STRAND, WC2R 0PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0PS

STRAND, WC2R 0PS, Westminster has recorded a total of 938 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10286.83 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0PS 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 0PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0PS, encompassing approximately 91 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (225) incidents (37.20% increase)
  • Other theft: (207) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (147) incidents (11.36% increase)

WC2R 0PS 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44

STRAND, WC2R 0PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 225 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22510286.8337.20%
Other theft2072467.52109.09%
Violence and sexual offences1472270.1211.36%
Anti-social behaviour1041612.117.22%
Shoplifting501140.5411.11%
Public order49548.340.00%
Robbery39537.3718.18%
Vehicle crime29427.70123.08%
Criminal damage and arson26318.0430.00%
Drugs22285.14-15.38%
Bicycle theft18241.27125.00%
Burglary13197.4030.00%
Other crime6142.57100.00%
Possession of weapons365.8050.00%

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 person34613171.090.00%
Other theft3273794.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1393586.130.00%
Public order921524.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour871008.940.00%
Shoplifting50954.110.00%
Vehicle crime35548.340.00%
Drugs35383.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson23383.840.00%
Robbery22252.240.00%
Bicycle theft19241.270.00%
Burglary16208.370.00%
Possession of weapons9175.470.00%
Other crime198.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 722 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202497
April 2024107
January 2024103
December 202395
November 2023129
October 202387

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
September 202418
August 20248
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 1911 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 173.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 382 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024207
August 202499
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024179
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024313
December 2023382
November 2023379
October 2023327

A total of 2778 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 252.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 581 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024225
August 2024164
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024353
March 202455
January 2024491
December 2023581
November 2023517
October 2023346

A total of 1123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 2024132
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024114
March 202411
January 2024163
December 2023197
November 2023194
October 2023139

A total of 395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202445
July 20241
May 20242
April 202461
March 20241
January 202463
December 202348
November 202374
October 202350

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 225 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202434
December 202339
November 202330
October 202322

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202419
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
May 20241
April 202424
January 202420
December 202323
November 202326
October 202335

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202435
December 202328
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 514 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

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

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 0PS 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. Parking Area
    Total44
    Vehicle crime17
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. 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
  • 14. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 24. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2