JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6HL

JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6HL, Westminster has recorded a total of 826 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1314.15 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6HL 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 6HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6HL, encompassing approximately 628 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (201) incidents (24.84% increase)
  • Other theft: (182) incidents (97.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (6.45% increase)

WC2N 6HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 97
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2011314.1524.84%
Other theft182319.7997.83%
Violence and sexual offences132289.566.45%
Anti-social behaviour88210.013.53%
Public order47140.01-6.00%
Shoplifting4174.785.13%
Robbery3765.2319.35%
Criminal damage and arson2758.8742.11%
Drugs2542.960.00%
Bicycle theft1539.7787.50%
Vehicle crime1223.86100.00%
Burglary1019.090.00%
Other crime615.91200.00%
Possession of weapons39.5550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1611040.501510.00%
Violence and sexual offences124256.151671.43%
Other theft92197.281433.33%
Anti-social behaviour85146.370.00%
Public order50135.23733.33%
Shoplifting3979.553800.00%
Robbery3162.053000.00%
Drugs2549.322400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1939.77533.33%
Burglary1030.230.00%
Bicycle theft815.910.00%
Vehicle crime612.730.00%
Other crime29.550.00%
Possession of weapons23.180.00%

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 person1055.68900.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.910.00%
Other theft611.140.00%
Public order69.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.550.00%
Shoplifting14.770.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Robbery11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.59-97.14%

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 person35130.46-88.52%
Violence and sexual offences1855.68-83.93%
Other theft1128.64-93.12%
Public order1017.50-81.82%
Robbery215.91-91.67%
Shoplifting23.18-96.43%
Bicycle theft13.18-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-90.00%
Drugs11.59-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3051382.56454.55%
Other theft160485.252566.67%
Violence and sexual offences112254.56918.18%
Anti-social behaviour100178.190.00%
Shoplifting56159.105500.00%
Public order5589.09400.00%
Robbery2487.502300.00%
Drugs2338.182200.00%
Burglary1236.590.00%
Vehicle crime1019.090.00%
Bicycle theft615.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.550.00%
Possession of weapons16.360.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

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 person55141.600.00%
Public order1187.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.500.00%
Other theft617.50200.00%
Bicycle theft29.550.00%
Robbery13.180.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Drugs11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.18-99.20%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 361 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 249 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3611723.03-27.94%
Other theft249574.34-24.77%
Violence and sexual offences153396.15-14.04%
Anti-social behaviour86243.42-5.49%
Public order60136.82-16.67%
Shoplifting5495.4622.73%
Drugs3585.9120.69%
Robbery3155.68-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson2249.3210.00%
Burglary1235.000.00%
Vehicle crime619.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft69.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons69.55200.00%
Other crime29.55-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 501 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5012133.5117.61%
Other theft331797.082.16%
Violence and sexual offences178526.61-2.20%
Anti-social behaviour91283.19-20.18%
Public order72144.78-23.40%
Shoplifting44114.55-26.67%
Robbery3670.0024.14%
Drugs2957.28-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson2046.140.00%
Vehicle crime1231.8220.00%
Burglary1219.09-7.69%
Bicycle theft819.09-46.67%
Other crime512.7325.00%
Possession of weapons27.95-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 426 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 324 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4262117.6046.90%
Other theft324677.7618.25%
Violence and sexual offences182515.4843.31%
Anti-social behaviour114289.5652.00%
Public order94181.375.62%
Shoplifting60149.5576.47%
Drugs3195.46-13.89%
Robbery2949.3245.00%
Criminal damage and arson2046.14-23.08%
Bicycle theft1531.82-6.25%
Burglary1323.860.00%
Vehicle crime1020.68100.00%
Possession of weapons915.910.00%
Other crime414.32300.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 290 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2901614.850.00%
Other theft274461.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences127435.930.00%
Public order89202.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour75141.600.00%
Drugs36119.320.00%
Shoplifting3457.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson2654.090.00%
Robbery2041.370.00%
Bicycle theft1631.820.00%
Burglary1325.460.00%
Possession of weapons920.680.00%
Vehicle crime514.320.00%
Other crime17.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 639 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202485
April 2024100
January 202486
December 202391
November 2023114
October 202375

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 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 20246
March 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 202315
October 202316

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 331 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024182
August 202492
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024160
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024249
December 2023331
November 2023324
October 2023274

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 501 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024201
August 2024161
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024305
March 202455
January 2024361
December 2023501
November 2023426
October 2023290

A total of 1044 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 2024124
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024112
March 202411
January 2024153
December 2023178
November 2023182
October 2023127

A total of 332 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202439
July 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202454
December 202344
November 202360
October 202334

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202422
December 202320
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 212 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202431
December 202336
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 207 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202435
December 202329
November 202331
October 202336

A total of 494 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202450
July 20246
May 202410
April 202455
March 202411
January 202460
December 202372
November 202394
October 202389

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 6HL 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
    Total97
    Theft from the person28
    Other theft24
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs4
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. 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. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. 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
  • 19. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. B402
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 24. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2