WC2B 4JF, Westminster has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.84 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4JF 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 4JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4JF, encompassing approximately 1048 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 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 23.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 4.77 | -69.23% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.86 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.86 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 13 | 20.02 | 44.44% |
| Drugs | 2 | 12.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.91 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 9 | 22.88 | -87.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 8.58 | -81.48% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.77 | -93.48% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.91 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.95 | -91.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.95 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 71 | 220.26 | 1320.00% |
| Other theft | 46 | 67.70 | 2200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 43.86 | 2000.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 40.05 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 25.74 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 11.44 | 166.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 7.63 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 6.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.72 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 4.77 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 5 | 15.26 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 6 | 16.21 | -88.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 5.72 | -83.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.81 | -96.84% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.86 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.95 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.95 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 95 | 231.70 | 30.14% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 90.58 | -19.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 47.68 | 23.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 35.28 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 22.88 | 133.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 13.35 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.81 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.81 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.81 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.81 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.86 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.86 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 230.75 | -29.81% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 69.61 | 1.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 59.12 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 30.51 | -26.83% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 28.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 8.58 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 6.67 | -53.85% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 5.72 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.72 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 5.72 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.91 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 104 | 287.01 | 11.83% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 99.16 | 10.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 58.16 | 17.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 39.09 | 5.88% |
| Burglary | 13 | 34.33 | 225.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.40 | -31.25% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 10.49 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.54 | 350.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 8.58 | -54.55% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.77 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.86 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 93 | 254.59 | 63.16% |
| Theft from the person | 55 | 88.68 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 52.44 | -7.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 33.37 | 54.55% |
| Public order | 16 | 32.42 | 45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 15.26 | 37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 10.49 | -10.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 8.58 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.81 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 3.81 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.86 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.91 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 57 | 205.00 | -14.93% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 54.35 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 42.91 | -9.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 36.23 | 10.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 20.98 | 10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 10.49 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 9.54 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 8.58 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.63 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 7.63 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.91 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 67 | 222.17 | -21.18% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 63.89 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 51.49 | 7.69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 40.05 | -39.39% |
| Public order | 10 | 19.07 | 11.11% |
| Burglary | 10 | 9.54 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 9.54 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.67 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 4.77 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.81 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 85 | 249.82 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 81.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 42.91 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 37.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 31.47 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 8.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 8.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 8.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 7.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 7.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 480 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 71 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 61 |
| October 2023 | 55 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 54 |
| July 2023 | 45 |
A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 633 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 95 |
| December 2023 | 73 |
| November 2023 | 104 |
| October 2023 | 93 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 67 |
| July 2023 | 85 |
A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 39 |
A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 4JF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 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 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |