WC2A 2HB, Westminster has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.49 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 2HB 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 2HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 2HB, encompassing approximately 318 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 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 56.49 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 12.55 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 9.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 9.42 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.28 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 3 | 21.97 | -86.96% |
| Other theft | 2 | 9.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 6.28 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 23 | 119.26 | -82.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 72.18 | -80.56% |
| Robbery | 3 | 21.97 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 9.42 | -97.26% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.28 | -84.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 6.28 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 129 | 1145.51 | 344.83% |
| Other theft | 73 | 404.85 | 1360.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 229.10 | 5700.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 182.03 | 620.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 112.98 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 43.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 43.94 | 160.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 40.80 | 350.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 28.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 25.11 | 700.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 25.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 6.28 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 29 | 153.78 | 2800.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 91.01 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 15.69 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 15.69 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 15.69 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 6.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 15.69 | -94.87% |
| Other theft | 1 | 6.28 | -99.38% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 3.14 | -99.28% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.14 | -87.50% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 138 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 162 | 1440.52 | 11.72% |
| Theft from the person | 138 | 508.42 | -27.37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 433.10 | -1.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 172.61 | -29.09% |
| Public order | 20 | 122.40 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 62.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 25.11 | 60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 25.11 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 21.97 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 21.97 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 18.83 | -61.54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 15.69 | -55.56% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 190 | 1641.38 | 18.75% |
| Other theft | 145 | 596.29 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 455.07 | -22.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 175.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 172.61 | -6.25% |
| Burglary | 13 | 47.08 | -38.10% |
| Robbery | 12 | 40.80 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 37.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 28.25 | -43.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 28.25 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 25.11 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 15.69 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.55 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 160 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 174 | 1732.39 | 30.83% |
| Theft from the person | 160 | 546.08 | 68.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 502.14 | 14.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 225.96 | 12.24% |
| Burglary | 21 | 172.61 | 320.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 65.91 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 50.21 | -15.79% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 50.21 | -10.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 28.25 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 28.25 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 25.11 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 4 | 18.83 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 12.55 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 133 | 1299.29 | 43.01% |
| Theft from the person | 95 | 417.41 | 30.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 298.15 | -12.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 197.72 | 44.12% |
| Public order | 19 | 153.78 | -5.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 59.63 | -6.67% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 43.94 | 140.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 37.66 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 31.38 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 21.97 | -70.59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 15.69 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 12.55 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.28 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 93 | 1142.37 | -17.70% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 291.87 | -22.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 229.10 | -13.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 225.96 | 9.68% |
| Public order | 20 | 106.71 | 17.65% |
| Burglary | 17 | 62.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 53.35 | 87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 47.08 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 37.66 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 31.38 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 21.97 | -64.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 15.69 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.55 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 113 | 1255.36 | -12.40% |
| Theft from the person | 94 | 354.64 | -2.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 295.01 | 25.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 260.49 | -32.61% |
| Burglary | 17 | 97.29 | 30.77% |
| Public order | 17 | 53.35 | 30.77% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 53.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 43.94 | -27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 25.11 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 25.11 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 18.83 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 18.83 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.28 | -66.67% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 129 | 1336.96 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 404.85 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 301.29 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 207.13 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 144.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 43.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 40.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 40.80 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 37.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 34.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 28.25 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 28.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 15.69 | 0.00% |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 1035 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 73 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 162 |
| December 2023 | 145 |
| November 2023 | 174 |
| October 2023 | 133 |
| September 2023 | 93 |
| August 2023 | 113 |
| July 2023 | 129 |
A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 1034 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 190 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 129 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 138 |
| December 2023 | 190 |
| November 2023 | 160 |
| October 2023 | 95 |
| September 2023 | 73 |
| August 2023 | 94 |
| July 2023 | 96 |
A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 46 |
A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 527 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.70 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 55 |
| December 2023 | 56 |
| November 2023 | 72 |
| October 2023 | 63 |
| September 2023 | 72 |
| August 2023 | 83 |
| July 2023 | 66 |
A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 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 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 2HB 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 | 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 |