WC2A 2AU, Westminster has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.03 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 2AU, encompassing approximately 308 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 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 68.03 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 19.44 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 9.72 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 9.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 25.92 | -83.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 12.96 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 24 | 132.82 | -80.49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 77.75 | -78.05% |
| Other theft | 3 | 29.16 | -95.08% |
| Public order | 2 | 9.72 | -85.71% |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.48 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 123 | 1127.33 | 296.77% |
| Other theft | 61 | 398.45 | 1120.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 197.61 | 2400.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 161.97 | 583.33% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 132.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 64.79 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 45.35 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 45.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 25.92 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 25.92 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 19.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 31 | 165.21 | 1450.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 100.42 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 19.44 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 16.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 22.68 | -93.18% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 9.72 | -98.54% |
| Other theft | 1 | 6.48 | -99.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.24 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 150 | 1444.80 | 5.63% |
| Theft from the person | 137 | 485.92 | -26.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 443.80 | 6.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 152.25 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 142.54 | 17.65% |
| Public order | 18 | 64.79 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 58.31 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 19.44 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 19.44 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 19.44 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 16.20 | -63.64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 12.96 | -70.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 187 | 1652.12 | 21.43% |
| Other theft | 142 | 605.78 | -13.94% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 460.00 | -1.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 178.17 | -25.42% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 142.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 55.07 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 38.87 | 10.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 35.63 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 35.63 | -23.08% |
| Burglary | 9 | 32.39 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 29.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 25.92 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.72 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 154 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 165 | 1687.75 | 30.95% |
| Theft from the person | 154 | 534.51 | 60.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 498.88 | 31.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 191.13 | 9.80% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 181.41 | -10.53% |
| Public order | 15 | 55.07 | -34.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 48.59 | 550.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 42.11 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 38.87 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 9 | 32.39 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 29.16 | -46.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 25.92 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 126 | 1305.50 | 46.51% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 408.17 | 29.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 310.99 | 45.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 165.21 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 23 | 145.78 | 15.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 74.51 | 58.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 61.55 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 48.59 | 9.09% |
| Robbery | 7 | 38.87 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 22.68 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 19.44 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.48 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 86 | 1101.41 | -18.87% |
| Theft from the person | 74 | 278.59 | -12.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 239.72 | -19.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 178.17 | 12.90% |
| Public order | 20 | 113.38 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 64.79 | -7.69% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 38.87 | 71.43% |
| Burglary | 12 | 38.87 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 38.87 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 35.63 | 42.86% |
| Robbery | 8 | 32.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 25.92 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 9.72 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 106 | 1185.64 | -13.82% |
| Theft from the person | 85 | 343.38 | -8.60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 275.35 | 25.93% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 220.28 | -34.04% |
| Public order | 16 | 100.42 | 45.45% |
| Burglary | 14 | 51.83 | 27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 45.35 | -18.75% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 42.11 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 25.92 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 25.92 | -41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 22.68 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 2 | 22.68 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.48 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 123 | 1305.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 398.45 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 301.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 174.93 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 152.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 51.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 38.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 35.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 35.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 32.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 32.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 29.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 16.20 | 0.00% |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 973 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 165 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 61 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 150 |
| December 2023 | 142 |
| November 2023 | 165 |
| October 2023 | 126 |
| September 2023 | 86 |
| August 2023 | 106 |
| July 2023 | 123 |
A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 1013 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 187 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 123 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 137 |
| December 2023 | 187 |
| November 2023 | 154 |
| October 2023 | 96 |
| September 2023 | 74 |
| August 2023 | 85 |
| July 2023 | 93 |
A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 47 |
A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 55 |
| August 2023 | 68 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 2AU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |