WC2R 0PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0PD

WC2R 0PD, Westminster has recorded a total of 701 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7687.70 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0PD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2R postcode area, which has experienced 29 crimes and a crime rate of 130.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2R 0PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0PD, encompassing approximately 91 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (164) incidents (1540.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (1785.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (99) incidents (1550.00% increase)

WC2R 0PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 112
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 74
  • Police Station with total crimes: 41

WC2R 0PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1647687.701540.00%
Violence and sexual offences1321798.551785.71%
Other theft991447.611550.00%
Anti-social behaviour971085.710.00%
Public order491063.78716.67%
Shoplifting45537.374400.00%
Robbery33493.503200.00%
Drugs26361.902500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20285.14566.67%
Vehicle crime13219.340.00%
Burglary10142.570.00%
Bicycle theft8109.670.00%
Other crime387.730.00%
Possession of weapons232.900.00%

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 person10383.84900.00%
Violence and sexual offences7109.670.00%
Other theft676.770.00%
Public order665.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson365.800.00%
Shoplifting132.900.00%
Drugs110.970.00%
Robbery110.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110.97-97.14%

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 person35910.24-90.08%
Violence and sexual offences19383.84-83.33%
Other theft11208.37-93.85%
Public order10120.63-82.76%
Robbery2109.67-91.67%
Shoplifting221.93-96.72%
Bicycle theft121.93-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime110.97-95.83%
Drugs110.97-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 353 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35310703.57541.82%
Other theft1793871.272883.33%
Violence and sexual offences1141963.05936.36%
Anti-social behaviour1071250.210.00%
Shoplifting611173.446000.00%
Public order58668.97427.27%
Drugs26636.072500.00%
Vehicle crime24285.140.00%
Robbery24263.202300.00%
Burglary19263.200.00%
Bicycle theft6208.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson365.800.00%
Possession of weapons132.900.00%
Other crime110.970.00%

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 person55976.040.00%
Public order11603.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11120.630.00%
Other theft6120.63200.00%
Bicycle theft265.800.00%
Robbery121.930.00%
Other crime110.970.00%
Shoplifting110.970.00%
Drugs110.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft221.93-99.36%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 491 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 313 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49114794.17-15.49%
Other theft3135384.68-18.06%
Violence and sexual offences1633432.60-17.26%
Anti-social behaviour1031787.588.42%
Public order711129.58-1.39%
Shoplifting63778.6431.25%
Drugs35690.9125.00%
Robbery34383.84-12.82%
Criminal damage and arson26372.8718.18%
Vehicle crime20285.14-13.04%
Burglary14219.34-17.65%
Bicycle theft8153.53-27.27%
Possession of weapons687.73200.00%
Other crime265.80-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 581 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 382 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58116702.3912.38%
Other theft3826371.690.79%
Violence and sexual offences1974189.311.55%
Anti-social behaviour952160.45-26.36%
Public order721041.84-25.00%
Shoplifting48789.61-35.14%
Robbery39526.4030.00%
Drugs28427.70-9.68%
Vehicle crime23307.07-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson22252.24-4.35%
Burglary17241.2721.43%
Bicycle theft11186.44-31.25%
Other crime6120.63200.00%
Possession of weapons265.80-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 517 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 379 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51716877.8649.42%
Other theft3795669.8215.90%
Violence and sexual offences1944156.4139.57%
Anti-social behaviour1292127.5548.28%
Public order961414.714.35%
Shoplifting741052.8148.00%
Drugs31811.54-11.43%
Robbery30339.9736.36%
Vehicle crime26329.00-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson23285.140.00%
Bicycle theft16252.24-15.79%
Burglary14175.47-12.50%
Possession of weapons8153.53-11.11%
Other crime287.73100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 346 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 327 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34613171.0963.98%
Other theft3273794.5037.97%
Violence and sexual offences1393586.13-2.80%
Public order921524.3858.62%
Anti-social behaviour871008.94-26.27%
Shoplifting50954.114.17%
Vehicle crime35548.3416.67%
Drugs35383.846.06%
Criminal damage and arson23383.8443.75%
Robbery22252.24-21.43%
Bicycle theft19241.275.56%
Burglary16208.37-15.79%
Possession of weapons9175.4712.50%
Other crime198.700.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23710615.830.00%
Theft from the person2112599.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1432313.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour1181568.250.00%
Public order581294.080.00%
Shoplifting48636.070.00%
Drugs33526.400.00%
Vehicle crime30361.900.00%
Robbery28329.000.00%
Burglary19307.070.00%
Bicycle theft18208.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson16197.400.00%
Possession of weapons8175.470.00%
Other crime187.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1941 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 382 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202499
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024179
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024313
December 2023382
November 2023379
October 2023327
September 2023237

A total of 2764 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 251.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 581 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024164
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024353
March 202455
January 2024491
December 2023581
November 2023517
October 2023346
September 2023211

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
May 20241
April 202424
January 202420
December 202323
November 202326
October 202335
September 202330

A total of 1119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024132
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024114
March 202411
January 2024163
December 2023197
November 2023194
October 2023139
September 2023143

A total of 736 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202497
April 2024107
January 2024103
December 202395
November 2023129
October 202387
September 2023118

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 393 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202461
March 20241
January 202463
December 202348
November 202374
October 202350
September 202348

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202419
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 214 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202434
December 202339
November 202330
October 202322
September 202328

A total of 523 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20246
May 202410
April 202458
March 202411
January 202471
December 202372
November 202396
October 202392
September 202358

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202426
December 202322
November 202323
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 217 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202435
December 202328
November 202331
October 202335
September 202333

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total112
    Theft from the person29
    Other theft20
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Drugs9
    Robbery8
    Public order6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total74
    Theft from the person20
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order10
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Corner House Street
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Little Newport Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. William Iv Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Charing Cross
    Total23
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckingham Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Trafalgar Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 12. Cranbourn Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Henrietta Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Craig'S Court
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Strand
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A301
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. B404
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 23. New Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Embankment Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. John Adam Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 28. Northumberland Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Embankment (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Whitehall Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1