WC2B 4AN, Westminster has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.49 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4AN, encompassing approximately 1482 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, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 6 | 13.49 | 500.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.35 | 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 | 0.67 | -96.30% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 27 | 30.36 | -85.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 18.22 | -78.57% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.07 | -76.47% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.70 | -97.27% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.02 | -71.43% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 110 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 183 | 369.70 | 369.23% |
| Other theft | 110 | 123.46 | 3566.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 74.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 61.39 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 33.06 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 28.33 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 14.17 | 183.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 11.47 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.75 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 6.07 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.67 | 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 | 37.78 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.05 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0.67 | -99.53% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 211 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 257 | 488.44 | -11.68% |
| Other theft | 211 | 173.38 | -0.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 142.35 | 10.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 51.27 | -11.76% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 40.48 | 45.71% |
| Public order | 26 | 34.41 | 36.84% |
| Burglary | 10 | 17.54 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.75 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.40 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 5.40 | -46.15% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.72 | -70.59% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.37 | -16.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 212 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 291 | 520.14 | 7.38% |
| Other theft | 212 | 196.32 | -19.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 143.02 | -34.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 46.55 | -11.69% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 45.88 | -35.19% |
| Public order | 19 | 23.61 | 11.76% |
| Robbery | 17 | 12.82 | 70.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 11.47 | -11.11% |
| Burglary | 14 | 10.79 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 9.44 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 8.77 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.40 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.05 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 271 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 264 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 271 | 578.84 | 63.25% |
| Other theft | 264 | 182.83 | 30.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 178.10 | 24.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 71.51 | 48.08% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 51.95 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 36.43 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 12.14 | -29.17% |
| Burglary | 16 | 11.47 | 77.78% |
| Robbery | 10 | 10.79 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.75 | -52.63% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.07 | -47.06% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.07 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.37 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 166 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 202 | 427.04 | 48.53% |
| Theft from the person | 166 | 136.28 | 48.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 111.99 | -26.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 57.34 | 10.64% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 35.08 | 7.69% |
| Public order | 24 | 28.33 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 16.19 | 46.15% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 12.82 | 41.67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 11.47 | -59.09% |
| Robbery | 8 | 6.07 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 5.40 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 136 | 371.72 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 91.75 | 12.75% |
| Theft from the person | 112 | 77.58 | -8.20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 75.56 | 23.68% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 31.71 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 28 | 26.31 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 22 | 18.89 | 29.41% |
| Robbery | 14 | 14.84 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 9.44 | -18.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 8.77 | 71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 8.10 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 153 | 375.10 | -19.47% |
| Theft from the person | 122 | 103.22 | -4.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 82.31 | 21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 68.81 | -21.21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 35.08 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 21 | 25.64 | 23.53% |
| Burglary | 17 | 14.17 | -5.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 11.47 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 10.79 | 30.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 8.77 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.75 | -61.11% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.72 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.70 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 128 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 190 | 424.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 128 | 128.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 86.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 56.67 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 44.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 38.45 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 12.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 12.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 12.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 11.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 10.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.75 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1487 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 264 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 110 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 211 |
| December 2023 | 212 |
| November 2023 | 264 |
| October 2023 | 202 |
| September 2023 | 136 |
| August 2023 | 153 |
| July 2023 | 190 |
A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 1603 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 291 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 183 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 257 |
| December 2023 | 291 |
| November 2023 | 271 |
| October 2023 | 166 |
| September 2023 | 112 |
| August 2023 | 122 |
| July 2023 | 128 |
A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| December 2023 | 68 |
| November 2023 | 77 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
| July 2023 | 57 |
A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 728 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 91.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 91 |
| January 2024 | 76 |
| December 2023 | 69 |
| November 2023 | 106 |
| October 2023 | 85 |
| September 2023 | 115 |
| August 2023 | 102 |
| July 2023 | 84 |
A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 35 |
| November 2023 | 54 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
| August 2023 | 52 |
| July 2023 | 66 |
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 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 4AN 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 | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |