WC2R 0QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0QE

WC2R 0QE, Westminster has recorded a total of 1009 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12772.04 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0QE 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 0QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0QE, encompassing approximately 79 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (246) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (218) incidents (107.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (9.09% increase)

WC2R 0QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 138
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 107
  • Leicester Square with total crimes: 66

WC2R 0QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 218 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24612772.0436.67%
Other theft2183113.90107.62%
Violence and sexual offences1562759.479.09%
Anti-social behaviour1131974.674.63%
Public order531430.37-7.02%
Shoplifting51670.8810.87%
Robbery43645.5630.30%
Drugs32544.30-8.57%
Vehicle crime31405.06138.46%
Criminal damage and arson27392.4028.57%
Bicycle theft18341.77125.00%
Burglary12227.859.09%
Other crime6151.90100.00%
Possession of weapons375.9550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1809683.461700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1432278.461687.50%
Anti-social behaviour1081810.110.00%
Other theft1051367.081650.00%
Public order571329.10850.00%
Shoplifting46721.514500.00%
Drugs35582.273400.00%
Robbery33443.033200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21417.72600.00%
Vehicle crime13265.820.00%
Burglary11164.560.00%
Bicycle theft8139.240.00%
Other crime3101.260.00%
Possession of weapons237.970.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10455.69900.00%
Violence and sexual offences8126.580.00%
Other theft6101.260.00%
Public order675.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson375.950.00%
Shoplifting137.970.00%
Drugs112.660.00%
Robbery112.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.66-97.14%

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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person351037.97-90.86%
Violence and sexual offences18443.03-86.05%
Other theft11227.85-94.05%
Public order10139.24-83.05%
Robbery2126.58-92.31%
Shoplifting225.32-96.72%
Bicycle theft125.32-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime112.66-95.83%
Drugs112.66-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 383 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38313265.70596.36%
Other theft1854848.062983.33%
Violence and sexual offences1292341.751072.73%
Anti-social behaviour1191632.900.00%
Shoplifting611506.326000.00%
Public order59772.14436.36%
Drugs32746.833100.00%
Robbery26405.062500.00%
Vehicle crime24329.110.00%
Burglary19303.790.00%
Bicycle theft6240.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson375.950.00%
Possession of weapons137.970.00%
Other crime112.660.00%

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 person551126.570.00%
Public order11696.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11139.240.00%
Other theft6139.24200.00%
Bicycle theft275.950.00%
Robbery125.320.00%
Other crime112.660.00%
Shoplifting112.660.00%
Drugs112.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft225.32-99.36%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 516 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 314 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51617468.20-14.99%
Other theft3146531.59-19.07%
Violence and sexual offences1663974.65-16.58%
Anti-social behaviour1072101.254.90%
Public order661354.42-8.33%
Shoplifting62835.4434.78%
Drugs37784.808.82%
Robbery37468.35-7.50%
Criminal damage and arson25468.3525.00%
Vehicle crime19316.45-24.00%
Burglary13240.50-13.33%
Bicycle theft9164.56-18.18%
Possession of weapons7113.92250.00%
Other crime288.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 607 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 388 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60719835.2613.46%
Other theft3887683.473.74%
Violence and sexual offences1994911.354.19%
Anti-social behaviour1022518.96-29.17%
Public order721291.13-26.53%
Shoplifting46911.38-36.11%
Robbery40582.2725.00%
Drugs34506.323.03%
Vehicle crime25430.38-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson20316.45-16.67%
Burglary15253.1615.38%
Bicycle theft11189.87-26.67%
Other crime6139.2450.00%
Possession of weapons275.95-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 535 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 374 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53519873.2456.89%
Other theft3746772.0912.99%
Violence and sexual offences1914734.1331.72%
Anti-social behaviour1442417.7053.19%
Public order981822.777.69%
Shoplifting721240.5046.94%
Drugs33911.38-13.16%
Robbery32417.7228.00%
Vehicle crime27405.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24341.77-4.00%
Bicycle theft15303.79-21.05%
Burglary13189.87-23.53%
Possession of weapons8164.56-11.11%
Other crime4101.26300.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 341 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34115455.560.00%
Other theft3314316.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences1454189.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour941835.430.00%
Public order911189.860.00%
Shoplifting491151.890.00%
Drugs38620.250.00%
Vehicle crime36481.010.00%
Robbery25455.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson25316.450.00%
Bicycle theft19316.450.00%
Burglary17240.500.00%
Possession of weapons9215.190.00%
Other crime1113.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 787 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 2024108
April 2024119
January 2024107
December 2023102
November 2023144
October 202394

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 20249
December 202311
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 1940 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 388 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024218
August 2024105
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024185
March 20246
February 20242
January 2024314
December 2023388
November 2023374
October 2023331

A total of 2909 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 264.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 607 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024246
August 2024180
July 202410
June 20241
May 202435
April 2024383
March 202455
January 2024516
December 2023607
November 2023535
October 2023341

A total of 1166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 2024143
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024129
March 202411
January 2024166
December 2023199
November 2023191
October 2023145

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202446
July 20241
May 20242
April 202461
March 20241
January 202462
December 202346
November 202372
October 202349

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202425
December 202320
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 240 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202433
July 20241
May 20242
April 202426
March 20241
January 202437
December 202340
November 202332
October 202325

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202419
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
May 20241
April 202424
January 202419
December 202325
November 202327
October 202336

A total of 244 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202435
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202437
December 202334
November 202333
October 202338

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 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202457
July 20246
May 202410
April 202459
March 202411
January 202466
December 202372
November 202398
October 202391

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2R 0QE 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
    Total107
    Theft from the person31
    Other theft26
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary5
    Drugs4
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Leicester Square
    Total66
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Little Newport Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Charing Cross
    Total25
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. 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
  • 15. Trafalgar Square
    Total21
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 21. 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
  • 22. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Whitcomb Street
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 26. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Orange Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1