WC2R 0BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0BA

WC2R 0BA, Westminster has recorded a total of 560 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2749.00 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0BA 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 0BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0BA, encompassing approximately 203 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2R 0BA area, explore the WC2R 0BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (143) incidents (41.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (129) incidents (126.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (12.05% increase)

WC2R 0BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 52
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 48
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34

WC2R 0BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1432749.0041.58%
Other theft129701.98126.32%
Violence and sexual offences93633.2512.05%
Anti-social behaviour59456.53-14.49%
Shoplifting44289.6325.71%
Public order31215.9947.62%
Robbery18152.1812.50%
Criminal damage and arson1788.366.25%
Bicycle theft1183.4537.50%
Burglary654.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime329.45200.00%
Other crime314.7350.00%
Drugs214.73-77.78%
Possession of weapons19.820.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1012096.121162.50%
Violence and sexual offences83495.801975.00%
Anti-social behaviour69407.440.00%
Other theft57338.721800.00%
Shoplifting35279.813400.00%
Public order21171.81425.00%
Robbery16103.091500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1678.541500.00%
Burglary978.540.00%
Drugs944.180.00%
Bicycle theft844.180.00%
Other crime239.27100.00%
Vehicle crime19.820.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8112.91700.00%
Public order439.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.640.00%
Other theft319.640.00%
Other crime114.730.00%
Robbery14.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.910.00%
Shoplifting14.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14.91-95.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20206.18-87.73%
Public order698.18-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences629.45-92.59%
Other theft529.45-95.15%
Robbery224.54-80.00%
Shoplifting29.82-96.08%
Drugs19.82-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1632793.18640.91%
Other theft103800.1610200.00%
Anti-social behaviour84505.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences81412.351925.00%
Shoplifting51397.625000.00%
Public order32250.36255.56%
Burglary16157.090.00%
Robbery1078.54900.00%
Drugs1049.090.00%
Vehicle crime849.090.00%
Bicycle theft739.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson234.360.00%
Possession of weapons19.820.00%
Other crime14.910.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22186.540.00%
Public order9108.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.180.00%
Other theft119.640.00%
Robbery14.910.00%
Shoplifting14.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.91-99.48%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2443691.52-14.98%
Other theft1911197.78-7.28%
Violence and sexual offences82937.61-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour70402.532.94%
Public order47343.6320.51%
Shoplifting47230.7223.68%
Drugs20230.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1698.180.00%
Burglary1078.5411.11%
Robbery1049.09-52.38%
Bicycle theft649.09-45.45%
Vehicle crime529.450.00%
Other crime224.540.00%
Possession of weapons29.82100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 287 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 206 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2874010.6012.11%
Other theft2061408.86-11.21%
Violence and sexual offences1041011.245.05%
Anti-social behaviour68510.53-24.44%
Public order39333.81-15.22%
Shoplifting38191.45-13.64%
Robbery21186.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson16103.096.67%
Bicycle theft1178.5422.22%
Drugs1054.0025.00%
Burglary949.09-52.63%
Vehicle crime544.18-44.44%
Other crime224.54100.00%
Possession of weapons19.82-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 232 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2564152.9659.01%
Other theft2321256.6929.61%
Violence and sexual offences991138.8735.62%
Anti-social behaviour90485.9847.54%
Public order46441.800.00%
Shoplifting44225.8118.92%
Burglary19215.99111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1593.2766.67%
Robbery1473.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime968.73-25.00%
Bicycle theft944.18-35.71%
Drugs844.18-38.46%
Possession of weapons439.27-20.00%
Other crime119.640.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1793122.080.00%
Theft from the person161878.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73790.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61358.350.00%
Public order46299.450.00%
Shoplifting37225.810.00%
Robbery16181.630.00%
Bicycle theft1478.540.00%
Drugs1368.730.00%
Vehicle crime1263.820.00%
Burglary958.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson944.180.00%
Possession of weapons544.180.00%
Other crime124.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024129
August 202457
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024103
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024191
December 2023206
November 2023232
October 2023179

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202483
July 20244
May 20246
April 202481
March 20244
January 202482
December 2023104
November 202399
October 202373

A total of 501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202469
April 202484
January 202470
December 202368
November 202390
October 202361

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 202321
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 1406 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 287 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 2024101
July 20248
June 20241
May 202420
April 2024163
March 202422
January 2024244
December 2023287
November 2023256
October 2023161

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
July 20241
May 20242
April 202451
March 20241
January 202447
December 202338
November 202344
October 202337

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20241
April 20242
January 202416
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 281 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 20244
May 20246
April 202432
March 20249
January 202447
December 202339
November 202346
October 202346

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total52
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total48
    Other theft16
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 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. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Essex Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1