STRAND, WC2R 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2R 1AP

STRAND, WC2R 1AP, Westminster has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 200.22 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 1AP 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 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 1AP, encompassing approximately 174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WC2R 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 11
  • Temple Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Temple (Lu Station) with total crimes: 3

STRAND, WC2R 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8200.22166.67%
Theft from the person545.76-70.59%
Public order428.60100.00%
Bicycle theft422.88300.00%
Other theft322.88-25.00%
Robbery217.16100.00%
Burglary211.440.00%
Vehicle crime211.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.44100.00%
Other crime111.440.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17183.0654.55%
Other theft497.25-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences322.88-50.00%
Drugs217.160.00%
Public order211.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft15.720.00%
Robbery15.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.720.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11211.66-77.08%
Other theft762.93-79.41%
Violence and sexual offences640.04-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson434.3233.33%
Robbery222.88-33.33%
Drugs211.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.44-94.44%
Bicycle theft15.72-75.00%
Shoplifting15.720.00%
Burglary15.72-90.91%
Public order15.72-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48886.67700.00%
Other theft34274.581033.33%
Violence and sexual offences20194.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour18114.41800.00%
Burglary11102.971000.00%
Public order862.93166.67%
Vehicle crime445.760.00%
Bicycle theft422.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson322.88200.00%
Robbery317.16200.00%
Drugs217.16100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6120.13-14.29%
Public order334.3250.00%
Other theft317.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.160.00%
Other crime211.44100.00%
Robbery111.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.720.00%
Bicycle theft15.720.00%
Drugs15.720.00%
Burglary15.720.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7131.57-76.67%
Violence and sexual offences440.04-80.00%
Other theft322.88-92.50%
Vehicle crime317.160.00%
Public order217.16-83.33%
Bicycle theft111.44-66.67%
Drugs15.72-80.00%
Other crime15.720.00%
Burglary15.72-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40777.9833.33%
Theft from the person30228.82-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences20171.61-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour16114.4133.33%
Public order1291.53300.00%
Drugs568.6525.00%
Vehicle crime328.600.00%
Burglary317.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft317.16-25.00%
Robbery317.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.16-85.71%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person39789.43-4.88%
Other theft30223.10-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences23171.61-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour12131.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson768.6516.67%
Burglary640.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft434.32-50.00%
Drugs422.88100.00%
Robbery322.88-25.00%
Public order317.16-70.00%
Vehicle crime317.160.00%
Other crime217.160.00%
Shoplifting211.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft551064.01-5.17%
Theft from the person41314.6310.81%
Violence and sexual offences27234.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20154.4517.65%
Public order10114.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft857.200.00%
Burglary845.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson645.76100.00%
Robbery434.320.00%
Vehicle crime322.88-50.00%
Drugs217.16-60.00%
Shoplifting211.440.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft581069.73123.08%
Theft from the person37331.7927.59%
Violence and sexual offences27211.6668.75%
Anti-social behaviour17154.45-19.05%
Public order1597.25150.00%
Bicycle theft885.8114.29%
Vehicle crime645.760.00%
Drugs534.3266.67%
Burglary428.60-33.33%
Robbery422.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson322.88-62.50%
Shoplifting217.16100.00%
Other crime111.440.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29749.38-23.68%
Other theft26165.89-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour21148.73-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences16120.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson891.5333.33%
Bicycle theft745.7675.00%
Vehicle crime640.0420.00%
Burglary634.3220.00%
Public order634.320.00%
Drugs334.32200.00%
Shoplifting117.16-80.00%
Robbery15.72-66.67%
Other crime15.72-50.00%

In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38835.1911.76%
Other theft36217.3824.14%
Anti-social behaviour23205.944.55%
Violence and sexual offences12131.57-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson668.65-14.29%
Public order634.32-14.29%
Vehicle crime534.32-16.67%
Shoplifting528.6025.00%
Burglary528.60150.00%
Bicycle theft428.6033.33%
Robbery322.88-62.50%
Other crime217.160.00%
Drugs111.44-87.50%

In July 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34903.840.00%
Other theft29194.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences26165.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22148.730.00%
Drugs8125.850.00%
Robbery845.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson745.760.00%
Public order740.040.00%
Vehicle crime640.040.00%
Shoplifting434.320.00%
Bicycle theft322.880.00%
Burglary217.160.00%
Other crime211.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 202412
December 20233
November 202310
October 202315
September 20236
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 342 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202417
May 202411
April 202448
March 20246
February 20247
January 202430
December 202339
November 202341
October 202337
September 202329
August 202338
July 202334

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 202420
February 20244
January 202420
December 202323
November 202327
October 202327
September 202316
August 202312
July 202326

A total of 328 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 202434
March 20243
February 20243
January 202440
December 202330
November 202355
October 202358
September 202326
August 202336
July 202329

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202416
December 202312
November 202320
October 202317
September 202321
August 202323
July 202322

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Temple Avenue
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Temple (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Old Mitre Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kings Bench Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Temple Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Dorset Buildings
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bouverie Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Middle Temple Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Printer Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Rolls Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fetter Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Harding Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1