WC2R 0EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0EZ

WC2R 0EZ, Westminster has recorded a total of 670 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4409.38 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0EZ 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 0EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0EZ, encompassing approximately 151 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (160) incidents (44.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (147) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (13.27% increase)

WC2R 0EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 86
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 56
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2R 0EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1604409.3844.14%
Other theft1471052.99110.00%
Violence and sexual offences111967.4313.27%
Anti-social behaviour78730.51-9.30%
Shoplifting49513.3313.95%
Public order34322.486.25%
Robbery23223.764.55%
Criminal damage and arson22151.3746.67%
Bicycle theft18144.79125.00%
Burglary10118.4611.11%
Vehicle crime665.81200.00%
Drugs639.49-45.45%
Possession of weapons339.490.00%
Other crime319.7450.00%

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 person1113349.811010.00%
Violence and sexual offences98730.511300.00%
Anti-social behaviour86644.950.00%
Other theft70565.981066.67%
Shoplifting43460.684200.00%
Public order32282.99357.14%
Robbery22210.601000.00%
Criminal damage and arson15144.79400.00%
Drugs1198.721000.00%
Burglary972.390.00%
Bicycle theft859.230.00%
Vehicle crime252.650.00%
Other crime213.160.00%

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 person10243.50900.00%
Public order765.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences746.070.00%
Other theft646.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson339.490.00%
Robbery219.740.00%
Shoplifting113.160.00%
Drugs16.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16.58-97.14%

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 person35552.82-84.72%
Violence and sexual offences19230.34-77.91%
Other theft11125.04-91.73%
Public order1072.39-76.74%
Robbery365.81-72.73%
Shoplifting219.74-96.67%
Bicycle theft113.16-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson16.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime16.58-90.91%
Drugs16.58-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2294679.20316.36%
Other theft1331507.092116.67%
Anti-social behaviour95875.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences86625.21681.82%
Shoplifting60565.985900.00%
Public order43394.87230.77%
Burglary15282.990.00%
Drugs1598.721400.00%
Vehicle crime1198.720.00%
Robbery1172.391000.00%
Bicycle theft872.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson352.650.00%
Possession of weapons119.740.00%
Other crime16.580.00%

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 person55598.890.00%
Public order13361.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences1185.560.00%
Other theft672.39500.00%
Bicycle theft239.490.00%
Robbery113.160.00%
Other crime16.580.00%
Shoplifting16.580.00%
Drugs16.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.58-99.57%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 311 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 234 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3116219.19-18.80%
Other theft2342046.74-14.60%
Violence and sexual offences1081539.99-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour85710.760.00%
Shoplifting60559.4036.36%
Public order58394.8723.40%
Drugs21381.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson19138.20-5.00%
Robbery16125.04-38.46%
Burglary11105.30-8.33%
Bicycle theft1072.39-9.09%
Vehicle crime865.8160.00%
Other crime252.65-60.00%
Possession of weapons213.16100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 383 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3836936.5416.41%
Other theft2742520.581.86%
Violence and sexual offences1291803.24-5.15%
Anti-social behaviour85848.97-20.56%
Public order47559.40-30.88%
Shoplifting44309.31-31.25%
Robbery26289.5762.50%
Criminal damage and arson20171.115.26%
Burglary12131.62-36.84%
Drugs1278.970.00%
Bicycle theft1178.97-31.25%
Vehicle crime572.39-37.50%
Other crime532.91400.00%
Possession of weapons132.91-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3297041.8453.02%
Other theft2692165.2022.27%
Violence and sexual offences1361770.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour107895.0437.18%
Public order68704.1811.48%
Shoplifting64447.5242.22%
Burglary19421.1958.33%
Criminal damage and arson19125.0418.75%
Robbery16125.046.67%
Bicycle theft16105.30-20.00%
Drugs12105.30-7.69%
Vehicle crime878.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons652.65-25.00%
Other crime139.490.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 215 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2205271.510.00%
Theft from the person2151447.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences851414.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour78559.400.00%
Public order61513.330.00%
Shoplifting45401.450.00%
Bicycle theft20296.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson16131.620.00%
Robbery15105.300.00%
Drugs1398.720.00%
Vehicle crime1285.560.00%
Burglary1278.970.00%
Possession of weapons878.970.00%
Other crime152.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 790 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202498
July 20247
May 202419
April 202486
March 202411
January 2024108
December 2023129
November 2023136
October 202385

A total of 614 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202486
April 202495
January 202485
December 202385
November 2023107
October 202378

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202415
January 202411
December 202312
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 1371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 202470
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024133
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024234
December 2023274
November 2023269
October 2023220

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 202416
December 202326
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 1839 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 383 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024160
August 2024111
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024229
March 202455
January 2024311
December 2023383
November 2023329
October 2023215

A total of 369 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.90 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

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.11 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

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 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

A total of 373 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.30 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 202458
December 202347
November 202368
October 202361

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 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total86
    Other theft23
    Theft from the person21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary4
    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