WC2R 0JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0JJ

WC2R 0JJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 662 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4096.09 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0JJ 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 0JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0JJ, encompassing approximately 161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (161) incidents (51.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (154) incidents (123.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (9.57% increase)

WC2R 0JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 92
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 56
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34

WC2R 0JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1614096.0951.89%
Other theft154996.18123.19%
Violence and sexual offences103952.879.57%
Anti-social behaviour75637.31-3.85%
Shoplifting47464.0617.50%
Public order35290.8116.67%
Robbery22216.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson18136.1228.57%
Bicycle theft17111.3770.00%
Burglary13105.1918.18%
Vehicle crime680.44100.00%
Drugs637.12-40.00%
Other crime337.1250.00%
Possession of weapons218.560.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1063013.29960.00%
Violence and sexual offences94655.871242.86%
Anti-social behaviour78581.620.00%
Other theft69482.621050.00%
Shoplifting40426.933900.00%
Public order30247.50328.57%
Robbery20185.62900.00%
Criminal damage and arson14123.75366.67%
Burglary1186.620.00%
Bicycle theft1068.060.00%
Drugs1061.87900.00%
Vehicle crime361.870.00%
Other crime218.56100.00%

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 person10235.12900.00%
Public order761.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences743.310.00%
Other theft643.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson337.120.00%
Robbery218.560.00%
Other crime112.370.00%
Shoplifting16.190.00%
Drugs16.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16.19-97.14%

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 person35519.75-84.78%
Violence and sexual offences19216.56-78.41%
Other theft11117.56-91.79%
Public order1068.06-76.19%
Robbery361.87-76.92%
Shoplifting218.56-96.23%
Bicycle theft112.37-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson16.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime16.19-91.67%
Drugs16.19-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2304399.28318.18%
Other theft1341423.112133.33%
Anti-social behaviour92829.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences88569.25700.00%
Shoplifting53544.505200.00%
Public order42327.93223.08%
Burglary18259.870.00%
Drugs16111.371500.00%
Robbery1399.001200.00%
Vehicle crime1280.440.00%
Bicycle theft874.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson349.500.00%
Possession of weapons118.560.00%
Other crime16.190.00%

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 person55563.060.00%
Public order13340.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences1180.440.00%
Other theft668.06500.00%
Bicycle theft237.120.00%
Robbery112.370.00%
Other crime16.190.00%
Shoplifting16.190.00%
Drugs16.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.19-99.58%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 317 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3175871.89-18.51%
Other theft2401961.42-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences1041484.99-19.38%
Anti-social behaviour81643.495.19%
Public order56501.1821.74%
Shoplifting56346.5033.33%
Drugs25346.50108.33%
Criminal damage and arson20154.69-9.09%
Robbery15123.75-40.00%
Burglary1292.819.09%
Bicycle theft1074.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime961.8750.00%
Other crime255.69-60.00%
Possession of weapons212.37100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 389 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 276 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3896515.3816.12%
Other theft2762406.92-3.50%
Violence and sexual offences1291707.74-3.73%
Anti-social behaviour77798.18-27.36%
Public order46476.43-28.12%
Shoplifting42284.62-27.59%
Robbery25259.8747.06%
Criminal damage and arson22154.6929.41%
Bicycle theft12136.12-25.00%
Drugs1274.25-7.69%
Burglary1174.25-42.11%
Vehicle crime668.06-33.33%
Other crime537.12400.00%
Possession of weapons130.94-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 335 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3356682.4557.28%
Other theft2862072.8020.17%
Violence and sexual offences1341769.6152.27%
Anti-social behaviour106829.1251.43%
Public order64655.878.47%
Shoplifting58396.0041.46%
Burglary19358.8772.73%
Criminal damage and arson17117.5630.77%
Robbery17105.190.00%
Bicycle theft16105.19-27.27%
Drugs1399.00-7.14%
Vehicle crime980.44-30.77%
Possession of weapons555.69-37.50%
Other crime130.940.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 213 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2384999.460.00%
Theft from the person2131472.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences881317.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour70544.500.00%
Public order59433.120.00%
Shoplifting41365.060.00%
Bicycle theft22253.690.00%
Robbery17136.120.00%
Drugs14105.190.00%
Vehicle crime1386.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1380.440.00%
Burglary1180.440.00%
Possession of weapons868.060.00%
Other crime149.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1421 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
August 202469
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024134
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024240
December 2023276
November 2023286
October 2023238

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202418
January 202412
December 202311
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 1852 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 389 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024106
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024230
March 202455
January 2024317
December 2023389
November 2023335
October 2023213

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 579 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202478
April 202492
January 202481
December 202377
November 2023106
October 202370

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
July 20247
May 202410
April 202442
March 202413
January 202456
December 202346
November 202364
October 202359

A total of 777 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202494
July 20247
May 202419
April 202488
March 202411
January 2024104
December 2023129
November 2023134
October 202388

A total of 98 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 202316
October 202322

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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
March 20241
January 202415
December 202325
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 341 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202440
July 20241
May 20242
April 202453
March 20241
January 202456
December 202342
November 202358
October 202341

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202420
December 202322
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202425
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
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 0JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total92
    Other theft25
    Theft from the person22
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary6
    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. 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. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. 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
  • 15. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1