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

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6LU

JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6LU, Westminster has recorded a total of 808 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1315.33 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6LU 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 6LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6LU, encompassing approximately 614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2N 6LU area, explore the WC2N 6LU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC2N 6LU area, visit the WC2N 6LU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (193) incidents (26.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (181) incidents (90.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (135) incidents (12.50% increase)

WC2N 6LU 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

JOHN ADAM STREET, WC2N 6LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1931315.3326.14%
Other theft181314.1890.53%
Violence and sexual offences135294.6512.50%
Anti-social behaviour80219.76-2.44%
Public order47130.232.17%
Shoplifting4576.5112.50%
Robbery3773.2515.62%
Criminal damage and arson2760.2358.82%
Drugs2043.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft1332.5662.50%
Burglary1121.1657.14%
Vehicle crime1017.91100.00%
Other crime616.28200.00%
Possession of weapons39.7750.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1531032.081430.00%
Violence and sexual offences120249.071614.29%
Other theft95195.351483.33%
Anti-social behaviour82154.650.00%
Public order46133.49666.67%
Shoplifting4074.883900.00%
Robbery3265.123100.00%
Drugs2552.092400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1740.70466.67%
Bicycle theft827.670.00%
Burglary713.020.00%
Vehicle crime511.400.00%
Other crime28.140.00%
Possession of weapons23.260.00%

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 person1056.98900.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.280.00%
Other theft611.400.00%
Public order69.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.770.00%
Shoplifting14.880.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Robbery11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.63-97.14%

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 person35133.49-87.32%
Violence and sexual offences1856.98-82.86%
Other theft1129.30-92.52%
Public order1017.91-82.14%
Robbery216.28-90.00%
Shoplifting23.26-96.43%
Bicycle theft13.26-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-90.00%
Drugs11.63-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 276 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2761321.84401.82%
Other theft147449.302350.00%
Violence and sexual offences105239.30854.55%
Anti-social behaviour99170.930.00%
Shoplifting56161.165500.00%
Public order5691.16409.09%
Drugs2291.162100.00%
Robbery2035.811900.00%
Vehicle crime1032.560.00%
Burglary916.280.00%
Bicycle theft614.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.770.00%
Possession of weapons16.510.00%
Other crime11.630.00%

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 person55144.880.00%
Public order1189.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.910.00%
Other theft617.91500.00%
Bicycle theft29.770.00%
Robbery13.260.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.63-99.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 330 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 229 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3301660.44-29.03%
Other theft229537.20-29.54%
Violence and sexual offences150372.79-17.13%
Anti-social behaviour82244.18-4.65%
Public order61133.49-12.86%
Shoplifting5399.3023.26%
Drugs3386.2832.00%
Robbery3053.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson2248.8410.00%
Burglary1035.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime716.28-30.00%
Possession of weapons611.40200.00%
Bicycle theft59.77-37.50%
Other crime28.14-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 465 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 325 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4652096.7217.72%
Other theft325756.974.50%
Violence and sexual offences181529.06-2.16%
Anti-social behaviour86294.65-18.87%
Public order70140.00-25.53%
Shoplifting43113.95-21.82%
Robbery3670.0033.33%
Drugs2558.60-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson2040.7011.11%
Burglary1232.56-7.69%
Vehicle crime1019.5325.00%
Bicycle theft816.28-42.86%
Other crime513.02150.00%
Possession of weapons28.14-77.78%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 395 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 311 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3952060.9044.16%
Other theft311643.0114.76%
Violence and sexual offences185506.2755.46%
Anti-social behaviour106301.1653.62%
Public order94172.565.62%
Shoplifting55153.0252.78%
Drugs2989.53-14.71%
Robbery2747.2128.57%
Criminal damage and arson1843.95-21.74%
Bicycle theft1429.30-6.67%
Burglary1322.79-7.14%
Possession of weapons921.160.00%
Vehicle crime814.6560.00%
Other crime213.02100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 271 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2741595.3366.06%
Other theft271446.0438.27%
Violence and sexual offences119441.16-8.46%
Public order89193.7274.51%
Anti-social behaviour69144.88-33.01%
Shoplifting36112.32-14.29%
Drugs3458.606.25%
Criminal damage and arson2355.3553.33%
Robbery2137.44-19.23%
Bicycle theft1534.197.14%
Burglary1424.420.00%
Possession of weapons922.7912.50%
Vehicle crime514.650.00%
Other crime18.140.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1961303.940.00%
Theft from the person165319.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences130268.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour103211.630.00%
Public order51167.670.00%
Shoplifting4283.020.00%
Drugs3268.370.00%
Robbery2652.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson1542.330.00%
Bicycle theft1424.420.00%
Burglary1422.790.00%
Possession of weapons822.790.00%
Vehicle crime513.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 707 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202482
April 202499
January 202482
December 202386
November 2023106
October 202369
September 2023103

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 1779 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 325 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024181
August 202495
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024147
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024229
December 2023325
November 2023311
October 2023271
September 2023196

A total of 2352 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 196.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 465 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024193
August 2024153
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024276
March 202455
January 2024330
December 2023465
November 2023395
October 2023274
September 2023165

A total of 1161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 2024120
July 20247
May 202418
April 2024105
March 202411
January 2024150
December 2023181
November 2023185
October 2023119
September 2023130

A total of 374 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202453
December 202343
November 202355
October 202336
September 202342

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 202422
December 202320
November 202318
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 233 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202432
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202430
December 202336
November 202327
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 223 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202433
December 202325
November 202329
October 202334
September 202332

A total of 541 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202446
July 20246
May 202410
April 202456
March 202411
January 202461
December 202370
November 202394
October 202389
September 202351

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 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
September 20238

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 6LU 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. 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. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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