WC2H 7EF, Westminster has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.96 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7EF 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 7EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7EF, encompassing approximately 763 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 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 37.96 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 9.16 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 7.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 7.85 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 3.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 | 1.31 | -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 | 91.63 | -95.80% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 41.89 | -90.62% |
| Other theft | 8 | 23.56 | -97.51% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.47 | -89.71% |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.16 | -96.61% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.62 | -85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.31 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.31 | -98.15% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 762 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 321 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 762 | 2260.60 | 1213.79% |
| Other theft | 321 | 997.44 | 4485.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 420.18 | 2300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 251.32 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 68 | 175.40 | 655.56% |
| Robbery | 59 | 89.01 | 5800.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 77.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 70.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 47 | 66.76 | 4600.00% |
| Burglary | 23 | 61.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 30.11 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.16 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.31 | 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 | 113.88 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 75.92 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 11.78 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 10.47 | 600.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 9.16 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 1.31 | -99.80% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 878 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 489 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 878 | 2747.54 | -18.40% |
| Other theft | 489 | 1149.28 | -23.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 640.09 | -20.28% |
| Robbery | 109 | 298.45 | -7.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 142.68 | -22.73% |
| Drugs | 63 | 133.52 | -5.97% |
| Public order | 62 | 82.47 | -30.34% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 81.16 | -27.14% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 66.76 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 54.98 | 4.00% |
| Burglary | 26 | 34.03 | 13.04% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 34.03 | 10.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 14.40 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 4 | 10.47 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1076 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 637 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1076 | 3377.16 | 8.36% |
| Other theft | 637 | 1408.46 | -1.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 833.82 | 12.60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 374.37 | -2.22% |
| Robbery | 118 | 172.78 | 6.31% |
| Public order | 89 | 154.46 | -21.93% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 116.50 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 67 | 91.63 | 52.27% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 87.70 | -26.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 47.12 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 23 | 32.72 | -11.54% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 30.11 | -44.44% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 13.09 | -36.36% |
| Other crime | 4 | 9.16 | -63.64% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 993 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 649 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 993 | 3273.75 | 48.21% |
| Other theft | 649 | 1299.81 | 16.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 849.53 | 21.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 332.48 | 15.38% |
| Public order | 114 | 176.71 | 6.54% |
| Robbery | 111 | 149.22 | 81.97% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 145.30 | -15.15% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 73.30 | 28.95% |
| Drugs | 44 | 64.14 | -27.87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 57.59 | -18.92% |
| Burglary | 26 | 39.27 | 23.81% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 34.03 | -5.26% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 23.56 | -15.38% |
| Other crime | 11 | 14.40 | 22.22% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 670 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 557 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 670 | 2598.32 | 52.62% |
| Other theft | 557 | 877.01 | 41.37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 729.10 | 6.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 273.58 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 107 | 153.15 | 127.66% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 140.06 | -2.94% |
| Robbery | 61 | 86.39 | -39.00% |
| Drugs | 61 | 79.85 | -7.58% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 79.85 | 2.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 49.74 | 19.35% |
| Burglary | 21 | 48.43 | -27.59% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 27.49 | -9.52% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 24.87 | 8.33% |
| Other crime | 9 | 17.02 | 80.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 439 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 394 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 439 | 2056.40 | -6.20% |
| Other theft | 394 | 574.64 | -14.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 515.74 | 1.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 256.56 | 5.88% |
| Robbery | 100 | 164.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 130.90 | 74.36% |
| Drugs | 66 | 89.01 | 4.76% |
| Public order | 47 | 86.39 | -26.56% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 61.52 | -37.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 48.43 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 29 | 40.58 | 45.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 37.96 | 31.25% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 27.49 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 15.71 | 25.00% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 468 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 462 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 468 | 2155.89 | -10.34% |
| Other theft | 462 | 612.60 | -17.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 604.75 | -14.16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 253.94 | -4.80% |
| Robbery | 100 | 155.77 | -0.99% |
| Public order | 64 | 130.90 | -14.67% |
| Drugs | 63 | 83.77 | -30.77% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 82.47 | 18.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 77.23 | -13.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 51.05 | 40.91% |
| Burglary | 20 | 40.58 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 26.18 | -5.88% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 20.94 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 4 | 10.47 | -42.86% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 560 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 522 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 560 | 2432.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 522 | 733.03 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 683.29 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 295.83 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 101 | 163.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 91 | 132.21 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 75 | 119.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 98.17 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 65.45 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 58.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 28.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 22.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 13.09 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 9.16 | 0.00% |
A total of 213 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 4091 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 340.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 649 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 321 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 489 |
| December 2023 | 637 |
| November 2023 | 649 |
| October 2023 | 557 |
| September 2023 | 394 |
| August 2023 | 462 |
| July 2023 | 560 |
A total of 5905 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 536.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1076 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 762 |
| March 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 878 |
| December 2023 | 1076 |
| November 2023 | 993 |
| October 2023 | 670 |
| September 2023 | 439 |
| August 2023 | 468 |
| July 2023 | 522 |
A total of 1817 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 165.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 286 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 192 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 228 |
| December 2023 | 286 |
| November 2023 | 254 |
| October 2023 | 209 |
| September 2023 | 196 |
| August 2023 | 194 |
| July 2023 | 226 |
A total of 647 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 114 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 68 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 62 |
| December 2023 | 89 |
| November 2023 | 114 |
| October 2023 | 107 |
| September 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 64 |
| July 2023 | 75 |
A total of 504 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 91 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 67 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 61 |
| September 2023 | 66 |
| August 2023 | 63 |
| July 2023 | 91 |
A total of 764 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 118 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 59 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 109 |
| December 2023 | 118 |
| November 2023 | 111 |
| October 2023 | 61 |
| September 2023 | 100 |
| August 2023 | 100 |
| July 2023 | 101 |
A total of 122 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 450 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 54 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 66 |
| September 2023 | 68 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 45 |
A total of 990 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 134 |
| January 2024 | 102 |
| December 2023 | 132 |
| November 2023 | 135 |
| October 2023 | 117 |
| September 2023 | 126 |
| August 2023 | 119 |
| July 2023 | 125 |
A total of 362 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 51 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 59 |
| July 2023 | 50 |
A total of 178 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
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 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 7EF 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 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |