Crime Rate in Walbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walbrook

The total recorded crimes in Walbrook, City of London, UK in May 2025 are around 1,653 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walbrook crime rate of 48.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Walbrook, encompassing approximately 33,925 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (363) incidents (-2.42% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (333) incidents (21.98% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (291) incidents (27.63% increase)
Walbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 102
  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 87
  • Circus Place with total crimes: 81

How safe is Walbrook?

To understand the safety of Walbrook, we need to analyze Walbrook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to City of London:

    • In 2024, Walbrook reported a higher crime volume than the City of London average, with 24,543 crimes compared to 7,511. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walbrook witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other areas in the City of London.

    • In 2023, Walbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the City of London average, with 24,423 crimes compared to 7,281. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walbrook witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other areas in the City of London.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in City of London, Walbrook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Walbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walbrook has recorded 1,653 crimes with crime rate of 48.72 ranking 1th out of 4 in the City of London, UK

In 2024, the total Walbrook crimes were 24,543. The crime rate of Walbrook in 2024 was 723.44 (year) or 60.29 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the City of London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walbrook were around 24,423 crimes with yearly crime rate of 719.90 (year) or 59.99 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the City of London.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walbrook)CrimesRank (Walbrook)CrimesRank (Walbrook)
Farringdon Without684 27,992 27,248 2
Portsoken258 32,754 32,586 3
Cripplegate228 42,061 41,959 4
Aldersgate22 5206 5188 5

Walbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (363 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (333 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (372 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (321 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (360 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (300 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 282 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (354 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (249 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 477 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 405 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (588 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (420 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (489 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (435 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (441 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (285 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (432 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (327 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 399 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 336 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (720 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (642 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (426 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (414 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 444 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202542
March 202521
February 202518
January 202536
December 202457
November 202445
October 202430
September 202445
August 202418
July 202415
June 202430
May 202433

A total of 4032 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 310.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 420 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025243
April 2025321
March 2025360
February 2025252
January 2025213
December 2024321
November 2024420
October 2024369
September 2024255
August 2024243
July 2024231
June 2024390
May 2024414

A total of 822 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 202593
March 202551
February 202560
January 202551
December 202457
November 202430
October 202460
September 202457
August 202463
July 202454
June 202496
May 202442

A total of 1866 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202575
March 2025132
February 2025129
January 202584
December 2024123
November 2024168
October 2024153
September 2024114
August 2024210
July 2024180
June 2024216
May 2024189

A total of 4395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 338.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 720 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025333
April 2025273
March 2025291
February 2025252
January 2025246
December 2024294
November 2024276
October 2024366
September 2024285
August 2024276
July 2024399
June 2024720
May 2024384

A total of 5442 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 418.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 642 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025363
April 2025372
March 2025276
February 2025351
January 2025354
December 2024477
November 2024588
October 2024489
September 2024441
August 2024327
July 2024336
June 2024642
May 2024426

A total of 291 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202518
March 202521
February 202518
January 202524
December 202415
November 20243
October 202436
September 202412
August 202412
July 202433
June 202436
May 202430

A total of 4362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 335.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025291
April 2025228
March 2025300
February 2025282
January 2025249
December 2024405
November 2024285
October 2024435
September 2024234
August 2024432
July 2024324
June 2024552
May 2024345

A total of 999 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202560
March 202557
February 202557
January 202566
December 202457
November 202499
October 202484
September 202463
August 202490
July 202469
June 2024138
May 2024114

A total of 243 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202530
March 202521
February 202512
January 20259
December 202421
November 202439
October 202418
September 202415
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 202430

A total of 816 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202548
March 202560
February 202548
January 202560
December 202436
November 202448
October 202457
September 202451
August 202475
July 202487
June 2024174
May 202454

A total of 432 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202515
February 202539
January 20259
December 202421
November 202430
October 202457
September 202439
August 202433
July 202439
June 202466
May 202433

A total of 222 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202530
March 202515
February 20259
January 20256
December 202415
November 202424
October 202424
September 202421
August 202415
July 202415
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 699 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202542
March 202527
February 202515
January 202512
December 202415
November 202427
October 202478
September 202475
August 202475
July 202469
June 2024132
May 2024114

High Crime Locations Walbrook in May 2025

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

1. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences39
Drugs9
Other theft9
Theft from the person9
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Robbery6
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
2. Liverpool Street (Map)
Total87
Shoplifting24
Other theft21
Theft from the person18
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
3. Circus Place (Map)
Total81
Shoplifting48
Burglary12
Bicycle theft6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
4. Bishopsgate (Map)
Total81
Violence and sexual offences30
Other theft12
Public order12
Theft from the person12
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Robbery3
5. Mitre Street (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting39
Other theft12
Robbery9
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting33
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
7. Watling Street (Map)
Total48
Other theft21
Shoplifting18
Burglary3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Corbet Court (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting21
Other theft18
Burglary3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
9. Lower Thames Street (Map)
Total48
Theft from the person24
Other theft18
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
10. New Street (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting24
Public order6
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3

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