WC2A 1LR Crime Rate & Safety Guide 2026

Is WC2A 1LR safe? Crime statistics for WC2A 1LR in City of London, London.

VERY HIGH CRIME

Very high crime area

344.8 incidents per 1,000 residents (within 1500m)

Safety score /100

Trend: ↑ Rising 60.5% compared to previous period

-31%

vs City of London average

Below borough average — safer

+430%

vs London average

Above London average

Crime by type

Other crime

303

Theft

109

Violence & sexual offences

Burglary

Drug offences

Anti-social behaviour

Robbery

Vehicle crime

WC2A 1LR has 430% more crime than the London average. Crime in this area has been rising.

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