Crime Rate in Walbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walbrook

The total recorded crimes in Walbrook, City of London, UK in July 2025 are around 357 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walbrook crime rate of 10.52 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (99) incidents (-71.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (-57.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-87.88% decrease)
Walbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worship Street with total crimes: 36
  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 24
  • Ludgate Square with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Walbrook has recorded 357 crimes with crime rate of 10.52 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walbrook)CrimesRank (Walbrook)CrimesRank (Walbrook)
Farringdon Without360 17,992 27,248 2
Portsoken51 42,754 32,586 3
Cripplegate57 32,061 41,959 4
AldersgateNA NA206 5188 5

Walbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (348 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (297 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2808 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 280.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 435 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 2025297
May 2025291
April 2025228
March 2025300
February 2025282
January 2025249
December 2024405
November 2024285
October 2024435

A total of 264 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202536
May 202524
April 202527
March 202515
February 202539
January 20259
December 202421
November 202430
October 202457

A total of 3717 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 371.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 2025348
May 2025363
April 2025372
March 2025276
February 2025351
January 2025354
December 2024477
November 2024588
October 2024489

A total of 2811 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 281.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 420 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 2025219
May 2025243
April 2025321
March 2025360
February 2025252
January 2025213
December 2024321
November 2024420
October 2024369

A total of 597 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202575
May 2025108
April 202593
March 202551
February 202560
January 202551
December 202457
November 202430
October 202460

A total of 2649 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 264.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 366 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 2025291
May 2025333
April 2025273
March 2025291
February 2025252
January 2025246
December 2024294
November 2024276
October 2024366

A total of 1062 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 106.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202593
May 202593
April 202575
March 2025132
February 2025129
January 202584
December 2024123
November 2024168
October 2024153

A total of 645 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202587
May 202545
April 202560
March 202557
February 202557
January 202566
December 202457
November 202499
October 202484

A total of 384 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202563
May 202554
April 202542
March 202521
February 202518
January 202536
December 202457
November 202445
October 202430

A total of 180 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 202515
April 202530
March 202521
February 202512
January 20259
December 202421
November 202439
October 202418

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202530
May 202518
April 202542
March 202527
February 202515
January 202512
December 202415
November 202427
October 202478

A total of 180 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 202533
April 202518
March 202521
February 202518
January 202524
December 202415
November 20243
October 202436

A total of 438 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202560
May 202518
April 202548
March 202560
February 202548
January 202560
December 202436
November 202448
October 202457

A total of 153 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202515
May 202515
April 202530
March 202515
February 20259
January 20256
December 202415
November 202424
October 202424

High Crime Locations Walbrook in July 2025

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

1. Worship Street (Map)
Total36
Drugs30
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
2. Liverpool Street (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person15
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ludgate Square (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Theft from the person6
Burglary3
4. Watling Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Burglary3
Theft from the person3
5. Moorgate (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
6. Puddle Dock (Map)
Total12
Robbery9
Theft from the person3
7. London Liverpool Street (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person9
Other theft3
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cooper'S Row (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Theft from the person3
10. Lombard Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3

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