WC2R 0RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0RL

WC2R 0RL, Westminster has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 265.73 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2R postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2R 0RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0RL, encompassing approximately 127 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC2R 0RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leicester Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 8
  • Colchester (Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Embankment (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7

WC2R 0RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9265.73800.00%
Violence and sexual offences770.340.00%
Other theft654.710.00%
Public order646.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson346.890.00%
Shoplifting123.450.00%
Drugs17.820.00%
Robbery17.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17.82-97.06%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34640.88-86.82%
Violence and sexual offences19265.73-81.19%
Other theft11148.50-91.79%
Public order1085.97-79.17%
Robbery278.16-87.50%
Shoplifting215.63-96.72%
Bicycle theft115.63-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson17.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime17.82-90.00%
Drugs17.82-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 258 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2586002.40369.09%
Other theft1342016.432133.33%
Violence and sexual offences1011047.29818.18%
Anti-social behaviour95789.380.00%
Shoplifting61742.486000.00%
Public order48476.75300.00%
Drugs20375.151900.00%
Robbery16156.311500.00%
Burglary13125.050.00%
Vehicle crime10101.600.00%
Bicycle theft778.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson354.710.00%
Possession of weapons123.450.00%
Other crime17.820.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55703.410.00%
Public order12429.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences1193.790.00%
Other theft685.97500.00%
Bicycle theft246.890.00%
Robbery115.630.00%
Other crime17.820.00%
Shoplifting17.820.00%
Drugs17.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.82-99.58%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 347 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3478011.02-21.32%
Other theft2382712.02-20.40%
Violence and sexual offences1381860.12-8.61%
Anti-social behaviour841078.562.44%
Public order60656.5111.11%
Shoplifting59468.9431.11%
Drugs25461.1247.06%
Robbery22195.39-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson20171.945.26%
Burglary10156.31-9.09%
Bicycle theft978.16-10.00%
Vehicle crime670.340.00%
Possession of weapons546.89150.00%
Other crime239.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 441 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 299 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4419152.1014.84%
Other theft2993446.691.01%
Violence and sexual offences1512336.87-2.58%
Anti-social behaviour821180.16-22.64%
Public order54640.88-26.03%
Shoplifting45422.04-28.57%
Robbery28351.7027.27%
Criminal damage and arson19218.84-5.00%
Drugs17148.50-10.53%
Burglary11132.87-21.43%
Bicycle theft1085.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime678.16-25.00%
Other crime646.89200.00%
Possession of weapons246.89-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 384 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 296 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3849261.5253.60%
Other theft2963001.2017.46%
Violence and sexual offences1552313.4356.57%
Anti-social behaviour1061211.4234.18%
Public order73828.462.82%
Shoplifting63570.5443.18%
Robbery22492.3829.41%
Criminal damage and arson20171.9411.11%
Drugs19156.31-5.00%
Bicycle theft15148.50-16.67%
Burglary14117.23-6.67%
Vehicle crime8109.4214.29%
Possession of weapons862.53-11.11%
Other crime262.53100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2527034.0636.22%
Theft from the person2501969.5457.23%
Violence and sexual offences991953.91-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour79773.75-21.78%
Public order71617.4336.54%
Shoplifting44554.91-6.38%
Drugs20343.89-4.76%
Bicycle theft18156.31-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson18140.685.88%
Robbery17140.68-29.17%
Burglary15132.87-11.76%
Possession of weapons9117.2350.00%
Vehicle crime770.3475.00%
Other crime154.710.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1856002.40-19.57%
Theft from the person1591445.89-11.17%
Violence and sexual offences1141242.684.59%
Anti-social behaviour101890.9821.69%
Public order52789.3815.56%
Shoplifting47406.41-28.79%
Robbery24367.33-27.27%
Drugs21187.58-8.70%
Bicycle theft20164.1317.65%
Burglary17156.316.25%
Criminal damage and arson17132.87-32.00%
Possession of weapons6132.87100.00%
Vehicle crime446.8933.33%
Other crime131.26-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 179 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2306518.23-8.00%
Theft from the person1791797.591.70%
Violence and sexual offences1091399.00-13.49%
Anti-social behaviour83851.907.79%
Shoplifting66648.70-19.51%
Public order45515.83-8.16%
Robbery33351.7026.92%
Criminal damage and arson25257.92127.27%
Drugs23195.39-47.73%
Bicycle theft17179.76-10.53%
Burglary16132.8760.00%
Vehicle crime3125.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons323.45-40.00%
Other crime223.45100.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 176 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2506940.280.00%
Theft from the person1761953.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences1261375.550.00%
Shoplifting82984.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour77640.880.00%
Public order49601.800.00%
Drugs44382.970.00%
Robbery26343.890.00%
Bicycle theft19203.210.00%
Vehicle crime12148.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson1193.790.00%
Burglary1085.970.00%
Possession of weapons578.160.00%
Other crime139.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2293 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 191.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 441 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 202434
April 2024258
March 202455
January 2024347
December 2023441
November 2023384
October 2023250
September 2023159
August 2023179
July 2023176

A total of 1908 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 159.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 299 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024134
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024238
December 2023299
November 2023296
October 2023252
September 2023185
August 2023230
July 2023250

A total of 480 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 202410
April 202448
March 202412
January 202460
December 202354
November 202373
October 202371
September 202352
August 202345
July 202349

A total of 1030 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 202419
April 2024101
March 202411
January 2024138
December 2023151
November 2023155
October 202399
September 2023114
August 2023109
July 2023126

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202420
December 202319
November 202320
October 202318
September 202317
August 202325
July 202311

A total of 471 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202461
March 20241
January 202459
December 202345
November 202363
October 202344
September 202347
August 202366
July 202382

A total of 192 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202425
December 202317
November 202319
October 202320
September 202321
August 202323
July 202344

A total of 192 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20241
January 202422
December 202328
November 202322
October 202317
September 202324
August 202333
July 202326

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202318
September 202320
August 202317
July 202319

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234
August 20233
July 202312

A total of 707 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202495
January 202484
December 202382
November 2023106
October 202379
September 2023101
August 202383
July 202377

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 202315
September 202317
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colchester (Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Embankment (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Covent Garden (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charing Cross (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Long Acre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1