VILLIERS STREET, WC2N 6NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6NE

VILLIERS STREET, WC2N 6NE, Westminster has recorded a total of 627 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 984.73 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6NE 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 6NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6NE, encompassing approximately 636 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (146) incidents (29.20% increase)
  • Other theft: (135) incidents (84.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (7.22% increase)

WC2N 6NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 76
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 62
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

VILLIERS STREET, WC2N 6NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person146984.7329.20%
Other theft135229.3084.93%
Violence and sexual offences104212.027.22%
Anti-social behaviour69163.34-1.43%
Public order39108.372.63%
Shoplifting3061.2530.43%
Robbery2847.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson2443.9750.00%
Drugs1837.69-14.29%
Burglary928.2780.00%
Bicycle theft814.1314.29%
Vehicle crime812.56166.67%
Other crime612.56500.00%
Possession of weapons39.420.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113771.132160.00%
Violence and sexual offences97177.471840.00%
Other theft73152.341725.00%
Anti-social behaviour70114.650.00%
Public order38109.94850.00%
Robbery2459.680.00%
Shoplifting2337.692200.00%
Drugs2136.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1632.98700.00%
Bicycle theft725.130.00%
Burglary510.990.00%
Vehicle crime37.850.00%
Other crime14.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences532.980.00%
Theft from the person57.85400.00%
Other theft47.850.00%
Public order46.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.280.00%
Shoplifting13.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.57-92.31%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1358.11-90.78%
Public order720.42-81.08%
Other theft510.99-94.85%
Violence and sexual offences57.85-93.83%
Shoplifting27.85-95.65%
Bicycle theft13.14-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.57-83.33%
Drugs11.57-94.74%
Robbery11.57-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141848.09907.14%
Other theft97221.453133.33%
Violence and sexual offences81152.341520.00%
Anti-social behaviour78127.210.00%
Shoplifting46122.504500.00%
Public order3772.24516.67%
Drugs1958.110.00%
Robbery1629.841500.00%
Burglary925.130.00%
Vehicle crime614.130.00%
Bicycle theft59.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.850.00%
Possession of weapons14.710.00%
Other crime11.570.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1451.830.00%
Public order621.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.420.00%
Other theft37.85200.00%
Bicycle theft24.710.00%
Robbery13.140.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.57-99.36%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1641038.12-36.19%
Other theft156257.57-30.97%
Violence and sexual offences108245.00-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour58169.62-21.62%
Public order4991.09-10.91%
Shoplifting4276.9610.53%
Drugs2965.9661.11%
Robbery1945.55-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson1629.84-5.88%
Burglary625.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime59.42-28.57%
Bicycle theft57.85-16.67%
Other crime27.85-60.00%
Possession of weapons23.14100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2571360.0817.35%
Other theft226403.6310.78%
Violence and sexual offences124354.94-10.79%
Anti-social behaviour74194.75-1.33%
Public order55116.22-30.38%
Shoplifting3886.38-9.52%
Robbery2859.6840.00%
Drugs1843.97-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson1728.2754.55%
Burglary1026.700.00%
Vehicle crime715.710.00%
Bicycle theft610.99-53.85%
Other crime59.42150.00%
Possession of weapons17.85-87.50%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2191341.2451.03%
Other theft204343.9517.92%
Violence and sexual offences139320.3952.75%
Public order79218.3016.18%
Anti-social behaviour75124.0741.51%
Shoplifting42117.7961.54%
Drugs2565.96-3.85%
Robbery2039.2625.00%
Bicycle theft1331.418.33%
Criminal damage and arson1120.42-52.17%
Burglary1017.28-16.67%
Possession of weapons815.710.00%
Vehicle crime712.56133.33%
Other crime210.99100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1731031.8429.10%
Theft from the person145271.7057.61%
Violence and sexual offences91227.73-14.95%
Public order68142.9283.78%
Anti-social behaviour53106.80-29.33%
Shoplifting2683.24-23.53%
Drugs2640.8330.00%
Criminal damage and arson2340.8353.33%
Robbery1636.12-15.79%
Burglary1225.1371.43%
Bicycle theft1218.8533.33%
Possession of weapons818.8533.33%
Vehicle crime312.56-40.00%
Other crime14.710.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft134879.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences107210.450.00%
Theft from the person92168.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour75144.490.00%
Public order37117.790.00%
Shoplifting3458.110.00%
Drugs2053.400.00%
Robbery1931.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson1529.840.00%
Bicycle theft923.560.00%
Burglary714.130.00%
Possession of weapons610.990.00%
Vehicle crime59.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 1211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 202473
July 20244
May 20245
April 202497
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024156
December 2023226
November 2023204
October 2023173
September 2023134

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202446
March 20241
January 202442
December 202338
November 202342
October 202326
September 202334

A total of 866 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202497
July 20245
May 20245
April 202481
March 20245
January 2024108
December 2023124
November 2023139
October 202391
September 2023107

A total of 177 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
May 20241
April 202419
January 202429
December 202318
November 202325
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 419 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 20244
May 20247
April 202437
March 20246
January 202449
December 202355
November 202379
October 202368
September 202337

A total of 552 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202470
April 202478
January 202458
December 202374
November 202375
October 202353
September 202375

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202416
December 202317
November 202311
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 1310 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 2024113
July 20245
June 20241
May 202413
April 2024141
March 202414
January 2024164
December 2023257
November 2023219
October 2023145
September 202392

A total of 172 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202419
December 202328
November 202320
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 202313
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 6NE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total76
    Theft from the person27
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Robbery6
    Drugs6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total62
    Other theft17
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    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. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. 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
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 18. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. B404
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1