WC2N 6NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2N 6NN

WC2N 6NN, Westminster has recorded a total of 583 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 920.87 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 6NN 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 6NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 6NN, encompassing approximately 633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (139) incidents (29.91% increase)
  • Other theft: (129) incidents (92.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (6.45% increase)

WC2N 6NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 76
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 57
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2N 6NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person139920.8729.91%
Other theft129219.5692.54%
Violence and sexual offences99203.766.45%
Anti-social behaviour67156.370.00%
Public order37105.835.71%
Criminal damage and arson2358.4443.75%
Robbery2336.33-4.17%
Shoplifting2036.3311.11%
Drugs1531.59-21.05%
Vehicle crime823.69166.67%
Burglary712.6475.00%
Bicycle theft711.060.00%
Other crime611.06500.00%
Possession of weapons39.480.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107728.172040.00%
Violence and sexual offences93169.011760.00%
Anti-social behaviour67146.900.00%
Other theft67105.831575.00%
Public order35105.83775.00%
Robbery2455.280.00%
Drugs1937.910.00%
Shoplifting1830.011700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1628.43700.00%
Bicycle theft725.270.00%
Burglary411.060.00%
Vehicle crime36.320.00%
Other crime14.740.00%

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 offences533.170.00%
Theft from the person57.90400.00%
Other theft47.900.00%
Public order46.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.320.00%
Shoplifting13.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.58-92.31%

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 person1358.44-89.60%
Public order720.53-80.56%
Other theft511.06-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences57.90-93.42%
Shoplifting27.90-94.87%
Bicycle theft13.16-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.58-80.00%
Drugs11.58-94.12%
Robbery11.58-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125783.45792.86%
Other theft90197.442900.00%
Anti-social behaviour77142.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences76121.621420.00%
Shoplifting39120.053800.00%
Public order3661.60500.00%
Drugs1756.860.00%
Robbery1426.851300.00%
Burglary722.110.00%
Bicycle theft511.06150.00%
Vehicle crime57.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.900.00%
Possession of weapons14.740.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

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 person1452.120.00%
Public order622.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.480.00%
Other theft37.90200.00%
Bicycle theft24.740.00%
Robbery13.160.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.58-99.29%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147961.94-27.23%
Other theft141232.19-30.20%
Violence and sexual offences104222.72-14.75%
Anti-social behaviour57164.27-19.72%
Public order4990.03-5.77%
Shoplifting2977.400.00%
Drugs2945.8170.59%
Robbery1945.81-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson1430.01-12.50%
Burglary622.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime59.48-16.67%
Bicycle theft57.900.00%
Other crime27.90-60.00%
Possession of weapons23.160.00%

In December 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 theft2021202.0313.48%
Theft from the person202319.0710.38%
Violence and sexual offences122319.07-8.96%
Anti-social behaviour71192.70-4.05%
Public order52112.15-34.18%
Shoplifting2982.14-12.12%
Robbery2545.8125.00%
Drugs1739.49-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson1626.8545.45%
Burglary925.2712.50%
Vehicle crime614.22-14.29%
Other crime59.48150.00%
Bicycle theft57.90-61.54%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1831224.1533.58%
Other theft178289.069.20%
Violence and sexual offences134281.1657.65%
Public order79211.6616.18%
Anti-social behaviour74124.7842.31%
Shoplifting33116.8965.00%
Drugs2552.12-3.85%
Robbery2039.4933.33%
Bicycle theft1331.598.33%
Criminal damage and arson1120.53-52.17%
Burglary817.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons812.640.00%
Vehicle crime712.64133.33%
Other crime211.06100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft163987.210.00%
Theft from the person137257.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences85216.400.00%
Public order68134.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour52107.410.00%
Drugs2682.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson2341.070.00%
Shoplifting2036.330.00%
Robbery1531.590.00%
Burglary1223.690.00%
Bicycle theft1218.950.00%
Possession of weapons818.950.00%
Vehicle crime312.640.00%
Other crime14.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
May 20241
April 202417
January 202429
December 202317
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 983 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 202467
July 20244
May 20245
April 202490
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024141
December 2023202
November 2023178
October 2023163

A total of 373 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
July 20244
May 20247
April 202436
March 20246
January 202449
December 202352
November 202379
October 202368

A total of 728 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202493
July 20245
May 20245
April 202476
March 20245
January 2024104
December 2023122
November 2023134
October 202385

A total of 465 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202467
April 202477
January 202457
December 202371
November 202374
October 202352

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 202414
December 202316
November 202311
October 202323

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202429
December 202329
November 202333
October 202320

A total of 1073 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 2024107
July 20245
June 20241
May 202413
April 2024125
March 202414
January 2024147
December 2023202
November 2023183
October 2023137

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 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
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 142 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202419
December 202325
November 202320
October 202315

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 6NN 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
    Total57
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    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. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. 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
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 16. Horse Guards Avenue
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. B404
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cockspur Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Henrietta Street
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1