WC2E 8HD, Westminster has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.10 per 1,000 population. This WC2E 8HD 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 8HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2E 8HD, 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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 41.10 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 10.96 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.96 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.11 | 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 | -96.15% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 26 | 89.04 | -93.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 35.62 | -84.35% |
| Other theft | 9 | 24.66 | -95.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 12.33 | -83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 10.96 | -87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.37 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.37 | -96.55% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.37 | -96.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 399 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 399 | 1450.68 | 714.29% |
| Other theft | 191 | 546.58 | 3083.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 261.64 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 161.64 | 1177.78% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 157.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 48 | 83.56 | 336.36% |
| Drugs | 30 | 65.75 | 2900.00% |
| Burglary | 29 | 41.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 39.73 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 25 | 39.73 | 2400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 34.25 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 10.96 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 49 | 109.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 67.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 15.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 12.33 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 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 | -99.42% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 511 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 346 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 511 | 1910.96 | -17.45% |
| Other theft | 346 | 700.00 | -13.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 473.97 | -22.99% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 197.26 | 13.27% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 152.05 | 28.00% |
| Public order | 63 | 87.67 | 3.28% |
| Drugs | 36 | 86.30 | 9.09% |
| Robbery | 35 | 49.32 | -20.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 47.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 35.62 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 17 | 30.14 | -22.73% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 23.29 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 16.44 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.22 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 619 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 401 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 619 | 2171.23 | 7.09% |
| Other theft | 401 | 847.95 | -6.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 549.32 | 7.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 256.16 | -31.94% |
| Public order | 61 | 134.25 | -18.67% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 83.56 | -31.51% |
| Robbery | 44 | 68.49 | 15.79% |
| Drugs | 33 | 60.27 | 26.92% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 45.21 | 18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 35.62 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 22 | 32.88 | 4.76% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 30.14 | -36.84% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 16.44 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 5.48 | 33.33% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 578 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 427 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 578 | 2238.36 | 54.13% |
| Other theft | 427 | 791.78 | 22.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 584.93 | 35.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 238.36 | 27.43% |
| Public order | 75 | 197.26 | 5.63% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 102.74 | 40.38% |
| Robbery | 38 | 100.00 | 65.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 52.05 | -31.71% |
| Drugs | 26 | 38.36 | -16.13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 35.62 | 29.41% |
| Burglary | 21 | 30.14 | 23.53% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 28.77 | -24.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 26.03 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 8.22 | -40.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 375 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 349 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 375 | 1721.92 | 61.64% |
| Other theft | 349 | 513.70 | 45.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 478.08 | -4.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 175.34 | -20.98% |
| Public order | 71 | 154.79 | 24.56% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 97.26 | 6.12% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 71.23 | 13.89% |
| Drugs | 31 | 56.16 | -3.12% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 42.47 | 4.17% |
| Robbery | 23 | 34.25 | -17.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 31.51 | -5.56% |
| Burglary | 17 | 23.29 | -39.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 23.29 | 11.11% |
| Other crime | 5 | 13.70 | 400.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 240 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 232 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 240 | 1412.33 | -13.67% |
| Theft from the person | 232 | 328.77 | -12.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 317.81 | 26.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 195.89 | 0.75% |
| Public order | 57 | 183.56 | 16.33% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 78.08 | -30.99% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 67.12 | 140.00% |
| Drugs | 32 | 49.32 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 28 | 43.84 | 27.27% |
| Robbery | 28 | 38.36 | -17.65% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 38.36 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 32.88 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 24.66 | 125.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.33 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 278 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 264 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 278 | 1472.60 | -12.30% |
| Theft from the person | 264 | 380.82 | 10.46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 361.64 | -10.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 182.19 | -3.42% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 154.79 | -17.44% |
| Public order | 49 | 97.26 | -7.55% |
| Drugs | 40 | 67.12 | -23.08% |
| Robbery | 34 | 54.79 | 9.68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 46.58 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 22 | 41.10 | 4.76% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 30.14 | -16.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 28.77 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 20.55 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.48 | -83.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 317 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 239 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 317 | 1563.01 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 239 | 434.25 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 327.40 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 204.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 160.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 53 | 117.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 52 | 72.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 31 | 71.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 42.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 34.25 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 28.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 27.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 27.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 8.22 | 0.00% |
A total of 1199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 115 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 144 |
| December 2023 | 187 |
| November 2023 | 174 |
| October 2023 | 128 |
| September 2023 | 134 |
| August 2023 | 133 |
| July 2023 | 149 |
A total of 3301 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 275.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 619 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 399 |
| March 2024 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 511 |
| December 2023 | 619 |
| November 2023 | 578 |
| October 2023 | 375 |
| September 2023 | 232 |
| August 2023 | 264 |
| July 2023 | 239 |
A total of 2571 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 214.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 427 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 191 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 346 |
| December 2023 | 401 |
| November 2023 | 427 |
| October 2023 | 349 |
| September 2023 | 240 |
| August 2023 | 278 |
| July 2023 | 317 |
A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 48 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 75 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 49 |
| July 2023 | 53 |
A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.70 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 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 30 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 282 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
A total of 262 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 34 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 149 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.90 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 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 957 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 119.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 118 |
| January 2024 | 111 |
| December 2023 | 98 |
| November 2023 | 144 |
| October 2023 | 113 |
| September 2023 | 143 |
| August 2023 | 113 |
| July 2023 | 117 |
A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 22 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 61 |
| January 2024 | 64 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 73 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 49 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 86 |
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2E 8HD 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |