WC2B 5HP, Westminster has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5HP, encompassing approximately 1345 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 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 12.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.72 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.74 | 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 | 0.74 | -95.65% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 23 | 35.69 | -92.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 17.10 | -82.76% |
| Other theft | 6 | 11.15 | -96.53% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.46 | -92.50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.23 | -95.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 322 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 173 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 322 | 667.63 | 666.67% |
| Other theft | 173 | 239.39 | 5666.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 128.62 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 89.96 | 1142.86% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 64.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 40 | 44.61 | 566.67% |
| Burglary | 28 | 29.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 20 | 20.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 18 | 14.87 | 1700.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 13.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 11.15 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 5.95 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | 43.86 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 31.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.46 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 1.49 | -99.36% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 406 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 311 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 406 | 856.46 | -17.14% |
| Other theft | 311 | 301.84 | -9.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 231.22 | -21.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 80.29 | 7.07% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 78.81 | 28.00% |
| Public order | 52 | 47.58 | -1.89% |
| Robbery | 23 | 38.66 | -14.81% |
| Drugs | 23 | 17.10 | 27.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 17.10 | -16.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 15.61 | -15.79% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 11.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.69 | -35.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.69 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.23 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 490 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 342 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 490 | 959.06 | 11.87% |
| Other theft | 342 | 364.29 | -7.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 254.26 | -3.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 102.60 | -28.78% |
| Public order | 53 | 73.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 39.40 | -32.43% |
| Robbery | 27 | 37.17 | 17.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 20.07 | 19.05% |
| Burglary | 19 | 18.59 | -5.00% |
| Drugs | 18 | 14.13 | 28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 13.38 | 7.69% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 10.41 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 6.69 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.97 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 368 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 438 | 983.60 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 368 | 325.64 | 23.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 273.59 | 43.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 106.31 | 28.70% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 103.34 | 48.00% |
| Public order | 53 | 55.02 | 3.92% |
| Robbery | 23 | 39.40 | 64.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 17.10 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 15.61 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 14 | 14.87 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 10.41 | -40.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 9.66 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 8.92 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 299 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 292 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 299 | 745.69 | 40.38% |
| Theft from the person | 292 | 222.29 | 56.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 217.09 | -22.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 80.29 | 2.04% |
| Public order | 51 | 74.35 | 18.60% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 37.92 | 6.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 37.17 | -4.35% |
| Drugs | 16 | 16.36 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 11.90 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 11.15 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 11.15 | -11.76% |
| Robbery | 14 | 11.15 | -30.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 10.41 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.97 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 187 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 213 | 628.97 | -10.13% |
| Theft from the person | 187 | 158.36 | -7.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 139.03 | 21.74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 104.08 | 11.36% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 72.86 | -33.80% |
| Public order | 43 | 34.94 | 13.16% |
| Burglary | 27 | 31.97 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 20.07 | 15.00% |
| Robbery | 20 | 17.10 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 14.87 | -10.53% |
| Drugs | 14 | 12.64 | -26.32% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 10.41 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.46 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 203 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 237 | 646.81 | -14.44% |
| Theft from the person | 203 | 176.20 | 10.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 150.92 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 85.50 | -22.81% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 65.42 | -15.48% |
| Public order | 38 | 52.79 | -17.39% |
| Burglary | 27 | 28.25 | 28.57% |
| Robbery | 24 | 20.07 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 17.84 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 14.87 | -5.00% |
| Drugs | 19 | 14.13 | -44.12% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 14.13 | -46.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.95 | -83.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 184 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 277 | 722.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 184 | 205.94 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 136.80 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 85.50 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 84.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 46 | 62.45 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 34 | 34.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 27 | 25.28 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 20.07 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 19.33 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 15.61 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 14.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 11.15 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.46 | 0.00% |
A total of 903 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 143 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 87 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 108 |
| December 2023 | 138 |
| November 2023 | 143 |
| October 2023 | 100 |
| September 2023 | 98 |
| August 2023 | 88 |
| July 2023 | 114 |
A total of 2593 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 216.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 490 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 322 |
| March 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 406 |
| December 2023 | 490 |
| November 2023 | 438 |
| October 2023 | 292 |
| September 2023 | 187 |
| August 2023 | 203 |
| July 2023 | 184 |
A total of 2233 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 186.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 368 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 173 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 311 |
| December 2023 | 342 |
| November 2023 | 368 |
| October 2023 | 299 |
| September 2023 | 213 |
| August 2023 | 237 |
| July 2023 | 277 |
A total of 387 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
| July 2023 | 46 |
A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 34 |
A total of 180 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 27 |
A total of 943 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 117.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 121 |
| January 2024 | 106 |
| December 2023 | 99 |
| November 2023 | 139 |
| October 2023 | 108 |
| September 2023 | 140 |
| August 2023 | 115 |
| July 2023 | 115 |
A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 60 |
| January 2024 | 64 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 74 |
| October 2023 | 50 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 84 |
A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 135 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 5HP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |