WC2R 0AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0AB

WC2R 0AB, Westminster has recorded a total of 636 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3695.96 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2R postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 165.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2R 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0AB, encompassing approximately 172 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2R 0AB area, explore the WC2R 0AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC2R 0AB area, visit the WC2R 0AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (154) incidents (43.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (142) incidents (108.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (11.70% increase)

WC2R 0AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 60
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 56
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2R 0AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1543695.9643.93%
Other theft142894.93108.82%
Violence and sexual offences105825.2011.70%
Anti-social behaviour71610.18-12.35%
Shoplifting49412.6013.95%
Public order34284.7521.43%
Criminal damage and arson21197.5831.25%
Robbery20122.040.00%
Bicycle theft16116.23100.00%
Burglary1092.9811.11%
Drugs458.11-60.00%
Vehicle crime423.25100.00%
Possession of weapons323.250.00%
Other crime317.4350.00%

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 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1072835.901237.50%
Violence and sexual offences94621.801466.67%
Anti-social behaviour81546.260.00%
Other theft68470.711260.00%
Shoplifting43395.174200.00%
Public order28249.88366.67%
Robbery20162.721900.00%
Criminal damage and arson16116.23700.00%
Drugs1092.980.00%
Burglary958.110.00%
Bicycle theft852.300.00%
Vehicle crime246.490.00%
Other crime211.62100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8174.34700.00%
Public order646.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences634.870.00%
Other theft534.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson229.060.00%
Other crime111.620.00%
Robbery15.810.00%
Shoplifting15.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15.81-95.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20296.37-89.47%
Public order9116.23-74.29%
Other theft752.30-94.26%
Violence and sexual offences740.68-91.57%
Robbery240.68-80.00%
Shoplifting211.62-96.67%
Bicycle theft111.62-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson15.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.81-90.00%
Drugs15.81-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1903748.26691.67%
Other theft1221104.143966.67%
Anti-social behaviour92708.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences83534.641283.33%
Shoplifting60482.335900.00%
Public order35348.68250.00%
Burglary17203.390.00%
Drugs1498.790.00%
Vehicle crime1081.360.00%
Robbery1058.11900.00%
Bicycle theft858.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson246.490.00%
Possession of weapons111.620.00%
Other crime15.810.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24278.940.00%
Public order10139.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences658.110.00%
Other theft334.87200.00%
Bicycle theft217.430.00%
Robbery111.620.00%
Other crime15.810.00%
Shoplifting15.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.81-99.52%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 273 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2734962.82-14.15%
Other theft2101586.47-14.98%
Violence and sexual offences971220.36-14.91%
Anti-social behaviour80563.69-1.23%
Shoplifting58464.9034.88%
Public order53337.0523.26%
Criminal damage and arson19308.0011.76%
Drugs19110.4172.73%
Robbery13110.41-43.48%
Bicycle theft1075.550.00%
Burglary1058.11-16.67%
Vehicle crime858.1160.00%
Other crime246.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons211.62100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 318 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 247 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3185404.477.07%
Other theft2471847.98-3.52%
Violence and sexual offences1141435.38-6.56%
Anti-social behaviour81662.48-20.59%
Public order43470.71-24.56%
Shoplifting43249.88-32.81%
Robbery23249.8853.33%
Criminal damage and arson17133.66-5.56%
Burglary1298.79-36.84%
Drugs1169.74-8.33%
Bicycle theft1063.92-37.50%
Vehicle crime558.11-44.44%
Other crime529.06400.00%
Possession of weapons129.06-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 297 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 256 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2975776.3966.85%
Other theft2561725.9421.90%
Violence and sexual offences1221487.6856.41%
Anti-social behaviour102708.9737.84%
Shoplifting64592.7545.45%
Public order57371.920.00%
Burglary19331.2458.33%
Criminal damage and arson18110.4128.57%
Bicycle theft16104.60-15.79%
Robbery1592.98-6.25%
Drugs1287.17-7.69%
Vehicle crime969.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons652.30-14.29%
Other crime134.870.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2104271.280.00%
Theft from the person1781220.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences781034.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour74453.280.00%
Public order57430.030.00%
Shoplifting44331.240.00%
Bicycle theft19255.700.00%
Robbery16110.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson1492.980.00%
Drugs1381.360.00%
Vehicle crime1275.550.00%
Burglary1269.740.00%
Possession of weapons769.740.00%
Other crime140.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 712 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202494
July 20246
May 20247
April 202483
March 20246
January 202497
December 2023114
November 2023122
October 202378

A total of 581 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202481
April 202492
January 202480
December 202381
November 2023102
October 202374

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202417
January 202410
December 202312
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 1271 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024142
August 202468
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024122
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024210
December 2023247
November 2023256
October 2023210

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202413
December 202323
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 1570 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 2024107
July 20248
June 20241
May 202420
April 2024190
March 202424
January 2024273
December 2023318
November 2023297
October 2023178

A total of 365 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202443
July 20241
May 20242
April 202460
March 20241
January 202458
December 202343
November 202364
October 202344

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 202419
December 202317
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
May 20241
April 202414
January 202419
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 332 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202428
July 20246
May 20249
April 202435
March 202410
January 202453
December 202343
November 202357
October 202357

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2R 0AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total60
    Other theft20
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total56
    Theft from the person22
    Other theft13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 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. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 21. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1