WC2B 5SP, 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 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5SP, 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 | 30.35 | -85.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 18.21 | -79.07% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.07 | -77.78% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.70 | -97.06% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.02 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 181 | 364.20 | 364.10% |
| Other theft | 102 | 122.08 | 3300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 68.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 62.72 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 34.40 | 514.29% |
| Burglary | 19 | 29.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 12.81 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 12.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.07 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 5.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.40 | 500.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.05 | 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 | 37.77 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.30 | 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 | -99.52% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 262 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 210 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 262 | 493.02 | -14.10% |
| Other theft | 210 | 176.71 | -3.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 141.63 | 12.31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 49.23 | -10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 42.49 | 48.57% |
| Public order | 27 | 35.07 | 35.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 18.21 | -21.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.42 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.40 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.72 | -46.15% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.05 | -73.68% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 218 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 305 | 534.16 | 7.39% |
| Other theft | 218 | 205.71 | -15.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 147.03 | -7.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 47.21 | -38.68% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 43.84 | -41.67% |
| Public order | 20 | 23.61 | -4.76% |
| Robbery | 19 | 13.49 | 58.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 12.81 | -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 | 0.00% |
| 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 284 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 284 | 591.49 | 71.08% |
| Other theft | 258 | 191.54 | 28.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 174.01 | 26.19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 71.49 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 51.26 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 21 | 40.47 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 14.16 | 350.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 12.14 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 10.79 | 9.09% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 8.09 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 6.07 | -43.75% |
| Drugs | 6 | 6.07 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.05 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 166 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 201 | 430.30 | 46.72% |
| Theft from the person | 166 | 135.56 | 46.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 111.96 | -23.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 56.65 | 16.33% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 38.44 | 2.44% |
| Public order | 24 | 28.33 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 16.19 | 38.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 12.14 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 10.79 | -26.67% |
| Burglary | 10 | 7.42 | -54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.74 | -60.00% |
| 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 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 137 | 372.97 | -12.18% |
| Theft from the person | 113 | 92.40 | -5.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 76.21 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 74.19 | 32.43% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 33.05 | -22.64% |
| Public order | 28 | 27.65 | 21.74% |
| Burglary | 22 | 18.88 | 29.41% |
| Robbery | 15 | 14.84 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 10.12 | -13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.77 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.74 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.74 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 156 | 375.67 | -17.89% |
| Theft from the person | 120 | 105.21 | -6.98% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 80.93 | 19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 67.44 | -23.19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 35.75 | -38.33% |
| Public order | 23 | 24.95 | 15.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 15.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 11.47 | -11.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 10.12 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 8.09 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 8.09 | -56.25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.72 | -42.86% |
| 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 129 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 190 | 430.30 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 129 | 128.15 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 87.00 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 56.65 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 46.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 40.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 13.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 11.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 11.47 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 16 | 10.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 10.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.74 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.72 | 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 1481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 258 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 102 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 210 |
| December 2023 | 218 |
| November 2023 | 258 |
| October 2023 | 201 |
| September 2023 | 137 |
| August 2023 | 156 |
| July 2023 | 190 |
A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.64 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 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 1633 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 136.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 305 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 181 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 262 |
| December 2023 | 305 |
| November 2023 | 284 |
| October 2023 | 166 |
| September 2023 | 113 |
| August 2023 | 120 |
| July 2023 | 129 |
A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 76 |
| October 2023 | 57 |
| September 2023 | 49 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 60 |
A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 715 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 93 |
| January 2024 | 73 |
| December 2023 | 65 |
| November 2023 | 106 |
| October 2023 | 84 |
| September 2023 | 110 |
| August 2023 | 100 |
| July 2023 | 84 |
A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 35 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 53 |
| July 2023 | 69 |
A total of 100 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
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 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.88 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 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 5SP 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 |