YORK BUILDINGS, WC2N 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6JU

YORK BUILDINGS, WC2N 6JU, Westminster has recorded a total of 738 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1197.64 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6JU, encompassing approximately 616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (174) incidents (24.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (173) incidents (88.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (9.73% increase)

WC2N 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 115
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 78
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

YORK BUILDINGS, WC2N 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1741197.6424.29%
Other theft173282.3788.04%
Violence and sexual offences124280.759.73%
Anti-social behaviour73201.23-3.95%
Public order42118.47-6.67%
Shoplifting3768.165.71%
Robbery3360.0417.86%
Criminal damage and arson2353.5535.29%
Drugs1937.32-17.39%
Bicycle theft1130.8337.50%
Burglary1017.8566.67%
Vehicle crime1016.23150.00%
Other crime616.23500.00%
Possession of weapons39.7450.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140957.471455.56%
Violence and sexual offences113227.201514.29%
Other theft92183.381433.33%
Anti-social behaviour76149.300.00%
Public order45123.33650.00%
Shoplifting3573.033400.00%
Robbery2856.802700.00%
Drugs2345.442200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1737.32466.67%
Bicycle theft827.590.00%
Burglary612.980.00%
Vehicle crime49.740.00%
Possession of weapons26.490.00%
Other crime13.250.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person955.18800.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.610.00%
Other theft611.360.00%
Public order69.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.740.00%
Shoplifting14.870.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Robbery11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.62-97.06%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34131.45-85.77%
Violence and sexual offences1855.18-82.18%
Other theft1129.21-91.34%
Public order1017.85-81.48%
Robbery216.23-89.47%
Shoplifting23.25-96.36%
Bicycle theft13.25-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-88.89%
Drugs11.62-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2391183.04334.55%
Other theft127387.852016.67%
Violence and sexual offences101206.10818.18%
Anti-social behaviour83163.910.00%
Shoplifting55134.695400.00%
Public order5489.26390.91%
Drugs2187.632000.00%
Robbery1934.081800.00%
Vehicle crime930.830.00%
Burglary914.610.00%
Bicycle theft614.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.740.00%
Possession of weapons16.490.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

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 person55144.430.00%
Public order1189.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.850.00%
Other theft617.85500.00%
Bicycle theft29.740.00%
Robbery13.250.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.62-99.52%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2841476.77-32.22%
Other theft207460.88-29.11%
Violence and sexual offences133335.92-17.90%
Anti-social behaviour71215.84-14.46%
Public order59115.22-4.84%
Shoplifting4995.7519.51%
Drugs3279.5245.45%
Robbery2651.93-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson2142.1910.53%
Burglary1034.080.00%
Vehicle crime616.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft59.74-28.57%
Possession of weapons58.11150.00%
Other crime28.11-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 419 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 292 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4191892.2119.37%
Other theft292679.964.29%
Violence and sexual offences162473.86-5.81%
Anti-social behaviour83262.90-4.60%
Public order62134.69-32.61%
Shoplifting41100.62-10.87%
Robbery3266.5423.08%
Drugs2251.93-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson1935.7018.75%
Vehicle crime1030.8325.00%
Burglary1016.23-23.08%
Bicycle theft716.23-46.15%
Other crime511.36150.00%
Possession of weapons28.11-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 351 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 280 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3511856.5148.73%
Other theft280569.6121.74%
Violence and sexual offences172454.3957.80%
Public order92279.136.98%
Anti-social behaviour87149.3050.00%
Shoplifting46141.1958.62%
Drugs2974.65-9.38%
Robbery2647.0644.44%
Criminal damage and arson1642.19-27.27%
Burglary1325.97-7.14%
Bicycle theft1321.10-13.33%
Possession of weapons921.100.00%
Vehicle crime814.6160.00%
Other crime212.98100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 230 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2361402.120.00%
Other theft230382.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences109373.250.00%
Public order86176.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour58139.560.00%
Drugs3294.120.00%
Shoplifting2951.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson2247.060.00%
Robbery1835.700.00%
Bicycle theft1529.210.00%
Burglary1424.340.00%
Possession of weapons922.720.00%
Vehicle crime514.610.00%
Other crime18.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 531 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202476
April 202483
January 202471
December 202383
November 202387
October 202358

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 1425 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024173
August 202492
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024127
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024207
December 2023292
November 2023280
October 2023230

A total of 1942 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 419 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024174
August 2024140
July 20249
June 20241
May 202434
April 2024239
March 202455
January 2024284
December 2023419
November 2023351
October 2023236

A total of 950 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 2024113
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024101
March 202411
January 2024133
December 2023162
November 2023172
October 2023109

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
July 20241
May 20242
April 202455
March 20241
January 202449
December 202341
November 202346
October 202329

A total of 186 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202428
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
January 202426
December 202332
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 181 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. January 2024 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 202432
December 202322
November 202329
October 202332

A total of 467 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202445
July 20246
May 202410
April 202454
March 202411
January 202459
December 202362
November 202392
October 202386

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202421
December 202319
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20232
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 6JU 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
    Total78
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    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. 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. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. 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
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. B402
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 22. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1