WC2A 1QT, City of London has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 144.95 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 1QT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2A postcode area, which has experienced 11 crimes and a crime rate of 26.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2A 1QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 1QT, encompassing approximately 393 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 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 144.95 | 180.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 35.60 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 30.52 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 5 | 22.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.72 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 12.72 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.63 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 5.09 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.09 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.54 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 24 | 139.87 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 11 | 61.03 | -8.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 27.97 | -61.54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 12.72 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.17 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.63 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 33 | 211.07 | -58.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 83.92 | -38.10% |
| Other theft | 12 | 33.06 | -73.91% |
| Robbery | 7 | 30.52 | -36.36% |
| Drugs | 5 | 17.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.72 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 4 | 12.72 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 10.17 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.54 | -85.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.54 | -94.44% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.54 | -96.15% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 80 | 607.78 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 46 | 203.44 | 557.14% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 116.98 | 2500.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 66.12 | 90.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 53.40 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 45.77 | 450.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 27.97 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 25.43 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 20.34 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 17.80 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.72 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 10.17 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 50 | 239.04 | 614.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 127.15 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 7 | 27.97 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 17.80 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 17.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 10.17 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 10.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.09 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.54 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 10 | 104.26 | -87.34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 25.43 | -59.09% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 22.89 | -87.93% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 17.80 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 12.72 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 7.63 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.54 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.54 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.54 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 79 | 569.63 | 8.22% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 200.90 | -17.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 147.49 | -57.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 55.95 | -13.04% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 50.86 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 25.43 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 22.89 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 15.26 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 15.26 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 10.17 | -63.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.17 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 7.63 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 712.04 | -10.98% |
| Theft from the person | 70 | 185.64 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 178.01 | 13.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 132.24 | -32.35% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 58.49 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 30.52 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 30.52 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 27.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 22.89 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.72 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.17 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.63 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.09 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 82 | 740.01 | 30.16% |
| Theft from the person | 56 | 208.53 | 9.80% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 142.41 | 84.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 116.98 | -20.93% |
| Public order | 16 | 86.46 | -36.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 40.69 | 23.08% |
| Burglary | 13 | 40.69 | 44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 33.06 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 22.89 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.80 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 3 | 15.26 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.63 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 63 | 673.90 | 10.53% |
| Theft from the person | 51 | 160.21 | 2.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 129.69 | 4.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 109.35 | -10.71% |
| Public order | 25 | 63.58 | 127.27% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 63.58 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 33.06 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 25.43 | 12.50% |
| Robbery | 7 | 22.89 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 17.80 | 75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 17.80 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 15.26 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.17 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 57 | 597.61 | 23.91% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 144.95 | 13.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 127.15 | 10.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 104.26 | -3.45% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 71.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 30.52 | -26.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 27.97 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 20.34 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 17.80 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 15.26 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 12.72 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.17 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.63 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 46 | 572.18 | -25.81% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 116.98 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 111.89 | 19.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 94.09 | -29.27% |
| Public order | 15 | 73.75 | 114.29% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 38.15 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 12 | 30.52 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 30.52 | 700.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 20.34 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 20.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 15.26 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.63 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 7.63 | -75.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 62 | 628.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 157.67 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 122.06 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 104.26 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 78.83 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 55.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 20.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 20.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 20.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 15.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 10.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 557 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 79 |
| December 2023 | 73 |
| November 2023 | 82 |
| October 2023 | 63 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 46 |
| July 2023 | 62 |
A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 583 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 80 |
| March 2024 | 50 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 58 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 50 |
| August 2023 | 44 |
| July 2023 | 48 |
A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 52 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 29 |
| July 2023 | 41 |
A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 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 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 1QT postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 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 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 |