WC2B 6YF, Westminster has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 6YF 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 6YF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 6YF, encompassing approximately 1468 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 | 15.66 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 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 3
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.04 | -89.29% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 28 | 32.00 | -83.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 19.06 | -80.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.13 | -76.47% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.72 | -96.77% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.04 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 174 | 344.51 | 346.15% |
| Other theft | 93 | 118.47 | 2225.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 63.32 | 8100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 55.83 | 542.86% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 30.64 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 29.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 11.57 | 183.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 11.57 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 6.81 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.13 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.72 | 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 | 40.17 | 3800.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.55 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 4.09 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 2.72 | -99.50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.68 | -99.58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.68 | -98.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.68 | -85.71% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 236 | 461.62 | -12.92% |
| Other theft | 200 | 160.68 | 3.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 136.17 | 18.46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 52.43 | -26.67% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 37.45 | 35.48% |
| Public order | 24 | 28.60 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 16.34 | -18.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.13 | -38.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.45 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.77 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.77 | -46.15% |
| Robbery | 6 | 4.77 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 271 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 193 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 271 | 493.62 | 12.45% |
| Other theft | 193 | 184.51 | -16.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 131.41 | 2.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 51.06 | -34.34% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 44.26 | -26.19% |
| Public order | 18 | 21.11 | -10.00% |
| Robbery | 18 | 12.26 | 63.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 12.26 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 8.85 | -31.58% |
| Burglary | 11 | 8.85 | -15.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 7.49 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.13 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.36 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 241 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 231 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 241 | 528.35 | 72.14% |
| Other theft | 231 | 164.09 | 28.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 157.28 | 37.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 67.41 | 23.73% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 49.70 | 10.53% |
| Public order | 20 | 28.60 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 13.62 | 533.33% |
| Burglary | 13 | 12.94 | 44.44% |
| Robbery | 11 | 8.85 | 22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 7.49 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.81 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 5.45 | 75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.77 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 140 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 180 | 388.09 | 53.85% |
| Theft from the person | 140 | 122.55 | 29.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 95.32 | -25.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 49.02 | 25.53% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 40.17 | 8.57% |
| Public order | 24 | 25.87 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 16.34 | 6.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 10.89 | 15.38% |
| Burglary | 9 | 10.21 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 9 | 6.13 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.72 | -72.73% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 117 | 347.24 | -13.33% |
| Theft from the person | 108 | 79.66 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 73.53 | -3.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 66.04 | 17.50% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 32.00 | -27.08% |
| Public order | 28 | 23.83 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 21 | 19.06 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 14.30 | 87.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 10.21 | 18.18% |
| Robbery | 12 | 8.85 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 8.17 | 10.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.72 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 135 | 358.13 | -19.64% |
| Theft from the person | 117 | 91.92 | -4.10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 79.66 | 24.69% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 68.77 | -25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 32.68 | -31.03% |
| Public order | 21 | 27.23 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 18 | 14.30 | 5.88% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 12.26 | -21.43% |
| Robbery | 11 | 7.49 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.49 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.81 | -52.94% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.45 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.72 | -33.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 168 | 403.07 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 122 | 114.38 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 83.06 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 55.15 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 43.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 39.49 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 12.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 11.57 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 11.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 10.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.13 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 1327 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 110.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 231 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 93 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 200 |
| December 2023 | 193 |
| November 2023 | 231 |
| October 2023 | 180 |
| September 2023 | 117 |
| August 2023 | 135 |
| July 2023 | 168 |
A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.64 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 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 1486 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 271 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 174 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 236 |
| December 2023 | 271 |
| November 2023 | 241 |
| October 2023 | 140 |
| September 2023 | 108 |
| August 2023 | 117 |
| July 2023 | 122 |
A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 55 |
| December 2023 | 75 |
| November 2023 | 73 |
| October 2023 | 59 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 58 |
A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 676 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 82 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 77 |
| December 2023 | 65 |
| November 2023 | 99 |
| October 2023 | 72 |
| September 2023 | 97 |
| August 2023 | 101 |
| July 2023 | 81 |
A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 343 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| July 2023 | 64 |
A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
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 detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 6YF 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |