WC2A 2HD, Westminster has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.61 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 2HD 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 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 2HD, encompassing approximately 396 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 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 80.61 | 1000.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 27.71 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 10.08 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 7.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 5.04 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 6 | 47.86 | 20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 15.12 | -82.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.52 | -75.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 2.52 | -90.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.52 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.52 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 28 | 141.07 | -74.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 70.54 | -70.59% |
| Other theft | 5 | 25.19 | -91.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 12.60 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 10.08 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 7.56 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 5.04 | -97.87% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 111 | 851.49 | 236.36% |
| Other theft | 60 | 279.63 | 1100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 151.15 | 2250.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 118.40 | 385.71% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 85.65 | 2200.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 57.94 | 1600.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 42.83 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 37.79 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 25.19 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 20.15 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 17.63 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 10.08 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 33 | 158.71 | 1550.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 83.13 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 17.63 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 15.12 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.60 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 40.31 | -94.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 17.63 | -88.89% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 10.08 | -97.47% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 5.04 | -85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.52 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.52 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 119 | 851.49 | 17.82% |
| Theft from the person | 79 | 299.78 | -25.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 199.02 | 24.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 115.88 | -37.93% |
| Public order | 18 | 90.69 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 45.35 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 20.15 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 17.63 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.63 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 15.12 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 12.60 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 10.08 | -76.92% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 101 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 106 | 924.54 | 13.98% |
| Other theft | 101 | 267.03 | -29.37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 254.44 | 3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 146.11 | -37.29% |
| Burglary | 13 | 93.21 | -40.91% |
| Public order | 12 | 32.75 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 30.23 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 25.19 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 17.63 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 15.12 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 12.60 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 12.60 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.60 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 143 | 1131.12 | 31.19% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 360.24 | 25.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 234.28 | 25.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 148.63 | 24.44% |
| Burglary | 22 | 141.07 | 450.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 55.42 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 45.35 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 37.79 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 10 | 27.71 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 25.19 | -23.08% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 25.19 | -53.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 17.63 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 10.08 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 109 | 889.27 | 49.32% |
| Theft from the person | 74 | 274.59 | 21.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 186.42 | -27.69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 118.40 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 20 | 113.36 | 5.26% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 50.38 | 15.38% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 37.79 | 44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 32.75 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 22.67 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 20.15 | -58.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 12.60 | -69.23% |
| Drugs | 2 | 10.08 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 808.66 | -18.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 183.90 | -7.14% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 163.75 | -16.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 153.67 | 20.69% |
| Public order | 19 | 88.17 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 47.86 | -27.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 32.75 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 32.75 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 30.23 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 22.67 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 22.67 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 17.63 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.56 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 90 | 851.49 | -21.74% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 226.73 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 183.90 | 22.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 176.34 | -44.23% |
| Public order | 19 | 73.06 | 111.11% |
| Burglary | 18 | 47.86 | 63.64% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 45.35 | -41.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 25.19 | -36.36% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.63 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 15.12 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 15.12 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 15.12 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 115 | 947.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 289.71 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 183.90 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 143.59 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 131.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 42.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 27.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 27.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 25.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 25.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 22.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 10.08 | 0.00% |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 836 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 143 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 119 |
| December 2023 | 101 |
| November 2023 | 143 |
| October 2023 | 109 |
| September 2023 | 73 |
| August 2023 | 90 |
| July 2023 | 115 |
A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 742 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 111 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 111 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 79 |
| December 2023 | 106 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 74 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| August 2023 | 73 |
| July 2023 | 73 |
A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 58 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 29 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 65 |
| August 2023 | 70 |
| July 2023 | 57 |
A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 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 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 2HD 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 | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |