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

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0HS

THE STRAND, WC2R 0HS, Westminster has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 119.29 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2R postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population (July 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC2R 0HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Embankment (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Covent Garden (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Charing Cross (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5

THE STRAND, WC2R 0HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft1863314.0527.40%
Theft from the person155964.6550.49%
Violence and sexual offences71803.88-11.25%
Anti-social behaviour66368.23-26.67%
Public order45342.3018.42%
Shoplifting40233.38-4.76%
Robbery15207.457.14%
Bicycle theft1477.797.69%
Vehicle crime1272.6150.00%
Drugs1062.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson1051.86-23.08%
Burglary951.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons546.6825.00%
Other crime125.930.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1462951.01-8.75%
Theft from the person103757.20-17.60%
Anti-social behaviour90534.1928.57%
Violence and sexual offences80466.778.11%
Shoplifting42414.91-33.33%
Public order38217.8322.58%
Robbery14197.08-17.65%
Bicycle theft1372.618.33%
Criminal damage and arson1367.42-13.33%
Burglary1267.4220.00%
Vehicle crime862.24166.67%
Drugs641.49-45.45%
Possession of weapons431.12300.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1603080.67-11.11%
Theft from the person125829.81-3.10%
Violence and sexual offences74648.29-10.84%
Anti-social behaviour70383.792.94%
Shoplifting63363.04-13.70%
Public order31326.74-24.39%
Robbery17160.78-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson1588.1725.00%
Bicycle theft1277.79-20.00%
Drugs1162.24-60.71%
Burglary1057.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime351.86-75.00%
Other crime215.560.00%
Possession of weapons110.37-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1803526.690.00%
Theft from the person129933.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences83669.030.00%
Shoplifting73430.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour68378.600.00%
Public order41352.670.00%
Drugs28212.640.00%
Robbery19145.220.00%
Burglary1598.540.00%
Bicycle theft1577.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson1277.790.00%
Vehicle crime1262.240.00%
Possession of weapons362.240.00%
Other crime215.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1541 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 128.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 291 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 202419
April 2024168
March 202422
January 2024256
December 2023291
November 2023264
October 2023155
September 2023103
August 2023125
July 2023129

A total of 1438 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 119.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024107
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024201
December 2023221
November 2023227
October 2023186
September 2023146
August 2023160
July 2023180

A total of 337 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 202432
March 20249
January 202447
December 202339
November 202345
October 202345
September 202338
August 202331
July 202341

A total of 688 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 202478
March 20244
January 202482
December 2023103
November 2023103
October 202371
September 202380
August 202374
July 202383

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 202320
November 202311
October 202315
September 202314
August 202317
July 202319

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 202416
December 202316
November 202315
October 202310
September 202313
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 418 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202451
March 20241
January 202449
December 202341
November 202355
October 202340
September 202342
August 202363
July 202373

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202410
January 202417
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236
August 202311
July 202328

A total of 625 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202486
January 202475
December 202373
November 202397
October 202366
September 202390
August 202370
July 202368

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313
August 202312
July 202315

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312
September 20238
August 20233
July 202312

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202410
December 202310
November 202318
October 20239
September 202312
August 202310
July 202315

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Embankment (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Covent Garden (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Charing Cross (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Temple (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Long Acre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Temple Place
    Total1
    Other crime1