WC2R 0DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0DW

WC2R 0DW, Westminster has recorded a total of 671 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4681.97 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0DW 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 0DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0DW, encompassing approximately 143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (162) incidents (45.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (145) incidents (113.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (13.27% increase)

WC2R 0DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 87
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 56
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2R 0DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1624681.9745.95%
Other theft1451130.37113.24%
Violence and sexual offences1111011.7513.27%
Anti-social behaviour78774.51-10.34%
Shoplifting49544.2513.95%
Public order34341.906.25%
Robbery23237.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22160.4846.67%
Bicycle theft18153.51125.00%
Burglary11125.6022.22%
Vehicle crime676.75200.00%
Drugs641.87-45.45%
Possession of weapons341.870.00%
Other crime320.9350.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1113551.601010.00%
Violence and sexual offences98774.511300.00%
Anti-social behaviour87683.800.00%
Other theft68607.051033.33%
Shoplifting43474.484200.00%
Public order32300.04357.14%
Robbery23223.281050.00%
Criminal damage and arson15160.48400.00%
Drugs11104.661000.00%
Burglary976.750.00%
Bicycle theft862.800.00%
Vehicle crime255.820.00%
Other crime213.960.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10258.17900.00%
Public order769.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences748.840.00%
Other theft648.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson341.870.00%
Robbery220.930.00%
Shoplifting113.960.00%
Drugs16.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16.98-97.14%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35586.12-84.85%
Violence and sexual offences19244.22-78.16%
Other theft11132.57-91.60%
Public order1076.75-76.74%
Robbery369.78-72.73%
Shoplifting220.93-96.67%
Bicycle theft113.96-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson16.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime16.98-90.91%
Drugs16.98-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2314954.09320.00%
Other theft1311611.822083.33%
Anti-social behaviour95914.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences87662.87690.91%
Shoplifting60607.055900.00%
Public order43418.66230.77%
Drugs15300.041400.00%
Burglary14104.660.00%
Vehicle crime1197.690.00%
Robbery1176.751000.00%
Bicycle theft776.75250.00%
Criminal damage and arson348.840.00%
Possession of weapons120.930.00%
Other crime16.980.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55634.960.00%
Public order13383.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences1190.710.00%
Other theft676.75500.00%
Bicycle theft241.870.00%
Robbery113.960.00%
Other crime16.980.00%
Shoplifting16.980.00%
Drugs16.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.98-99.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3136510.10-18.70%
Other theft2232183.99-16.79%
Violence and sexual offences1081556.00-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour85753.580.00%
Shoplifting60593.1036.36%
Public order57418.6621.28%
Drugs21397.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson19146.53-5.00%
Robbery16132.57-38.46%
Burglary11111.64-8.33%
Bicycle theft976.75-18.18%
Vehicle crime762.8040.00%
Other crime248.84-60.00%
Possession of weapons213.96100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 385 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 268 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3857326.4817.38%
Other theft2682686.37-0.74%
Violence and sexual offences1291870.00-7.19%
Anti-social behaviour85900.11-22.02%
Public order47593.10-30.88%
Shoplifting44327.95-31.25%
Robbery26307.0162.50%
Criminal damage and arson20181.425.26%
Burglary12139.55-29.41%
Drugs1283.730.00%
Bicycle theft1183.73-31.25%
Vehicle crime576.75-37.50%
Other crime534.89400.00%
Possession of weapons134.89-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3287486.9650.46%
Other theft2702288.6523.29%
Violence and sexual offences1391883.9563.53%
Anti-social behaviour109969.8939.74%
Public order68760.5611.48%
Shoplifting64474.4842.22%
Criminal damage and arson19446.5718.75%
Burglary17132.5741.67%
Robbery16118.626.67%
Bicycle theft16111.64-15.79%
Drugs12111.64-7.69%
Vehicle crime883.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons655.82-25.00%
Other crime141.870.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2195582.0831.14%
Theft from the person2181528.0956.83%
Violence and sexual offences851521.12-18.27%
Anti-social behaviour78593.10-25.71%
Public order61544.2524.49%
Shoplifting45425.63-2.17%
Bicycle theft19313.99-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson16132.570.00%
Robbery15111.64-21.05%
Drugs13104.668.33%
Burglary1290.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime1083.7366.67%
Possession of weapons869.7860.00%
Other crime155.820.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1674919.210.00%
Theft from the person1391165.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour105969.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences104732.650.00%
Public order49725.670.00%
Shoplifting46341.900.00%
Bicycle theft20320.970.00%
Robbery19139.550.00%
Burglary16132.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson16111.640.00%
Drugs12111.640.00%
Vehicle crime683.730.00%
Possession of weapons541.870.00%
Other crime134.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 898 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202498
July 20247
May 202419
April 202487
March 202411
January 2024108
December 2023129
November 2023139
October 202385
September 2023104

A total of 722 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 90.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202487
April 202495
January 202485
December 202385
November 2023109
October 202378
September 2023105

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 202316
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202414
January 202411
December 202312
November 202317
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 1515 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 126.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202468
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024131
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024223
December 2023268
November 2023270
October 2023219
September 2023167

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 202416
December 202326
November 202316
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 1988 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 165.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 385 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024162
August 2024111
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024231
March 202455
January 2024313
December 2023385
November 2023328
October 2023218
September 2023139

A total of 415 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.73 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 202460
December 202344
November 202364
October 202345
September 202346

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202419
December 202320
November 202319
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202421
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 421 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
July 20247
May 202410
April 202443
March 202413
January 202457
December 202347
November 202368
October 202361
September 202349

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total87
    Other theft23
    Theft from the person21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary5
    Robbery4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1