WC2H 7DE, Westminster has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.07 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7DE 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 7DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7DE, encompassing approximately 1150 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 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.07 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 32 | 60.82 | -96.20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 27.80 | -91.51% |
| Other theft | 8 | 15.64 | -97.75% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.95 | -90.79% |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.08 | -97.10% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.74 | -85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.87 | -88.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.87 | -98.15% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 843 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 356 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 843 | 1661.30 | 1353.45% |
| Other theft | 356 | 732.47 | 4985.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 309.32 | 2550.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 184.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 76 | 125.99 | 744.44% |
| Robbery | 69 | 66.03 | 6800.00% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 59.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 58 | 50.40 | 5700.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 50.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 23 | 46.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 19.98 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 7.82 | 250.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 58 | 75.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 50.40 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 7.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.95 | 600.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 6.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0.87 | -99.82% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 930 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 560 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 930 | 2023.62 | -22.89% |
| Other theft | 560 | 808.06 | -25.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 486.57 | -16.98% |
| Robbery | 121 | 229.38 | -17.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 105.13 | -14.18% |
| Drugs | 79 | 99.92 | 2.60% |
| Public order | 70 | 68.64 | -31.37% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 60.82 | 32.61% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 53.00 | -27.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 42.58 | -3.33% |
| Burglary | 28 | 25.20 | 7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 24.33 | 10.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 9.56 | 28.57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.82 | -25.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1206 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 747 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1206 | 2538.87 | 7.20% |
| Other theft | 747 | 1047.87 | -5.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 649.05 | 7.07% |
| Robbery | 147 | 276.30 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 127.73 | -8.84% |
| Public order | 102 | 116.43 | -22.14% |
| Drugs | 77 | 88.63 | 35.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 66.90 | 28.30% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 59.08 | -39.47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 39.97 | -9.09% |
| Burglary | 26 | 26.07 | -7.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 22.59 | -47.37% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 8.69 | -36.36% |
| Other crime | 4 | 6.08 | -69.23% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 787 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1125 | 2522.36 | 48.03% |
| Other theft | 787 | 977.49 | 21.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 297 | 683.81 | 23.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 258.06 | 10.53% |
| Public order | 131 | 127.73 | 15.93% |
| Robbery | 126 | 113.82 | 65.79% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 109.48 | 58.33% |
| Drugs | 57 | 66.03 | -20.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 49.53 | -18.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 46.05 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 28 | 28.67 | -6.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 24.33 | -9.52% |
| Other crime | 13 | 16.51 | 44.44% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 11.30 | -31.25% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 760 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 647 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 760 | 1968.88 | 39.19% |
| Other theft | 647 | 660.35 | 39.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 562.17 | 1.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 208.53 | -5.00% |
| Public order | 113 | 115.56 | 85.25% |
| Robbery | 76 | 98.18 | -41.98% |
| Drugs | 72 | 66.03 | -8.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 62.56 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 56.48 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 41.71 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 30 | 31.28 | -6.25% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 26.07 | -8.70% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 18.25 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 9 | 13.90 | 125.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 546 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 465 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 546 | 1634.36 | -2.50% |
| Other theft | 465 | 474.41 | -12.92% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 404.03 | 6.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 205.92 | 10.24% |
| Robbery | 131 | 121.64 | 9.17% |
| Drugs | 79 | 113.82 | 11.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 68.64 | 71.05% |
| Public order | 61 | 56.48 | -12.86% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 53.00 | -47.06% |
| Burglary | 32 | 46.92 | 18.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 27.80 | -6.25% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 26.07 | 15.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 19.98 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 12.16 | -33.33% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 560 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 534 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 560 | 1683.02 | -7.74% |
| Other theft | 534 | 486.57 | -15.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 463.98 | -16.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 192.89 | -5.22% |
| Robbery | 120 | 110.35 | -4.00% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 104.27 | 0.99% |
| Drugs | 71 | 88.63 | -31.07% |
| Public order | 70 | 61.69 | -21.35% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 60.82 | -13.64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 33.02 | 10.34% |
| Burglary | 27 | 27.80 | 92.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 23.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 17.38 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 6.95 | -33.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 632 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 607 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 632 | 1895.90 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 607 | 549.13 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 527.41 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 230.25 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 125 | 116.43 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 103 | 108.61 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 89.49 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 89 | 87.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 77.33 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 38.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 25.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 17.38 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 12.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 9 | 8.69 | 0.00% |
A total of 2088 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 189.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 318 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 212 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 264 |
| December 2023 | 318 |
| November 2023 | 297 |
| October 2023 | 240 |
| September 2023 | 237 |
| August 2023 | 222 |
| July 2023 | 265 |
A total of 232 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 33 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 4750 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 395.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 787 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 356 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 560 |
| December 2023 | 747 |
| November 2023 | 787 |
| October 2023 | 647 |
| September 2023 | 465 |
| August 2023 | 534 |
| July 2023 | 632 |
A total of 6674 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 606.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1206 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 843 |
| March 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 930 |
| December 2023 | 1206 |
| November 2023 | 1125 |
| October 2023 | 760 |
| September 2023 | 546 |
| August 2023 | 560 |
| July 2023 | 607 |
A total of 733 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 131 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 76 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 70 |
| December 2023 | 102 |
| November 2023 | 131 |
| October 2023 | 113 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| August 2023 | 70 |
| July 2023 | 89 |
A total of 598 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 103 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 79 |
| December 2023 | 77 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 72 |
| September 2023 | 79 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 103 |
A total of 920 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 147 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 121 |
| December 2023 | 147 |
| November 2023 | 126 |
| October 2023 | 76 |
| September 2023 | 131 |
| August 2023 | 120 |
| July 2023 | 125 |
A total of 134 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 437 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 54 |
| January 2024 | 49 |
| December 2023 | 68 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 65 |
| September 2023 | 65 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
| July 2023 | 44 |
A total of 208 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 1075 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 145 |
| January 2024 | 115 |
| December 2023 | 134 |
| November 2023 | 147 |
| October 2023 | 133 |
| September 2023 | 140 |
| August 2023 | 127 |
| July 2023 | 134 |
A total of 546 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 76 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
| September 2023 | 54 |
| August 2023 | 102 |
| July 2023 | 101 |
A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 76 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 7DE 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 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |