WC2R 0JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0JT

WC2R 0JT, Westminster has recorded a total of 910 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9122.89 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0JT 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 0JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0JT, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (220) incidents (38.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (203) incidents (113.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (11.63% increase)

WC2R 0JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 119
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2R 0JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2209122.8938.36%
Other theft2032205.53113.68%
Violence and sexual offences1442035.1111.63%
Anti-social behaviour1071443.624.90%
Shoplifting501072.6911.11%
Public order47501.26-4.08%
Robbery39471.1821.88%
Criminal damage and arson25390.9825.00%
Drugs22250.63-12.00%
Bicycle theft18220.55125.00%
Burglary14180.4540.00%
Vehicle crime12140.3571.43%
Other crime6120.30100.00%
Possession of weapons360.1550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1596877.261490.00%
Violence and sexual offences1291594.001742.86%
Anti-social behaviour1021293.250.00%
Other theft951022.571483.33%
Public order49952.39716.67%
Shoplifting45491.234400.00%
Robbery32451.133100.00%
Drugs25320.802400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20250.63566.67%
Burglary10200.500.00%
Bicycle theft8100.250.00%
Vehicle crime780.200.00%
Other crime370.180.00%
Possession of weapons230.080.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10350.88900.00%
Violence and sexual offences7100.250.00%
Other theft670.180.00%
Public order660.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson360.150.00%
Shoplifting130.080.00%
Drugs110.030.00%
Robbery110.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110.03-97.14%

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 person35832.09-89.77%
Violence and sexual offences19350.88-83.33%
Other theft11190.48-93.60%
Public order10110.28-82.76%
Robbery2100.25-91.30%
Shoplifting220.05-96.77%
Bicycle theft120.05-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime110.03-91.67%
Drugs110.03-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3429463.75521.82%
Other theft1723428.602766.67%
Violence and sexual offences1141724.33936.36%
Anti-social behaviour1071142.870.00%
Shoplifting621072.696100.00%
Public order58621.56427.27%
Drugs26581.462500.00%
Robbery23260.652200.00%
Burglary17230.580.00%
Vehicle crime12170.430.00%
Bicycle theft6120.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson360.150.00%
Possession of weapons130.080.00%
Other crime110.030.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55892.240.00%
Public order11551.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11110.280.00%
Other theft6110.28200.00%
Bicycle theft260.150.00%
Robbery120.050.00%
Other crime110.030.00%
Shoplifting110.030.00%
Drugs110.030.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft220.05-99.34%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 471 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 302 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47112982.58-16.49%
Other theft3024721.85-17.71%
Violence and sexual offences1603027.60-19.19%
Anti-social behaviour1031604.029.57%
Public order691032.59-1.43%
Shoplifting63691.7428.57%
Drugs35631.5829.63%
Robbery29350.88-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson24290.7314.29%
Burglary14240.60-6.67%
Vehicle crime9140.35-10.00%
Bicycle theft890.23-27.27%
Possession of weapons680.20200.00%
Other crime260.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 564 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 367 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56414757.0311.90%
Other theft3675654.190.55%
Violence and sexual offences1983679.236.45%
Anti-social behaviour941984.98-25.98%
Public order70942.36-23.91%
Shoplifting49701.76-32.88%
Robbery38491.2331.03%
Drugs27380.96-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson21270.680.00%
Burglary15210.537.14%
Bicycle theft11150.38-31.25%
Vehicle crime10110.28-9.09%
Other crime6100.25200.00%
Possession of weapons260.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 504 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 365 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50414797.1350.00%
Other theft3655052.6814.42%
Violence and sexual offences1863659.1837.78%
Anti-social behaviour1271864.6842.70%
Public order921273.196.98%
Shoplifting73922.3143.14%
Robbery29731.8431.82%
Drugs28290.73-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson21280.70-8.70%
Bicycle theft16210.53-11.11%
Burglary14160.40-12.50%
Vehicle crime11140.3537.50%
Possession of weapons8110.28-11.11%
Other crime280.20100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 336 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 319 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33611498.850.00%
Other theft3193368.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1353198.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour891353.400.00%
Public order86892.240.00%
Shoplifting51862.160.00%
Drugs34511.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23340.860.00%
Robbery22230.580.00%
Bicycle theft18220.550.00%
Burglary16180.450.00%
Possession of weapons9160.400.00%
Vehicle crime890.230.00%
Other crime180.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 729 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 2024102
April 2024107
January 2024103
December 202394
November 2023127
October 202389

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202417
January 202414
December 202315
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 1848 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 367 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024203
August 202495
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024172
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024302
December 2023367
November 2023365
October 2023319

A total of 216 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202429
December 202338
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 2697 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 245.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 564 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024220
August 2024159
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024342
March 202455
January 2024471
December 2023564
November 2023504
October 2023336

A total of 1103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 2024129
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024114
March 202411
January 2024160
December 2023198
November 2023186
October 2023135

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202462
March 20241
January 202463
December 202349
November 202373
October 202351

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202424
December 202321
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
May 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 200 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202435
December 202327
November 202328
October 202334

A total of 498 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202449
July 20246
May 202410
April 202458
March 202411
January 202469
December 202370
November 202392
October 202386

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total138
    Theft from the person37
    Other theft36
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Robbery9
    Drugs7
    Public order5
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total119
    Theft from the person32
    Other theft30
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary6
    Drugs4
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 6. 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
  • 7. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Craig'S Court
    Total21
    Other theft7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. 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
  • 21. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 25. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2