WC2B 4AF, Westminster has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 1.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2B 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4AF, encompassing approximately 1474 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 10.85 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.07 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.39 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.68 | -96.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 25 | 28.49 | -87.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 16.96 | -78.57% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.11 | -76.47% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.71 | -97.44% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.04 | -91.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 195 | 400.94 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 117 | 132.29 | 3800.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 79.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 71.23 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 36.63 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 28.49 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 14.25 | 240.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 11.53 | 1100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.11 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.75 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 39 | 37.31 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.46 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.75 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.39 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0.68 | -99.56% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 228 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 270 | 528.48 | -12.62% |
| Other theft | 228 | 183.17 | 0.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 154.68 | 1.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 55.63 | -11.27% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 42.74 | 39.47% |
| Public order | 28 | 35.96 | 21.74% |
| Burglary | 13 | 19.00 | -23.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 8.82 | -35.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 7.46 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.11 | -30.77% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.11 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.75 | -62.50% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 309 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 309 | 563.08 | 10.36% |
| Other theft | 227 | 209.63 | -16.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 154.00 | -31.93% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 54.95 | -10.13% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 48.17 | -30.91% |
| Public order | 23 | 25.78 | 35.29% |
| Burglary | 17 | 15.60 | -5.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 11.53 | -15.00% |
| Robbery | 16 | 11.53 | 23.08% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 10.85 | 30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.78 | -37.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.36 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 271 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 280 | 611.93 | 60.92% |
| Other theft | 271 | 189.95 | 28.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 183.85 | 22.68% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 80.73 | 36.21% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 53.59 | 27.91% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 37.31 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 13.57 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 12.21 | -34.62% |
| Robbery | 13 | 11.53 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.82 | -41.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 6.78 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 6.78 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.43 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 174 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 211 | 457.93 | 39.74% |
| Theft from the person | 174 | 143.14 | 51.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 118.04 | -23.02% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 65.81 | 18.37% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 39.35 | 7.50% |
| Public order | 26 | 29.17 | -10.34% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 17.64 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 13.57 | 21.43% |
| Burglary | 10 | 11.53 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 6.78 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.11 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 126 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 151 | 405.01 | -9.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 102.44 | 13.51% |
| Theft from the person | 115 | 85.48 | -12.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 78.02 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 33.24 | -32.20% |
| Public order | 29 | 27.14 | 26.09% |
| Burglary | 25 | 19.67 | 31.58% |
| Robbery | 18 | 16.96 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 12.21 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 10.85 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.50 | -35.71% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.11 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 132 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 166 | 413.15 | -19.02% |
| Theft from the person | 132 | 112.62 | -2.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 89.55 | 20.65% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 75.30 | -14.49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 40.03 | -28.81% |
| Public order | 23 | 28.49 | 21.05% |
| Burglary | 19 | 15.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 12.89 | -5.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 12.21 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 12 | 9.50 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 8.14 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.43 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.71 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 205 | 456.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 136 | 139.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 92.26 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 62.41 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 46.81 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 40.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 13.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 12.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 12.89 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 12.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 9.50 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1585 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 132.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 271 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 117 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 228 |
| December 2023 | 227 |
| November 2023 | 271 |
| October 2023 | 211 |
| September 2023 | 151 |
| August 2023 | 166 |
| July 2023 | 205 |
A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 1681 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 140.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 309 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 195 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 270 |
| December 2023 | 309 |
| November 2023 | 280 |
| October 2023 | 174 |
| September 2023 | 115 |
| August 2023 | 132 |
| July 2023 | 136 |
A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 71 |
| November 2023 | 79 |
| October 2023 | 58 |
| September 2023 | 49 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 59 |
A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 813 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 105 |
| January 2024 | 82 |
| December 2023 | 81 |
| November 2023 | 119 |
| October 2023 | 97 |
| September 2023 | 126 |
| August 2023 | 111 |
| July 2023 | 92 |
A total of 114 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 411 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 54 |
| January 2024 | 53 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
| August 2023 | 59 |
| July 2023 | 69 |
A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 4AF 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 | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |