WC2R 0DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0DA

WC2R 0DA, Westminster has recorded a total of 562 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2922.85 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0DA 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 0DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0DA, encompassing approximately 192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (137) incidents (38.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (130) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (14.81% increase)

WC2R 0DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 65
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 52
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34

WC2R 0DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1372922.8538.38%
Other theft130712.51136.36%
Violence and sexual offences93676.1014.81%
Anti-social behaviour59483.67-14.49%
Shoplifting41306.8524.24%
Public order31213.2334.78%
Robbery25161.2247.06%
Criminal damage and arson18130.0228.57%
Bicycle theft1293.6150.00%
Burglary662.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime331.2050.00%
Other crime315.6050.00%
Possession of weapons215.600.00%
Drugs210.40-80.00%

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 person992194.741137.50%
Violence and sexual offences81514.881250.00%
Anti-social behaviour69421.260.00%
Other theft55358.851000.00%
Shoplifting33286.043200.00%
Public order23171.63283.33%
Robbery17119.621600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1488.41600.00%
Drugs1072.810.00%
Burglary952.010.00%
Bicycle theft846.810.00%
Vehicle crime241.610.00%
Other crime210.40100.00%

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 person8156.02700.00%
Public order641.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences631.200.00%
Other theft531.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.000.00%
Other crime110.400.00%
Robbery15.200.00%
Shoplifting15.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15.20-95.00%

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 person20265.24-87.34%
Public order9104.02-71.88%
Other theft746.81-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences736.41-91.03%
Robbery236.41-81.82%
Shoplifting210.40-95.83%
Bicycle theft110.40-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson15.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.20-88.89%
Drugs15.20-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1582886.44558.33%
Other theft98821.733166.67%
Anti-social behaviour86509.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences78447.271200.00%
Shoplifting48405.664700.00%
Public order32249.64220.00%
Burglary12166.430.00%
Robbery1162.411000.00%
Drugs1057.210.00%
Bicycle theft952.01350.00%
Vehicle crime946.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson246.810.00%
Possession of weapons110.400.00%
Other crime15.200.00%

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 person24249.640.00%
Public order10124.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences652.010.00%
Other theft331.20200.00%
Bicycle theft215.600.00%
Robbery110.400.00%
Other crime15.200.00%
Shoplifting15.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.20-99.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2333801.78-16.79%
Other theft1771211.79-9.69%
Violence and sexual offences85920.54-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour70442.070.00%
Public order48364.0617.07%
Shoplifting43249.6413.16%
Drugs19223.6372.73%
Criminal damage and arson1798.820.00%
Robbery1188.41-50.00%
Burglary1057.2142.86%
Bicycle theft952.01-10.00%
Vehicle crime546.810.00%
Other crime226.000.00%
Possession of weapons210.40100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 196 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2804186.6414.29%
Other theft1961456.22-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences1051019.366.06%
Anti-social behaviour70546.08-23.91%
Public order41364.06-16.33%
Shoplifting38213.23-5.00%
Robbery22197.6383.33%
Criminal damage and arson17114.4213.33%
Drugs1188.410.00%
Bicycle theft1057.21-33.33%
Burglary752.01-63.16%
Vehicle crime536.41-44.44%
Other crime226.00100.00%
Possession of weapons110.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 245 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2454275.0556.05%
Other theft2101274.1916.67%
Violence and sexual offences991092.1735.62%
Anti-social behaviour92514.8853.33%
Public order49478.47-3.92%
Shoplifting40254.8429.03%
Burglary19208.0390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1598.8250.00%
Bicycle theft1578.01-11.76%
Robbery1278.01-25.00%
Drugs1162.41-15.38%
Vehicle crime957.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons546.81-28.57%
Other crime126.000.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1803318.110.00%
Theft from the person157936.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences73816.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour60379.660.00%
Public order51312.050.00%
Shoplifting31265.240.00%
Bicycle theft17161.220.00%
Robbery1688.410.00%
Drugs1383.210.00%
Vehicle crime1267.610.00%
Burglary1062.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson1052.010.00%
Possession of weapons752.010.00%
Other crime136.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 633 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202481
July 20246
May 20247
April 202478
March 20246
January 202485
December 2023105
November 202399
October 202373

A total of 506 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202469
April 202486
January 202470
December 202370
November 202392
October 202360

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 1062 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 202455
July 20245
May 20247
April 202498
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024177
December 2023196
November 2023210
October 2023180

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202322
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 1362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 202499
July 20248
June 20241
May 202420
April 2024158
March 202424
January 2024233
December 2023280
November 2023245
October 2023157

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202448
March 20241
January 202443
December 202338
November 202340
October 202331

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 202417
December 202317
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 300 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
July 20246
May 20249
April 202432
March 202410
January 202448
December 202341
November 202349
October 202351

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
May 20241
April 202410
January 202419
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total65
    Other theft21
    Theft from the person12
    Robbery10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total52
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 19. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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