WC2E 8BD, Westminster has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.42 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8BD 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 8BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8BD, 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 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 10 | 53.42 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 13.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 12.33 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 9.59 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | 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 | 1.37 | -97.22% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 36 | 116.44 | -89.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 49.32 | -82.41% |
| Other theft | 11 | 26.03 | -93.92% |
| Public order | 10 | 15.07 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 13.70 | -84.21% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.11 | -96.88% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.74 | -87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.37 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.37 | -92.86% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.37 | -95.65% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 181 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 329 | 1284.93 | 498.18% |
| Other theft | 181 | 450.68 | 2916.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 247.95 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 147.95 | 881.82% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 147.95 | 6300.00% |
| Public order | 50 | 87.67 | 284.62% |
| Burglary | 27 | 68.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 23 | 36.99 | 2200.00% |
| Robbery | 19 | 31.51 | 1800.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 26.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 19.18 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 10.96 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.48 | 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 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 55 | 124.66 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 75.34 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 17.81 | 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 | -99.35% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 308 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 422 | 1664.38 | -16.77% |
| Other theft | 308 | 578.08 | -12.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 421.92 | -15.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 191.78 | 7.53% |
| Public order | 64 | 136.99 | 3.23% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 87.67 | 31.25% |
| Drugs | 27 | 86.30 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 23 | 36.99 | -23.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 31.51 | -12.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 30.14 | -15.79% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 21.92 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 16.44 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 13.70 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.22 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 507 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 353 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 507 | 1846.58 | 10.94% |
| Other theft | 353 | 694.52 | -6.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 483.56 | 0.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 226.03 | -30.60% |
| Public order | 62 | 127.40 | -4.62% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 84.93 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 30 | 65.75 | 15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 41.10 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 34.25 | -5.00% |
| Drugs | 18 | 26.03 | 5.88% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 24.66 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 19.18 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 10.96 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.48 | -60.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 457 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 379 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 457 | 1905.48 | 51.83% |
| Other theft | 379 | 626.03 | 20.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 519.18 | 41.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 224.66 | 32.67% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 183.56 | 46.94% |
| Public order | 65 | 98.63 | -4.41% |
| Robbery | 26 | 89.04 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 35.62 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 27.40 | 17.65% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 27.40 | -28.00% |
| Drugs | 17 | 24.66 | -15.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 23.29 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 16.44 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 315 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 301 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 315 | 1465.75 | 41.26% |
| Theft from the person | 301 | 431.51 | 56.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 412.33 | -7.20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 158.90 | -23.48% |
| Public order | 68 | 138.36 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 93.15 | 2.08% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 67.12 | 4.17% |
| Robbery | 20 | 34.25 | -9.09% |
| Drugs | 20 | 27.40 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 27.40 | 6.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 23.29 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 20.55 | -47.83% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 16.44 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.33 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 192 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 223 | 1228.77 | -10.08% |
| Theft from the person | 192 | 305.48 | -15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 263.01 | 25.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 180.82 | 4.17% |
| Public order | 51 | 171.23 | 6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 69.86 | -32.39% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 65.75 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 23 | 32.88 | 15.00% |
| Robbery | 22 | 31.51 | -26.67% |
| Drugs | 22 | 30.14 | -21.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 30.14 | -40.74% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 21.92 | 42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 13.70 | 166.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 10.96 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 228 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 248 | 1310.96 | -17.06% |
| Theft from the person | 228 | 339.73 | 11.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 312.33 | -9.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 164.38 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 143.84 | -16.47% |
| Public order | 48 | 97.26 | -2.04% |
| Robbery | 30 | 65.75 | 3.45% |
| Drugs | 28 | 41.10 | -34.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 38.36 | 92.86% |
| Burglary | 20 | 36.99 | -4.76% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 27.40 | -13.04% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 27.40 | -56.25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 9.59 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.11 | -60.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 299 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 205 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 299 | 1412.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 205 | 409.59 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 280.82 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 182.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 143.84 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 49 | 116.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 43 | 67.12 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 29 | 58.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 39.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 31.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 28.77 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 21.92 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 19.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
A total of 1110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 108 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 140 |
| December 2023 | 165 |
| November 2023 | 164 |
| October 2023 | 116 |
| September 2023 | 125 |
| August 2023 | 120 |
| July 2023 | 133 |
A total of 2743 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 228.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 507 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 329 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 422 |
| December 2023 | 507 |
| November 2023 | 457 |
| October 2023 | 301 |
| September 2023 | 192 |
| August 2023 | 228 |
| July 2023 | 205 |
A total of 2331 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 194.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 379 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 181 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 308 |
| December 2023 | 353 |
| November 2023 | 379 |
| October 2023 | 315 |
| September 2023 | 223 |
| August 2023 | 248 |
| July 2023 | 299 |
A total of 487 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 64 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 65 |
| October 2023 | 68 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| July 2023 | 49 |
A total of 205 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 30 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 504 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 72 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 85 |
A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 28 |
| July 2023 | 43 |
A total of 147 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 878 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 108 |
| January 2024 | 100 |
| December 2023 | 93 |
| November 2023 | 134 |
| October 2023 | 101 |
| September 2023 | 132 |
| August 2023 | 105 |
| July 2023 | 105 |
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 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 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 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 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 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 8BD 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 | 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 |