other crime211.80100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 288 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 279 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2881699.2965.52%
Other theft279485.5135.44%
Violence and sexual offences121470.34-5.47%
Public order89203.9867.92%
Anti-social behaviour72150.04-30.10%
Shoplifting37121.38-11.90%
Drugs3262.376.67%
Criminal damage and arson2253.9537.50%
Robbery1937.09-24.00%
Bicycle theft1732.0313.33%
Burglary1528.660.00%
Possession of weapons925.2912.50%
Vehicle crime715.1775.00%
Other crime111.800.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 174 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2061382.360.00%
Theft from the person174347.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences128293.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour103215.780.00%
Public order53173.640.00%
Shoplifting4289.350.00%
Drugs3070.800.00%
Robbery2550.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson1642.150.00%
Bicycle theft1526.970.00%
Burglary1525.290.00%
Possession of weapons825.290.00%
Vehicle crime413.490.00%
Other crime16.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1661 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202492
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024149
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024250
December 2023336
November 2023325
October 2023279
September 2023206

A total of 2320 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 210.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024152
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024296
March 202455
January 2024377
December 2023504
November 2023428
October 2023288
September 2023174

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 1027 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024122
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024109
March 202411
January 2024153
December 2023179
November 2023178
October 2023121
September 2023128

A total of 629 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202485
April 202492
January 202486
December 202387
November 2023104
October 202372
September 2023103

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 335 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202458
March 20241
January 202456
December 202342
November 202356
October 202337
September 202342

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 193 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202430
December 202337
November 202327
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 497 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 20246
May 202410
April 202454
March 202411
January 202464
December 202368
November 202396
October 202389
September 202353

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202422
December 202318
November 202318
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 202315
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202430
December 202326
November 202329
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 6EZ 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
    Total53
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft7
    Public order7
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 11. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 22. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 28. Northumberland Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Embankment (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Whitehall Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1