WC2B 4BQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4BQ, encompassing approximately 1469 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 | 10.89 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.08 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.40 | 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 | 28.59 | -89.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 17.02 | -81.63% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.13 | -80.95% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.72 | -97.58% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.04 | -91.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 231 | 469.00 | 492.31% |
| Other theft | 124 | 157.24 | 4033.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 84.41 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 81.68 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 39.48 | 600.00% |
| Burglary | 22 | 33.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 14.98 | 320.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 14.29 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 20 | 13.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 13.61 | 1100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 8.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.13 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.68 | 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 | 37.44 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.55 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.76 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.40 | 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 | -99.60% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 253 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 285 | 578.59 | -17.39% |
| Other theft | 253 | 194.00 | -2.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 172.22 | 2.15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 64.67 | -14.10% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 45.61 | 31.71% |
| Public order | 33 | 36.76 | 26.92% |
| Burglary | 15 | 22.46 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 10.21 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 9.53 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.81 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 6.13 | 12.50% |
| Robbery | 6 | 6.13 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 345 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 345 | 638.50 | 11.29% |
| Other theft | 260 | 234.84 | -10.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 176.98 | -32.61% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 63.30 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 53.09 | -35.94% |
| Public order | 26 | 27.91 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 17.70 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 13.61 | -10.00% |
| Robbery | 18 | 12.25 | 5.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 12.25 | 6.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 10.89 | 9.09% |
| Drugs | 8 | 8.17 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.45 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.36 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 310 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 290 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 310 | 688.87 | 58.16% |
| Other theft | 290 | 211.02 | 31.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 197.40 | 13.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 93.94 | 46.77% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 61.94 | 36.17% |
| Burglary | 22 | 43.56 | 46.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 14.98 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 20 | 13.61 | -25.93% |
| Robbery | 17 | 13.61 | 70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 11.57 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 12 | 10.21 | 71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 8.17 | -47.62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 7.49 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 196 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 220 | 513.25 | 34.97% |
| Theft from the person | 196 | 149.75 | 55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 133.42 | -16.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 83.05 | 21.57% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 42.20 | 9.30% |
| Public order | 27 | 31.99 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 18.38 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 14.29 | 5.26% |
| Burglary | 15 | 13.61 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 10.21 | -47.37% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.81 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.76 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.08 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 146 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 163 | 451.30 | -15.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 110.95 | 11.45% |
| Theft from the person | 126 | 99.38 | -10.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 85.77 | 8.51% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 34.72 | -31.75% |
| Public order | 30 | 29.27 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 25 | 20.42 | 19.05% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 17.02 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 14.29 | 26.67% |
| Robbery | 19 | 12.93 | 58.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 12.93 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 8.17 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.08 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 141 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 193 | 469.68 | -13.45% |
| Theft from the person | 141 | 131.37 | -6.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 95.98 | 11.97% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 89.17 | -16.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 42.88 | -27.69% |
| Public order | 25 | 31.99 | 13.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 17.02 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 21 | 14.29 | -8.70% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 14.29 | -53.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 10.21 | -30.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 9.53 | -29.41% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.17 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.72 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 151 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 223 | 530.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 151 | 151.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 102.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 79.64 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 51.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 44.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 21.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 23 | 16.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 22 | 15.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 14.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 13.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 11.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.08 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.04 | 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 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 1735 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 290 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 124 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 253 |
| December 2023 | 260 |
| November 2023 | 290 |
| October 2023 | 220 |
| September 2023 | 163 |
| August 2023 | 193 |
| July 2023 | 223 |
A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 1855 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 345 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 231 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 285 |
| December 2023 | 345 |
| November 2023 | 310 |
| October 2023 | 196 |
| September 2023 | 126 |
| August 2023 | 141 |
| July 2023 | 151 |
A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 67 |
| December 2023 | 78 |
| November 2023 | 91 |
| October 2023 | 62 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
| August 2023 | 47 |
| July 2023 | 65 |
A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 962 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 120.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 120 |
| January 2024 | 95 |
| December 2023 | 93 |
| November 2023 | 138 |
| October 2023 | 122 |
| September 2023 | 146 |
| August 2023 | 131 |
| July 2023 | 117 |
A total of 128 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 445 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 64 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
| August 2023 | 63 |
| July 2023 | 75 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.12 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 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 4BQ 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 |