WC2B 4TS, Westminster has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4TS 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 4TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4TS, encompassing approximately 1462 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 | 13.68 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.10 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.10 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.05 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.37 | -92.59% |
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 | 30.78 | -84.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 18.47 | -78.57% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.16 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.74 | -96.88% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.05 | -77.78% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 174 | 346.09 | 346.15% |
| Other theft | 96 | 119.01 | 3100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 65.66 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 58.82 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 28.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 27.36 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 12.31 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 10.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 6.16 | 800.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.16 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.74 | 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 | 38.30 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.79 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.10 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.05 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 1.37 | -99.52% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.68 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 237 | 471.26 | -15.36% |
| Other theft | 208 | 162.10 | 7.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 142.27 | -3.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 49.93 | -18.84% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 38.30 | 46.67% |
| Public order | 25 | 30.10 | 13.64% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 17.10 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 7.52 | -43.75% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.16 | -38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.47 | -53.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.79 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.10 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 193 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 280 | 510.93 | 13.82% |
| Other theft | 193 | 191.51 | -20.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 132.01 | -30.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 51.98 | -5.48% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 47.19 | -41.18% |
| Public order | 22 | 20.52 | 29.41% |
| Burglary | 16 | 15.05 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 10.94 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 10.26 | 36.36% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 10.26 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.37 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 244 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 246 | 558.81 | 70.83% |
| Other theft | 244 | 168.26 | 29.10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 166.89 | 18.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 74.55 | 35.19% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 49.93 | 27.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 34.88 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 13.68 | 122.22% |
| Public order | 17 | 13.68 | -26.09% |
| Robbery | 11 | 11.63 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 7.52 | -41.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.84 | -47.06% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.16 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.42 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 144 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 189 | 408.34 | 48.82% |
| Theft from the person | 144 | 129.27 | 34.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 98.49 | -22.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 62.93 | 25.58% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 36.93 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 23 | 27.36 | -14.81% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 15.73 | 30.77% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 11.63 | 13.33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 11.63 | -59.09% |
| Robbery | 6 | 6.16 | -53.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.10 | -55.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.68 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 118 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 127 | 365.24 | -9.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 86.87 | 4.42% |
| Theft from the person | 107 | 80.71 | -12.30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 73.19 | 10.26% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 29.41 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 27 | 23.94 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 22 | 18.47 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 15.05 | 87.50% |
| Robbery | 13 | 10.26 | 30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 8.89 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 8.89 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 140 | 376.19 | -19.54% |
| Theft from the person | 122 | 95.76 | -1.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 83.45 | 25.56% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 77.29 | -21.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 34.20 | -30.36% |
| Public order | 21 | 26.68 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 14.36 | 5.26% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 13.68 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 8.21 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.84 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.84 | -57.89% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.47 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.74 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 174 | 417.91 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 124 | 119.01 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 84.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 61.56 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 43.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 38.30 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 13.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 13.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 12.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 10.26 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 9.58 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.37 | 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 1380 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 115.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 244 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 96 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 208 |
| December 2023 | 193 |
| November 2023 | 244 |
| October 2023 | 189 |
| September 2023 | 127 |
| August 2023 | 140 |
| July 2023 | 174 |
A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 1508 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 280 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 174 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 237 |
| December 2023 | 280 |
| November 2023 | 246 |
| October 2023 | 144 |
| September 2023 | 107 |
| August 2023 | 122 |
| July 2023 | 124 |
A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 69 |
| November 2023 | 73 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 56 |
A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 757 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 86 |
| January 2024 | 73 |
| December 2023 | 76 |
| November 2023 | 109 |
| October 2023 | 92 |
| September 2023 | 118 |
| August 2023 | 113 |
| July 2023 | 90 |
A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 50 |
| July 2023 | 64 |
A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
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 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 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 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 4TS 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 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |