WC2R 0RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0RN

WC2R 0RN, Westminster has recorded a total of 290 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1300.45 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0RN 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 0RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0RN, encompassing approximately 223 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (79) incidents (79.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (76) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)

WC2R 0RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 63
  • Strand with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

WC2R 0RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person791300.4579.55%
Other theft76354.26137.50%
Violence and sexual offences41340.815.13%
Anti-social behaviour24183.86-33.33%
Public order18107.6212.50%
Robbery1780.72240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1176.2337.50%
Shoplifting1049.3311.11%
Bicycle theft644.840.00%
Burglary526.910.00%
Other crime222.420.00%
Vehicle crime18.970.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44923.774300.00%
Violence and sexual offences39197.313800.00%
Anti-social behaviour36174.893500.00%
Other theft32161.430.00%
Public order16143.501500.00%
Shoplifting971.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson840.360.00%
Bicycle theft635.870.00%
Burglary526.910.00%
Robbery522.42400.00%
Drugs322.420.00%
Other crime213.45100.00%
Vehicle crime18.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.910.00%
Other crime14.480.00%
Public order14.480.00%
Robbery14.480.00%
Theft from the person14.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.480.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28.97-33.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person326.91-96.05%
Violence and sexual offences213.45-93.94%
Robbery18.97-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person761147.987500.00%
Other theft45340.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour42201.794100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33188.343200.00%
Shoplifting21147.980.00%
Burglary994.170.00%
Public order940.36350.00%
Bicycle theft840.360.00%
Robbery635.870.00%
Vehicle crime426.910.00%
Drugs317.940.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order222.420.00%
Theft from the person18.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.480.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft18.97-98.81%
Theft from the person14.48-98.61%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft841331.84-19.23%
Theft from the person72376.68-40.50%
Anti-social behaviour39322.87-2.50%
Violence and sexual offences37174.89-13.95%
Shoplifting21165.9210.53%
Public order1894.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson880.72-33.33%
Burglary535.8725.00%
Drugs422.42100.00%
Vehicle crime317.9450.00%
Bicycle theft313.45-57.14%
Robbery313.45-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1211686.1026.04%
Other theft104542.60-16.13%
Violence and sexual offences43466.3748.28%
Anti-social behaviour40192.83-20.00%
Shoplifting19179.3746.15%
Criminal damage and arson1285.2020.00%
Robbery1253.8150.00%
Public order953.81-35.71%
Bicycle theft740.360.00%
Burglary431.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime217.94-66.67%
Drugs28.97-60.00%
Other crime18.970.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1241668.1624.00%
Theft from the person96556.0554.84%
Anti-social behaviour50430.4931.58%
Violence and sexual offences29224.22-29.27%
Public order14130.04-22.22%
Shoplifting1362.78-18.75%
Burglary1058.3042.86%
Criminal damage and arson1044.84150.00%
Robbery844.84100.00%
Bicycle theft735.87-30.00%
Vehicle crime631.39-25.00%
Drugs526.9125.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1001399.100.00%
Theft from the person62448.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences41278.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour38183.860.00%
Public order18170.400.00%
Shoplifting1680.720.00%
Bicycle theft1071.750.00%
Vehicle crime844.840.00%
Burglary735.870.00%
Robbery431.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson417.940.00%
Drugs417.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 566 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202432
April 202445
February 20241
January 202484
December 2023104
November 2023124
October 2023100

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 20241
April 202442
March 20241
January 202439
December 202340
November 202350
October 202338

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 558 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202444
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 202476
March 20241
February 20241
January 202472
December 2023121
November 202396
October 202362

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202439
July 20241
May 20242
April 202433
March 20241
January 202437
December 202343
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202421
January 202421
December 202319
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202418
December 20239
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 202312
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total63
    Other theft20
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Essex Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 11. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fleet Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 13. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Drury Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Henrietta Street
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Burleigh Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. York Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Tavistock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Portsmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Montreal Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Exeter Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1