WC2H 0AW, Westminster has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.23 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 0AW 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 0AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 0AW, encompassing approximately 1847 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 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 8 | 16.23 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 4.33 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.33 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 25 | 34.09 | -97.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 13.53 | -92.31% |
| Other theft | 9 | 8.66 | -97.52% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.87 | -88.57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.33 | -97.06% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.08 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.54 | -87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.54 | -98.28% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 869 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 363 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 869 | 1074.19 | 1638.00% |
| Other theft | 363 | 470.26 | 5950.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 196.44 | 2500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 112.56 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 86.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 70 | 42.21 | 600.00% |
| Robbery | 68 | 37.88 | 6700.00% |
| Drugs | 65 | 36.80 | 6400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 35.17 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 29 | 31.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 15.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 4.33 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 50 | 42.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 27.06 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 5.41 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.33 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 1.08 | -99.67% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1023 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 608 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1023 | 1358.29 | -20.82% |
| Other theft | 608 | 553.60 | -21.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 260 | 329.02 | -17.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 140.70 | -2.08% |
| Robbery | 115 | 76.30 | -18.44% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 62.23 | 35.09% |
| Public order | 75 | 41.67 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 74 | 40.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 40.05 | -29.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 25.43 | 6.06% |
| Burglary | 28 | 18.94 | -3.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 15.15 | 36.36% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 8.12 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.87 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1292 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 770 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1292 | 1643.48 | 5.56% |
| Other theft | 770 | 699.17 | -6.21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 416.69 | 5.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 170.46 | -27.27% |
| Robbery | 141 | 77.93 | 10.16% |
| Public order | 90 | 76.30 | -28.00% |
| Drugs | 74 | 48.70 | 23.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 40.05 | 48.89% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 36.26 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 30.85 | -2.94% |
| Burglary | 29 | 17.86 | -3.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 15.69 | -45.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 5.95 | -11.11% |
| Other crime | 6 | 4.33 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1224 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 821 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1224 | 1675.41 | 54.74% |
| Other theft | 821 | 662.37 | 21.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 444.29 | 21.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 161.26 | 21.47% |
| Robbery | 128 | 107.15 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 125 | 69.27 | 12.61% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 67.64 | 37.68% |
| Drugs | 60 | 51.41 | -24.05% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 32.47 | -27.42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 24.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 30 | 18.40 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 16.23 | -13.04% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 10.82 | -43.75% |
| Other crime | 9 | 4.87 | 12.50% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 791 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 678 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 791 | 1293.35 | 39.75% |
| Other theft | 678 | 428.05 | 39.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 366.90 | 2.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 133.12 | -15.54% |
| Public order | 111 | 88.21 | 63.24% |
| Robbery | 80 | 60.07 | -38.93% |
| Drugs | 79 | 43.29 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 42.75 | 11.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 37.34 | 8.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 33.55 | 21.43% |
| Burglary | 30 | 18.40 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 16.23 | -14.81% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 12.45 | 23.08% |
| Other crime | 8 | 8.66 | 166.67% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 566 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 487 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 566 | 1076.89 | -4.23% |
| Other theft | 487 | 306.29 | -8.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 263.54 | 3.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 130.42 | 33.10% |
| Robbery | 131 | 104.44 | 10.08% |
| Drugs | 79 | 70.89 | 8.22% |
| Public order | 68 | 42.75 | -4.23% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 36.80 | -40.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 33.55 | 46.15% |
| Burglary | 35 | 30.85 | 29.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 18.94 | -17.65% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 15.15 | 35.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 14.61 | 30.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.03 | -57.14% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 591 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 531 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 591 | 1084.47 | -7.08% |
| Other theft | 531 | 319.82 | -16.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 287.35 | -16.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 126.09 | -8.81% |
| Robbery | 119 | 78.47 | -7.75% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 64.40 | 2.97% |
| Drugs | 73 | 56.28 | -29.81% |
| Public order | 71 | 39.50 | -19.32% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 38.42 | -2.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 21.10 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 27 | 18.40 | 42.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 14.61 | -23.08% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 10.82 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 5.41 | -12.50% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 638 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 636 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 638 | 1227.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 636 | 345.25 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 344.17 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 150.44 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 129 | 86.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 104 | 69.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 56.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 88 | 54.66 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 47.62 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 21.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 18.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 14.07 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 10.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 4.33 | 0.00% |
A total of 7075 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 643.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1292 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 869 |
| March 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 1023 |
| December 2023 | 1292 |
| November 2023 | 1224 |
| October 2023 | 791 |
| September 2023 | 566 |
| August 2023 | 591 |
| July 2023 | 636 |
A total of 4918 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 409.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 821 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 363 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 608 |
| December 2023 | 770 |
| November 2023 | 821 |
| October 2023 | 678 |
| September 2023 | 487 |
| August 2023 | 531 |
| July 2023 | 638 |
A total of 720 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 125 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 70 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 75 |
| December 2023 | 90 |
| November 2023 | 125 |
| October 2023 | 111 |
| September 2023 | 68 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 88 |
A total of 2111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 191.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 315 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 208 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 260 |
| December 2023 | 315 |
| November 2023 | 298 |
| October 2023 | 246 |
| September 2023 | 241 |
| August 2023 | 233 |
| July 2023 | 278 |
A total of 244 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 34 |
| July 2023 | 34 |
A total of 610 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 104 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 65 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 74 |
| December 2023 | 74 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 79 |
| September 2023 | 79 |
| August 2023 | 73 |
| July 2023 | 104 |
A total of 916 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 141 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 68 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 115 |
| December 2023 | 141 |
| November 2023 | 128 |
| October 2023 | 80 |
| September 2023 | 131 |
| August 2023 | 119 |
| July 2023 | 129 |
A total of 151 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 416 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 67 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 62 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 40 |
A total of 1303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 162.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 160 |
| January 2024 | 141 |
| December 2023 | 144 |
| November 2023 | 198 |
| October 2023 | 163 |
| September 2023 | 193 |
| August 2023 | 145 |
| July 2023 | 159 |
A total of 227 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 643 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 78 |
| January 2024 | 77 |
| December 2023 | 57 |
| November 2023 | 95 |
| October 2023 | 69 |
| September 2023 | 62 |
| August 2023 | 104 |
| July 2023 | 101 |
A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 0AW 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 | 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 |