WC2E 7LB, Westminster has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.95 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 7LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2E postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2E 7LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 7LB, encompassing approximately 730 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 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 10 | 47.95 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 13.70 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 9.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.74 | -97.14% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.37 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 35 | 113.70 | -90.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 47.95 | -83.76% |
| Other theft | 11 | 26.03 | -94.12% |
| Public order | 10 | 15.07 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 13.70 | -91.30% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 2.74 | -97.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.74 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.37 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.37 | -95.83% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | -96.15% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 383 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 383 | 1416.44 | 596.36% |
| Other theft | 187 | 524.66 | 3016.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 256.16 | 963.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 160.27 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 152.05 | 7100.00% |
| Public order | 50 | 98.63 | 354.55% |
| Burglary | 27 | 68.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 26 | 36.99 | 2500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 35.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 23 | 32.88 | 2200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 31.51 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 55 | 121.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 75.34 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 15.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 15.07 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 2.74 | -99.40% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 502 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 331 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 502 | 1891.78 | -18.24% |
| Other theft | 331 | 687.67 | -17.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 453.42 | -17.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 213.70 | 8.08% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 146.58 | 35.29% |
| Public order | 66 | 94.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 36 | 90.41 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 32 | 49.32 | 18.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 43.84 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 34.25 | 4.76% |
| Burglary | 16 | 30.14 | -23.81% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 21.92 | -8.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 15.07 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.22 | -60.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 614 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 400 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 614 | 2156.16 | 8.87% |
| Other theft | 400 | 841.10 | -1.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 547.95 | 3.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 258.90 | -30.28% |
| Public order | 66 | 135.62 | -20.48% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 90.41 | -37.04% |
| Robbery | 42 | 69.86 | 23.53% |
| Drugs | 27 | 57.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 36.99 | 8.70% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 34.25 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 21 | 28.77 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 28.77 | -29.41% |
| Other crime | 5 | 16.44 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.85 | -71.43% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 564 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 408 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 564 | 2215.07 | 53.26% |
| Other theft | 408 | 772.60 | 22.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 558.90 | 42.97% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 250.68 | 27.93% |
| Public order | 83 | 194.52 | 7.79% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 113.70 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 34 | 110.96 | 47.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 46.58 | -30.77% |
| Drugs | 27 | 36.99 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 36.99 | 21.05% |
| Burglary | 18 | 31.51 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 24.66 | -26.09% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 23.29 | -22.22% |
| Other crime | 3 | 9.59 | 50.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 368 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 332 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 368 | 1689.04 | 65.77% |
| Other theft | 332 | 504.11 | 36.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 454.79 | -8.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 175.34 | -20.71% |
| Public order | 77 | 152.05 | 32.76% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 105.48 | 8.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 73.97 | 18.18% |
| Drugs | 33 | 53.42 | 6.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 45.21 | 9.52% |
| Robbery | 23 | 31.51 | -20.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 31.51 | 11.76% |
| Burglary | 15 | 26.03 | -37.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 20.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.33 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 222 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 244 | 1395.89 | -13.78% |
| Theft from the person | 222 | 334.25 | -10.84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 304.11 | 40.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 191.78 | -0.71% |
| Public order | 58 | 191.78 | 20.83% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 79.45 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 68.49 | 135.71% |
| Drugs | 31 | 45.21 | -13.89% |
| Robbery | 29 | 42.47 | -27.50% |
| Burglary | 24 | 39.73 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 32.88 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 28.77 | -43.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 23.29 | 125.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.33 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 283 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 249 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 283 | 1456.16 | -11.29% |
| Theft from the person | 249 | 387.67 | 8.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 341.10 | -5.37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 193.15 | -12.28% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 136.99 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 48 | 102.74 | -9.43% |
| Robbery | 40 | 65.75 | 17.65% |
| Drugs | 36 | 54.79 | -34.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 49.32 | 87.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 41.10 | -16.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 28.77 | 17.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 27.40 | -26.32% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 19.18 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.48 | -33.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 319 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 229 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 319 | 1545.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 229 | 436.99 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 313.70 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 204.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 156.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 55 | 123.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 53 | 75.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 34 | 72.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 46.58 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 34.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 26.03 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 23.29 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 21.92 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
A total of 3232 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 269.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 614 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 383 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 502 |
| December 2023 | 614 |
| November 2023 | 564 |
| October 2023 | 368 |
| September 2023 | 222 |
| August 2023 | 249 |
| July 2023 | 229 |
A total of 2529 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 210.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 408 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 187 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 331 |
| December 2023 | 400 |
| November 2023 | 408 |
| October 2023 | 332 |
| September 2023 | 244 |
| August 2023 | 283 |
| July 2023 | 319 |
A total of 528 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 66 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 83 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
| September 2023 | 58 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| July 2023 | 53 |
A total of 1240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 189 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 117 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 156 |
| December 2023 | 189 |
| November 2023 | 183 |
| October 2023 | 128 |
| September 2023 | 140 |
| August 2023 | 141 |
| July 2023 | 149 |
A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 30 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 546 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 72 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 81 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 50 |
| August 2023 | 75 |
| July 2023 | 90 |
A total of 270 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
| August 2023 | 36 |
| July 2023 | 55 |
A total of 266 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 34 |
A total of 139 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 924 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 115.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 111 |
| January 2024 | 107 |
| December 2023 | 99 |
| November 2023 | 142 |
| October 2023 | 111 |
| September 2023 | 140 |
| August 2023 | 100 |
| July 2023 | 114 |
A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 7LB 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 | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 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 | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |