WC2N 6EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6EZ

WC2N 6EZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 818 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1378.99 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6EZ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (200) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (182) incidents (97.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (137) incidents (12.30% increase)

WC2N 6EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 87
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2N 6EZ 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 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2001378.9931.58%
Other theft182337.1697.83%
Violence and sexual offences137306.8212.30%
Anti-social behaviour81230.95-4.71%
Public order46136.550.00%
Shoplifting4577.5512.50%
Robbery3675.869.09%
Criminal damage and arson2560.6947.06%
Drugs1942.15-17.39%
Bicycle theft1732.03112.50%
Burglary1128.6622.22%
Vehicle crime1018.54100.00%
Other crime616.86100.00%
Possession of weapons310.1150.00%

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 person2881699.290.00%
Other theft279485.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences121470.340.00%
Public order89203.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour72150.040.00%
Shoplifting37121.380.00%
Drugs3262.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson2253.950.00%
Robbery1937.090.00%
Bicycle theft1732.030.00%
Burglary1528.660.00%
Possession of weapons925.290.00%
Vehicle crime715.170.00%
Other crime111.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 607 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202485
April 202492
January 202486
December 202387
November 2023104
October 202372

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 1637 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 202492
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024149
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024250
December 2023336
November 2023325
October 2023279

A total of 2346 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024200
August 2024152
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024296
March 202455
January 2024377
December 2023504
November 2023428
October 2023288

A total of 1036 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 2024122
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024109
March 202411
January 2024153
December 2023179
November 2023178
October 2023121

A total of 338 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202458
March 20241
January 202456
December 202342
November 202356
October 202337

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202422
December 202318
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 204 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202430
December 202337
November 202327
October 202319

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 183 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202430
December 202326
November 202329
October 202332

A total of 490 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
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 6EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total115
    Theft from the person34
    Other theft30
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Robbery7
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total87
    Other theft22
    Theft from the person21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary4
    Robbery4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. 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
  • 20. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 23. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2