WC2R 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0BU

WC2R 0BU, Westminster has recorded a total of 416 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2130.91 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2R postcode area, which has experienced 29 crimes and a crime rate of 130.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2R 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0BU, encompassing approximately 195 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (99) incidents (1137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (1250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC2R 0BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 41
  • Police Station with total crimes: 41
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 36

WC2R 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person992130.911137.50%
Violence and sexual offences81507.111250.00%
Anti-social behaviour67414.910.00%
Other theft53343.20960.00%
Shoplifting33271.493200.00%
Public order23169.04283.33%
Robbery17117.811600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1487.08600.00%
Drugs1071.710.00%
Bicycle theft851.220.00%
Burglary740.980.00%
Vehicle crime235.860.00%
Other crime210.24100.00%

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 person8153.67700.00%
Public order640.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences630.730.00%
Other theft530.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.610.00%
Other crime110.240.00%
Robbery15.120.00%
Shoplifting15.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15.12-95.00%

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 person20261.24-87.18%
Public order9102.45-71.88%
Other theft746.10-92.55%
Violence and sexual offences735.86-91.03%
Robbery235.86-81.82%
Shoplifting210.24-95.83%
Bicycle theft110.24-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson15.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.12-88.89%
Drugs15.12-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1562796.82550.00%
Other theft94799.093033.33%
Anti-social behaviour84481.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences78430.281200.00%
Shoplifting48399.554700.00%
Public order32245.87220.00%
Robbery11163.921000.00%
Burglary1156.350.00%
Drugs1056.350.00%
Bicycle theft951.22350.00%
Vehicle crime946.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson246.100.00%
Possession of weapons110.240.00%
Other crime15.120.00%

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 person24245.870.00%
Public order10122.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences651.220.00%
Other theft330.73200.00%
Bicycle theft215.370.00%
Robbery110.240.00%
Other crime15.120.00%
Shoplifting15.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.12-99.40%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 166 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2333677.86-14.96%
Other theft1661193.51-12.63%
Violence and sexual offences85850.31-17.48%
Anti-social behaviour70435.400.00%
Public order48358.5717.07%
Shoplifting43245.8713.16%
Drugs19220.2672.73%
Criminal damage and arson1797.330.00%
Robbery1187.08-50.00%
Burglary1056.3542.86%
Bicycle theft851.22-11.11%
Vehicle crime440.980.00%
Other crime220.490.00%
Possession of weapons210.24100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2744041.5512.30%
Other theft1901403.53-8.65%
Violence and sexual offences103973.254.04%
Anti-social behaviour70527.60-23.08%
Public order41358.57-16.33%
Shoplifting38210.02-5.00%
Robbery22194.6583.33%
Criminal damage and arson17112.6913.33%
Drugs1187.080.00%
Bicycle theft956.35-40.00%
Burglary746.10-58.82%
Vehicle crime435.86-50.00%
Other crime220.49100.00%
Possession of weapons110.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2444174.7357.42%
Other theft2081249.8616.85%
Violence and sexual offences991065.4535.62%
Anti-social behaviour91507.1156.90%
Public order49466.14-3.92%
Shoplifting40251.0029.03%
Burglary17204.8970.00%
Criminal damage and arson1587.0850.00%
Bicycle theft1576.840.00%
Robbery1276.84-25.00%
Drugs1161.47-15.38%
Vehicle crime856.35-20.00%
Possession of weapons540.98-28.57%
Other crime125.610.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1783216.8535.88%
Theft from the person155911.7863.16%
Violence and sexual offences73793.97-24.74%
Anti-social behaviour58373.93-32.56%
Public order51297.1024.39%
Shoplifting31261.24-11.43%
Robbery16158.7914.29%
Bicycle theft1581.967.14%
Drugs1376.8485.71%
Vehicle crime1066.5966.67%
Burglary1051.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson1051.22-37.50%
Possession of weapons751.2240.00%
Other crime135.860.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1312853.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences97671.030.00%
Theft from the person95496.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour86486.630.00%
Public order41440.520.00%
Shoplifting35210.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson16179.280.00%
Bicycle theft1481.960.00%
Robbery1471.710.00%
Burglary1071.710.00%
Drugs751.220.00%
Vehicle crime635.860.00%
Possession of weapons530.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
April 202484
January 202470
December 202370
November 202391
October 202358
September 202386

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 1036 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
July 20245
May 20247
April 202494
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024166
December 2023190
November 2023208
October 2023178
September 2023131

A total of 1309 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202499
July 20248
June 20241
May 202420
April 2024156
March 202424
January 2024233
December 2023274
November 2023244
October 2023155
September 202395

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
July 20246
May 20247
April 202478
March 20246
January 202485
December 2023103
November 202399
October 202373
September 202397

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 272 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202448
March 20241
January 202443
December 202338
November 202340
October 202331
September 202335

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202322
November 202312
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 310 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20246
May 20249
April 202432
March 202410
January 202448
December 202341
November 202349
October 202351
September 202341

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 202317
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 202417
December 202317
November 202315
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20241
April 202410
January 202419
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total41
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total36
    Theft from the person20
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 16. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 22. Embankment (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Charing Cross (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colchester (Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Drury Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Russell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Temple
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. James Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Long Acre
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Neal Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1