WC1V 7BN, City of London has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 132.56 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1V postcode area, which has experienced 12 crimes and a crime rate of 48.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC1V 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7BN, encompassing approximately 248 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 132.56 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 36.15 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 20.08 | -54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 20.08 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 16.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 8.03 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 8.03 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 11 | 120.51 | -62.07% |
| Other theft | 6 | 44.19 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 24.10 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 12.05 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 8.03 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.02 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 29 | 237.00 | -60.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 116.49 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 32.14 | -84.21% |
| Public order | 4 | 24.10 | -69.23% |
| Drugs | 4 | 16.07 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 16.07 | -72.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 12.05 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 12.05 | -96.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.02 | -96.15% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 73 | 992.17 | 69.77% |
| Other theft | 38 | 293.23 | 850.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 152.64 | 255.56% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 128.54 | 2500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 104.44 | 1150.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 100.42 | 85.71% |
| Robbery | 11 | 52.22 | 1000.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 44.19 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 32.14 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 32.14 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 24.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 12.05 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.02 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 43 | 313.32 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 172.73 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 36.15 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 28.12 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 16.07 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 12.05 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 8.03 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.02 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 88.37 | -90.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 28.12 | -79.17% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 20.08 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 20.08 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 8.03 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 4.02 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.02 | -83.33% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 75 | 895.76 | 11.94% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 301.27 | -14.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 216.91 | -52.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 96.41 | -25.93% |
| Public order | 10 | 80.34 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 40.17 | -9.09% |
| Drugs | 9 | 40.17 | 125.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 36.15 | -53.85% |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.10 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 20.08 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 16.07 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 12.05 | -25.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 67 | 1100.63 | -18.29% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 269.13 | 43.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 253.06 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 200.84 | -28.95% |
| Burglary | 13 | 108.46 | -7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 52.22 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 12 | 48.20 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 48.20 | -31.25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 44.19 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 16.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 16.07 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 16.07 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.05 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 82 | 1189.00 | 38.98% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 329.38 | 85.19% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 200.84 | 12.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 176.74 | -20.83% |
| Public order | 20 | 152.64 | -4.76% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 80.34 | 23.08% |
| Burglary | 14 | 64.27 | 55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 56.24 | 37.50% |
| Robbery | 7 | 44.19 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 28.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 24.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 16.07 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.05 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 59 | 988.15 | 11.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 237.00 | 9.09% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 192.81 | -7.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 156.66 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 108.46 | 23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 84.35 | 8.33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 52.22 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 36.15 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 32.14 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 24.10 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 24.10 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 16.07 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 16.07 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 53 | 972.08 | 17.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 212.89 | 12.82% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 176.74 | 5.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 168.71 | 16.13% |
| Public order | 17 | 144.61 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 68.29 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 48.20 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 40.17 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 32.14 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 24.10 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 4 | 24.10 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 16.07 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.05 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 45 | 887.73 | -23.73% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 180.76 | -14.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 160.68 | 5.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 156.66 | -31.11% |
| Public order | 17 | 124.52 | 112.50% |
| Burglary | 13 | 68.29 | 18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 52.22 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 36.15 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 32.14 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 28.12 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 20.08 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 12.05 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 59 | 1008.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 237.00 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 188.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 180.76 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 148.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 72.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 44.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 32.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 32.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 28.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 16.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 16.07 | 0.00% |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 75 |
| December 2023 | 67 |
| November 2023 | 82 |
| October 2023 | 59 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
| August 2023 | 45 |
| July 2023 | 59 |
A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 490 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 73 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 63 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 47 |
A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 45 |
A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
| September 2023 | 44 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 37 |
A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1V 7BN postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |