WC2R 1AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 1AE

WC2R 1AE, Westminster has recorded a total of 259 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1206.51 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 1AE 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 1AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 1AE, encompassing approximately 214 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2R 1AE area, explore the WC2R 1AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (65) incidents (124.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)

WC2R 1AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 32
  • Strand with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

WC2R 1AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person771206.5183.33%
Other theft65358.69124.14%
Violence and sexual offences35302.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour27163.04-41.30%
Public order13125.78-7.14%
Robbery1060.5642.86%
Shoplifting1046.58100.00%
Bicycle theft846.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson737.270.00%
Burglary532.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime223.29100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46917.704500.00%
Theft from the person42214.284100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30195.650.00%
Other theft29139.752800.00%
Public order14135.091300.00%
Robbery765.22600.00%
Burglary732.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson732.610.00%
Bicycle theft632.61500.00%
Shoplifting527.950.00%
Other crime223.29100.00%
Vehicle crime19.320.00%
Drugs14.660.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime137.270.00%
Public order14.660.00%
Robbery14.660.00%
Theft from the person14.66-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.660.00%
Bicycle theft14.660.00%
Vehicle crime14.660.00%
Other theft14.660.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person427.95-20.00%
Drugs118.630.00%
Vehicle crime14.660.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person541.93-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences223.29-94.12%
Robbery19.32-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson14.660.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person801262.417900.00%
Other theft49372.674800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43228.264200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34200.313300.00%
Shoplifting19158.380.00%
Burglary1388.510.00%
Public order1060.56400.00%
Robbery746.58600.00%
Bicycle theft732.610.00%
Vehicle crime632.610.00%
Drugs227.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.320.00%

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 order232.610.00%
Theft from the person19.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.660.00%
Other theft14.660.00%
Robbery14.660.00%

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 theft113.98-98.98%
Theft from the person14.66-98.44%
Violence and sexual offences14.66-97.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft981392.85-1.01%
Theft from the person64456.52-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour45298.1312.50%
Violence and sexual offences37209.63-5.13%
Shoplifting16172.36-11.11%
Public order1574.5387.50%
Vehicle crime569.880.00%
Burglary523.290.00%
Drugs423.29300.00%
Bicycle theft418.63-50.00%
Robbery318.63-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson313.98-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1161672.3527.47%
Other theft99540.37-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour40461.18-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences39186.3311.43%
Shoplifting18181.6828.57%
Robbery1183.8583.33%
Criminal damage and arson951.2412.50%
Bicycle theft841.93-11.11%
Public order837.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime537.27-28.57%
Burglary523.29-54.55%
Drugs123.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1231718.9343.02%
Theft from the person91572.9849.18%
Anti-social behaviour49423.9136.11%
Violence and sexual offences35228.26-10.26%
Shoplifting14163.04-6.67%
Public order1265.22-29.41%
Burglary1155.90175.00%
Bicycle theft951.24-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson841.93166.67%
Vehicle crime737.27-41.67%
Robbery632.6150.00%
Drugs327.950.00%
Possession of weapons113.980.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft861355.580.00%
Theft from the person61400.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences39284.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour36181.680.00%
Public order17167.700.00%
Shoplifting1579.190.00%
Vehicle crime1269.880.00%
Bicycle theft1155.900.00%
Burglary451.240.00%
Robbery418.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.630.00%
Drugs313.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 202415
December 20238
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
February 20241
January 202437
December 202339
November 202335
October 202339

A total of 552 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202429
July 20241
April 202449
March 20241
February 20241
January 202498
December 202399
November 2023123
October 202386

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202446
July 20241
April 202443
March 20241
January 202445
December 202340
November 202349
October 202336

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202413
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 543 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202442
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 202480
March 20241
February 20241
January 202464
December 2023116
November 202391
October 202361

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202419
January 202416
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2R 1AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total32
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Savoy Way
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Burleigh Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dryden Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Tavistock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Great Queen Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Middle Temple Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Serle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Portsmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Wild Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Montreal Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lincoln'S Inn Fields
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1