CHARING CROSS ROAD, WC2H 0AA, Westminster has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 0AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2H postcode area, which has experienced 11 crimes and a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2H 0AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 0AA, encompassing approximately 2343 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 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 8 | 11.52 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.99 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.43 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 2 | 0.85 | -33.33% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 44 | 43.53 | -96.21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 18.78 | -86.98% |
| Public order | 15 | 11.95 | -80.52% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.40 | -97.70% |
| Robbery | 3 | 4.27 | -96.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.28 | -88.89% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.43 | -98.70% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1161 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 435 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1161 | 1040.02 | 1512.50% |
| Other theft | 435 | 495.47 | 5337.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 185.64 | 1031.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 91.75 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 75.96 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 83 | 37.13 | 8200.00% |
| Public order | 77 | 35.42 | 492.31% |
| Drugs | 77 | 32.86 | 2466.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 32.86 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 43 | 25.61 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 18.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.99 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 72 | 50.36 | 7100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 30.73 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.55 | 700.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.85 | 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 | 0.85 | -99.86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.43 | -99.92% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1292 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 722 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1292 | 1261.93 | -17.23% |
| Other theft | 722 | 551.38 | -18.60% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 308.12 | -14.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 114.80 | -1.94% |
| Robbery | 136 | 64.87 | -11.69% |
| Drugs | 84 | 58.04 | 2.44% |
| Public order | 80 | 35.85 | -4.76% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 34.14 | 22.03% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 30.73 | -26.47% |
| Burglary | 38 | 21.34 | 15.15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 16.22 | -12.82% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 14.51 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 5.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1561 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 887 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1561 | 1476.17 | 2.29% |
| Other theft | 887 | 666.17 | -8.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 313 | 378.54 | 10.60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 133.58 | -25.84% |
| Robbery | 154 | 66.15 | 4.76% |
| Public order | 84 | 65.72 | -19.23% |
| Drugs | 82 | 35.85 | 38.98% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 34.99 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 29.02 | -37.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 25.18 | 21.88% |
| Burglary | 33 | 16.64 | -10.81% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 14.08 | -41.18% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 4.27 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.84 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1526 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 970 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1526 | 1513.30 | 53.37% |
| Other theft | 970 | 651.24 | 22.01% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 413.96 | 10.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 120.77 | 10.00% |
| Robbery | 147 | 89.19 | 31.25% |
| Public order | 104 | 62.73 | -0.95% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 44.38 | 28.38% |
| Drugs | 59 | 40.54 | -31.40% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 25.18 | -20.31% |
| Burglary | 37 | 21.76 | 23.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 15.79 | 14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 13.66 | -19.05% |
| Other crime | 10 | 7.25 | 11.11% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 4.27 | -53.85% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 995 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 795 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 995 | 1185.97 | 40.14% |
| Other theft | 795 | 424.63 | 40.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 339.28 | 8.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 109.68 | -9.09% |
| Robbery | 112 | 81.08 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 105 | 47.80 | 56.72% |
| Drugs | 86 | 44.81 | -1.15% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 36.70 | 21.31% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 31.58 | 10.34% |
| Burglary | 30 | 27.31 | -30.23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 12.80 | 12.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 11.95 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 8.96 | 8.33% |
| Other crime | 9 | 5.55 | 125.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 710 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 565 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 710 | 963.63 | 1.14% |
| Other theft | 565 | 303.00 | -8.87% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 241.12 | 7.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 100.72 | 14.84% |
| Robbery | 154 | 89.19 | 17.56% |
| Drugs | 87 | 65.72 | 19.18% |
| Public order | 67 | 37.13 | -9.46% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 28.59 | -44.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 26.03 | 41.46% |
| Burglary | 43 | 24.75 | 30.30% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 18.35 | 17.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 11.52 | -24.24% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 10.67 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 5.12 | -42.86% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 702 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 620 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 702 | 963.20 | -8.71% |
| Other theft | 620 | 299.59 | -17.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 264.59 | -20.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 93.89 | -13.74% |
| Robbery | 131 | 77.67 | -13.82% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 55.91 | 14.58% |
| Public order | 74 | 46.94 | -19.57% |
| Drugs | 73 | 31.58 | -27.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 31.15 | -6.82% |
| Burglary | 33 | 17.50 | 17.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 14.08 | -2.94% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 14.08 | -32.35% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 9.82 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 3.41 | -36.36% |
In July 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 769 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 750 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 769 | 1111.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 750 | 328.18 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 320.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 118.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 152 | 90.05 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 100 | 64.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 42.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 92 | 40.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 39.26 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 18.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 14.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 28 | 14.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 11 | 11.95 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 4.69 | 0.00% |
A total of 8841 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 736.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1561 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 1161 |
| March 2024 | 72 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1292 |
| December 2023 | 1561 |
| November 2023 | 1526 |
| October 2023 | 995 |
| September 2023 | 710 |
| August 2023 | 702 |
| July 2023 | 769 |
A total of 5768 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 480.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 970 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 435 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 722 |
| December 2023 | 887 |
| November 2023 | 970 |
| October 2023 | 795 |
| September 2023 | 565 |
| August 2023 | 620 |
| July 2023 | 750 |
A total of 715 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 77 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 80 |
| December 2023 | 84 |
| November 2023 | 104 |
| October 2023 | 105 |
| September 2023 | 67 |
| August 2023 | 74 |
| July 2023 | 92 |
A total of 2124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 193.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 313 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 215 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 269 |
| December 2023 | 313 |
| November 2023 | 283 |
| October 2023 | 257 |
| September 2023 | 236 |
| August 2023 | 220 |
| July 2023 | 277 |
A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
| July 2023 | 34 |
A total of 653 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 100 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 77 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 84 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 86 |
| September 2023 | 87 |
| August 2023 | 73 |
| July 2023 | 100 |
A total of 1076 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 154 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 83 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 136 |
| December 2023 | 154 |
| November 2023 | 147 |
| October 2023 | 112 |
| September 2023 | 154 |
| August 2023 | 131 |
| July 2023 | 152 |
A total of 1486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 185.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 211 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 178 |
| January 2024 | 152 |
| December 2023 | 155 |
| November 2023 | 209 |
| October 2023 | 190 |
| September 2023 | 209 |
| August 2023 | 182 |
| July 2023 | 211 |
A total of 285 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 654 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 87 |
| January 2024 | 72 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 95 |
| October 2023 | 74 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| August 2023 | 110 |
| July 2023 | 96 |
A total of 436 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 60 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 68 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 64 |
| September 2023 | 58 |
| August 2023 | 41 |
| July 2023 | 44 |
A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 153 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 34 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 0AA 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 | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |