WC2R 0ZA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 0ZA

WC2R 0ZA, Westminster has recorded a total of 689 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5222.76 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 0ZA 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 0ZA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 0ZA, encompassing approximately 131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (160) incidents (36.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (157) incidents (115.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (15.31% increase)

WC2R 0ZA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 85
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 61
  • Corner House Street with total crimes: 39

WC2R 0ZA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1605222.7636.75%
Other theft1571212.83115.07%
Violence and sexual offences1131190.0915.31%
Anti-social behaviour74856.561.37%
Shoplifting46560.939.52%
Public order36348.69-7.69%
Robbery28272.8927.27%
Criminal damage and arson23212.2543.75%
Bicycle theft16174.34100.00%
Drugs13121.28-23.53%
Burglary1098.5425.00%
Vehicle crime775.80133.33%
Possession of weapons353.060.00%
Other crime322.7450.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1173926.541070.00%
Violence and sexual offences98886.881300.00%
Other theft73742.861116.67%
Anti-social behaviour73553.350.00%
Shoplifting42553.354100.00%
Public order39318.37457.14%
Robbery22295.631000.00%
Drugs17166.761600.00%
Criminal damage and arson16128.86433.33%
Burglary8121.280.00%
Bicycle theft860.640.00%
Vehicle crime360.640.00%
Other crime222.740.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10280.47900.00%
Public order775.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences753.060.00%
Other theft653.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson345.480.00%
Robbery222.740.00%
Shoplifting115.160.00%
Drugs17.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17.58-97.22%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36644.32-85.19%
Violence and sexual offences19272.89-78.89%
Other theft11144.02-91.20%
Public order1083.38-78.72%
Robbery375.80-82.35%
Shoplifting222.74-96.43%
Bicycle theft115.16-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson17.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime17.58-90.00%
Drugs17.58-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2435442.59341.82%
Other theft1251841.991983.33%
Violence and sexual offences90947.53718.18%
Anti-social behaviour88682.220.00%
Shoplifting56667.065500.00%
Public order47424.49261.54%
Drugs18356.271700.00%
Robbery17136.441600.00%
Burglary12128.860.00%
Vehicle crime1090.960.00%
Bicycle theft775.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson353.060.00%
Possession of weapons122.740.00%
Other crime17.580.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55689.800.00%
Public order13416.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences1198.540.00%
Other theft683.38500.00%
Bicycle theft245.480.00%
Robbery115.160.00%
Other crime17.580.00%
Shoplifting17.580.00%
Drugs17.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.58-99.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 324 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 225 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3247208.77-21.93%
Other theft2252455.99-19.06%
Violence and sexual offences1171705.55-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour79886.880.00%
Public order57598.847.55%
Shoplifting56432.0727.27%
Drugs25424.4978.57%
Robbery20189.51-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson18151.60-14.29%
Burglary10136.44-9.09%
Bicycle theft975.80-10.00%
Vehicle crime768.2216.67%
Other crime253.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons215.160.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 415 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 278 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4158406.4415.92%
Other theft2783145.782.21%
Violence and sexual offences1432107.30-0.69%
Anti-social behaviour791083.97-17.71%
Public order53598.84-27.40%
Shoplifting44401.75-25.42%
Robbery27333.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21204.6723.53%
Drugs14159.18-12.50%
Burglary11106.12-26.67%
Bicycle theft1083.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime675.80-14.29%
Other crime645.48200.00%
Possession of weapons245.48-71.43%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 358 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 272 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3588330.6451.05%
Other theft2722713.7120.35%
Violence and sexual offences1442061.8161.80%
Anti-social behaviour961091.5537.14%
Public order73727.707.35%
Shoplifting59553.3559.46%
Robbery18447.235.88%
Criminal damage and arson17136.440.00%
Drugs16128.860.00%
Burglary15121.280.00%
Bicycle theft15113.70-6.25%
Vehicle crime7113.700.00%
Possession of weapons753.06-12.50%
Other crime253.06100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2376246.090.00%
Other theft2261796.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences891713.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour70674.640.00%
Public order68530.610.00%
Shoplifting37515.450.00%
Robbery17280.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson17128.860.00%
Bicycle theft16128.860.00%
Drugs16121.280.00%
Burglary15121.280.00%
Possession of weapons8113.700.00%
Vehicle crime760.640.00%
Other crime153.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 559 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202473
April 202488
January 202479
December 202379
November 202396
October 202370

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 1380 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202473
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024125
March 20246
February 20241
January 2024225
December 2023278
November 2023272
October 2023226

A total of 1956 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 415 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024160
August 2024117
July 202410
June 20241
May 202436
April 2024243
March 202455
January 2024324
December 2023415
November 2023358
October 2023237

A total of 831 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202498
July 20247
May 202419
April 202490
March 202411
January 2024117
December 2023143
November 2023144
October 202389

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202442
July 20241
May 20242
April 202456
March 20241
January 202456
December 202344
November 202359
October 202337

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202418
December 202321
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20242
May 20243
April 202417
March 20241
January 202420
December 202327
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202412
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202425
December 202314
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 403 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202439
July 20247
May 202410
April 202447
March 202413
January 202457
December 202353
November 202373
October 202368

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
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 0ZA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total85
    Other theft22
    Theft from the person21
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary4
    Robbery4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total61
    Theft from the person24
    Other theft13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Police Station
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Embankment Place
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. 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
  • 11. Cranbourn Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bear Street
    Total14
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. B404
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Buckingham Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. 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
  • 17. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 20. Northumberland Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Savoy Court
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lower Robert Street
    Total9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bedford Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Villiers Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1