THE STRAND, WC2R 0HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0HS

THE STRAND, WC2R 0HS, Westminster has recorded a total of 549 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2847.29 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0HS 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 0HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0HS, encompassing approximately 192 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2R 0HS area, explore the WC2R 0HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC2R 0HS area, visit the WC2R 0HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (134) incidents (44.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (124) incidents (121.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (9.41% increase)

WC2R 0HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 52
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34

THE STRAND, WC2R 0HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1342847.2944.09%
Other theft124694.97121.43%
Violence and sexual offences93643.109.41%
Anti-social behaviour60482.33-16.67%
Shoplifting45311.1815.38%
Public order32233.3845.45%
Robbery18165.965.88%
Criminal damage and arson1793.3521.43%
Bicycle theft1188.1737.50%
Burglary757.05-22.22%
Other crime336.3050.00%
Vehicle crime215.56100.00%
Drugs210.37-77.78%
Possession of weapons110.370.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person932214.561062.50%
Violence and sexual offences85482.332025.00%
Anti-social behaviour72440.840.00%
Other theft56373.411766.67%
Shoplifting39290.433800.00%
Public order22202.27450.00%
Robbery17114.101600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1488.171300.00%
Burglary972.610.00%
Drugs946.680.00%
Bicycle theft846.680.00%
Other crime241.49100.00%
Vehicle crime110.370.00%

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 person8119.29700.00%
Public order441.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences420.750.00%
Other theft320.750.00%
Other crime115.560.00%
Robbery15.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.190.00%
Shoplifting15.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15.19-94.74%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19212.64-88.69%
Public order698.54-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences631.12-92.31%
Other theft531.12-95.33%
Robbery225.93-77.78%
Shoplifting210.37-96.08%
Drugs110.37-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1682987.32663.64%
Other theft107871.3010600.00%
Anti-social behaviour86554.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences78446.021850.00%
Shoplifting51404.535000.00%
Public order32264.50255.56%
Burglary16165.960.00%
Drugs1082.980.00%
Robbery951.86800.00%
Vehicle crime846.680.00%
Bicycle theft741.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson236.300.00%
Possession of weapons110.370.00%
Other crime15.190.00%

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 person22197.080.00%
Public order9114.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences446.680.00%
Other theft120.750.00%
Robbery15.190.00%
Shoplifting15.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.19-99.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2564045.33-12.03%
Other theft2011327.70-9.05%
Violence and sexual offences821042.45-20.39%
Anti-social behaviour75425.282.74%
Shoplifting49388.9719.51%
Public order47254.1320.51%
Drugs17243.7670.00%
Criminal damage and arson1688.170.00%
Robbery1082.98-50.00%
Burglary1051.860.00%
Vehicle crime751.8640.00%
Bicycle theft636.30-45.45%
Other crime231.120.00%
Possession of weapons210.37100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2914372.0610.23%
Other theft2211509.22-2.64%
Violence and sexual offences1031146.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73534.19-24.74%
Shoplifting41378.60-25.45%
Public order39212.64-13.33%
Robbery20202.2781.82%
Criminal damage and arson16103.736.67%
Bicycle theft1182.9810.00%
Burglary1057.05-44.44%
Drugs1051.8611.11%
Vehicle crime551.86-44.44%
Other crime225.93100.00%
Possession of weapons110.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2644501.7270.32%
Other theft2271369.1922.04%
Violence and sexual offences1031177.2945.07%
Anti-social behaviour97534.1946.97%
Shoplifting55503.0737.50%
Public order45285.250.00%
Burglary18233.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1593.3550.00%
Robbery1177.79-26.67%
Bicycle theft1057.05-28.57%
Vehicle crime951.86-25.00%
Drugs946.68-10.00%
Possession of weapons446.68-20.00%
Other crime120.750.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1863314.050.00%
Theft from the person155964.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences71803.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour66368.230.00%
Public order45342.300.00%
Shoplifting40233.380.00%
Robbery15207.450.00%
Bicycle theft1477.790.00%
Vehicle crime1272.610.00%
Drugs1062.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1051.860.00%
Burglary951.860.00%
Possession of weapons546.680.00%
Other crime125.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202456
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024107
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024201
December 2023221
November 2023227
October 2023186

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202416
January 202410
December 202310
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 1411 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 291 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 202493
July 20248
June 20241
May 202419
April 2024168
March 202422
January 2024256
December 2023291
November 2023264
October 2023155

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 529 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202472
April 202486
January 202475
December 202373
November 202397
October 202366

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 202432
August 202422
July 20244
May 20246
April 202432
March 20249
January 202447
December 202339
November 202345
October 202345

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 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202485
July 20244
May 20246
April 202478
March 20244
January 202482
December 2023103
November 2023103
October 202371

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 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 202310
October 202314

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 202320
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202439
July 20241
May 20242
April 202451
March 20241
January 202449
December 202341
November 202355
October 202340

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20241
April 20242
January 202416
December 202316
November 202315
October 202310

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 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20241
April 202410
January 202417
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310

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 0HS 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
    Total49
    Other theft17
    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. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. 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
  • 13. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 18. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. St Martin'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Chandos Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1