WC2N 6LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6LE

WC2N 6LE, Westminster has recorded a total of 661 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1152.67 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6LE 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 6LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6LE, encompassing approximately 573 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (150) incidents (102.70% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (143) incidents (19.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (15.22% increase)

WC2N 6LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 97
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 61
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2N 6LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1501152.67102.70%
Theft from the person143261.5719.17%
Violence and sexual offences106249.3715.22%
Anti-social behaviour77184.851.32%
Shoplifting45134.2712.50%
Public order3678.47-7.69%
Robbery3262.7839.13%
Criminal damage and arson2455.8041.18%
Bicycle theft1341.8562.50%
Burglary1022.6766.67%
Drugs917.44-43.75%
Vehicle crime715.6975.00%
Other crime612.21200.00%
Possession of weapons310.460.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person120901.561233.33%
Violence and sexual offences92209.261214.29%
Anti-social behaviour76160.430.00%
Other theft74132.531133.33%
Shoplifting40129.043900.00%
Public order3969.75550.00%
Robbery2368.012200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1740.11466.67%
Drugs1629.651500.00%
Bicycle theft827.900.00%
Burglary613.950.00%
Vehicle crime410.460.00%
Other crime26.980.00%

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 person959.29800.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.690.00%
Other theft612.210.00%
Public order610.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.460.00%
Shoplifting15.230.00%
Drugs11.740.00%
Robbery11.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.74-96.97%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33141.25-83.58%
Violence and sexual offences1957.55-77.91%
Other theft1133.13-90.43%
Public order1019.18-77.78%
Robbery217.44-85.71%
Shoplifting23.49-96.36%
Bicycle theft13.49-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.74-88.89%
Drugs11.74-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2011140.46265.45%
Other theft115350.511816.67%
Anti-social behaviour89200.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences86155.20681.82%
Shoplifting55149.975400.00%
Public order4595.91275.00%
Drugs1578.471400.00%
Robbery1426.161300.00%
Burglary1124.410.00%
Vehicle crime919.180.00%
Bicycle theft915.69350.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.690.00%
Possession of weapons15.230.00%
Other crime11.740.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55156.940.00%
Public order1295.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences1120.930.00%
Other theft619.18500.00%
Bicycle theft210.460.00%
Robbery13.490.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Shoplifting11.740.00%
Drugs11.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.74-99.48%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 241 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2411421.22-27.84%
Other theft191420.26-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences112333.07-19.42%
Anti-social behaviour79195.31-5.95%
Public order54137.760.00%
Shoplifting5094.1716.28%
Drugs2487.1971.43%
Criminal damage and arson1941.85-9.52%
Robbery1833.13-33.33%
Burglary931.39-18.18%
Vehicle crime715.6940.00%
Bicycle theft712.21-22.22%
Other crime212.21-60.00%
Possession of weapons23.49100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 334 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 241 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3341722.9020.58%
Other theft241582.440.84%
Violence and sexual offences139420.261.46%
Anti-social behaviour84242.39-11.58%
Public order54146.48-28.00%
Shoplifting4394.17-18.87%
Robbery2774.9868.75%
Criminal damage and arson2147.0831.25%
Drugs1436.62-12.50%
Burglary1124.41-26.67%
Bicycle theft919.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime515.69-28.57%
Other crime58.72150.00%
Possession of weapons18.72-85.71%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 239 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2771691.5237.13%
Other theft239483.0418.32%
Violence and sexual offences137416.7850.55%
Anti-social behaviour95238.9035.71%
Public order75165.6615.38%
Shoplifting53130.7951.43%
Criminal damage and arson1692.42-11.11%
Robbery1627.900.00%
Drugs1627.906.67%
Burglary1527.907.14%
Bicycle theft1526.160.00%
Vehicle crime726.160.00%
Possession of weapons712.21-12.50%
Other crime212.21100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2021323.570.00%
Theft from the person202352.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences91352.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70158.690.00%
Public order65122.070.00%
Shoplifting35113.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson1861.030.00%
Robbery1631.390.00%
Bicycle theft1527.900.00%
Drugs1526.160.00%
Burglary1426.160.00%
Possession of weapons824.410.00%
Vehicle crime713.950.00%
Other crime112.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202476
April 202489
January 202479
December 202384
November 202395
October 202370

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 1236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 202474
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024115
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024191
December 2023241
November 2023239
October 2023202

A total of 1616 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 2024120
July 20249
June 20241
May 202433
April 2024201
March 202455
January 2024241
December 2023334
November 2023277
October 2023202

A total of 800 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202492
July 20247
May 202419
April 202486
March 202411
January 2024112
December 2023139
November 2023137
October 202391

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202455
March 20241
January 202450
December 202343
November 202353
October 202335

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202419
December 202321
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 150 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202418
December 202327
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202424
December 202314
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 396 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202439
July 20246
May 202410
April 202445
March 202412
January 202454
December 202354
November 202375
October 202365

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 6LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total97
    Other theft27
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Robbery11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total61
    Theft from the person24
    Other theft13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. 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
  • 15. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B402
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 17. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 19. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Drury Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1