WC2H 7JS, Westminster has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.49 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7JS 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 7JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7JS, encompassing approximately 2054 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 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 10 | 18.49 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 4.87 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 37 | 38.93 | -95.97% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 18.01 | -90.64% |
| Other theft | 10 | 9.25 | -97.34% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.87 | -86.57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.38 | -97.26% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.49 | -90.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.49 | -98.25% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 917 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 376 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 917 | 991.81 | 1228.99% |
| Other theft | 376 | 446.27 | 5271.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 182.98 | 2155.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 98.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 73 | 79.33 | 7200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 35.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 67 | 34.55 | 509.09% |
| Drugs | 62 | 32.61 | 6100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 30.17 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 30 | 27.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 14.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 4.87 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 69 | 49.15 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 33.58 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.38 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0.97 | -99.67% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1029 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 606 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1029 | 1209.83 | -22.86% |
| Other theft | 606 | 500.77 | -22.80% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 294.92 | -14.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 121.66 | -5.07% |
| Robbery | 112 | 63.75 | -23.81% |
| Drugs | 77 | 54.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 37.47 | 25.42% |
| Public order | 68 | 36.01 | -17.07% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 33.09 | -27.27% |
| Burglary | 35 | 23.36 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 17.03 | -17.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 14.11 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 7.30 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.38 | -40.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1334 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 785 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1334 | 1491.61 | 5.45% |
| Other theft | 785 | 649.20 | -4.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 382.03 | 11.07% |
| Robbery | 147 | 141.62 | 17.60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 71.54 | -27.75% |
| Public order | 82 | 67.16 | -22.64% |
| Drugs | 77 | 39.91 | 26.23% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 37.47 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 32.12 | -32.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 28.71 | 12.90% |
| Burglary | 28 | 17.03 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 13.63 | -54.55% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 4.87 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.89 | -61.54% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1265 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 824 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1265 | 1495.50 | 56.37% |
| Other theft | 824 | 615.62 | 19.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 401.01 | 11.02% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 191 | 127.50 | 23.23% |
| Robbery | 125 | 92.95 | 43.68% |
| Public order | 106 | 60.83 | 1.92% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 51.59 | 22.54% |
| Drugs | 61 | 42.34 | -20.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 29.69 | -21.31% |
| Burglary | 32 | 23.36 | 10.34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 15.57 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 15.09 | -4.35% |
| Other crime | 13 | 10.71 | 62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 6.33 | -57.14% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 809 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 691 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 809 | 1166.04 | 38.77% |
| Other theft | 691 | 393.71 | 43.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 336.28 | 6.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 114.85 | -13.89% |
| Public order | 104 | 75.43 | 70.49% |
| Robbery | 87 | 50.61 | -36.50% |
| Drugs | 77 | 42.34 | -3.75% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 37.47 | 22.41% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 34.55 | 7.02% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 29.69 | 10.71% |
| Burglary | 29 | 15.09 | -21.62% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 14.11 | -11.54% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 11.19 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 8 | 6.81 | 166.67% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 583 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 483 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 583 | 956.77 | -1.52% |
| Other theft | 483 | 283.72 | -10.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 235.06 | 3.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 107.55 | 24.14% |
| Robbery | 137 | 87.60 | 16.10% |
| Drugs | 80 | 66.67 | 12.68% |
| Public order | 61 | 38.93 | -7.58% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 29.69 | -40.82% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 28.23 | 42.50% |
| Burglary | 37 | 27.74 | 37.04% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 18.01 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 13.63 | 18.18% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 12.65 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.84 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 592 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 537 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 592 | 962.61 | -9.76% |
| Other theft | 537 | 288.10 | -17.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 213 | 261.34 | -13.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 103.66 | -7.64% |
| Robbery | 118 | 70.57 | -11.94% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 57.43 | 3.16% |
| Drugs | 71 | 47.69 | -25.26% |
| Public order | 66 | 34.55 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 32.12 | -2.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 19.47 | 12.90% |
| Burglary | 27 | 17.03 | 28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 13.14 | -24.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 10.71 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.89 | -14.29% |
In July 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 656 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 650 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 656 | 1098.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 650 | 319.25 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 316.33 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 120.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 134 | 76.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 95 | 65.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 46.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 88 | 46.23 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 42.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 19.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 15.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 14.11 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 10.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
A total of 7301 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 663.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1334 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 917 |
| March 2024 | 69 |
| January 2024 | 1029 |
| December 2023 | 1334 |
| November 2023 | 1265 |
| October 2023 | 809 |
| September 2023 | 583 |
| August 2023 | 592 |
| July 2023 | 656 |
A total of 4979 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 414.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 824 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 376 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 606 |
| December 2023 | 785 |
| November 2023 | 824 |
| October 2023 | 691 |
| September 2023 | 483 |
| August 2023 | 537 |
| July 2023 | 650 |
A total of 668 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 106 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 68 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 106 |
| October 2023 | 104 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| August 2023 | 66 |
| July 2023 | 88 |
A total of 1960 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 178.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 291 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 203 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 250 |
| December 2023 | 291 |
| November 2023 | 262 |
| October 2023 | 236 |
| September 2023 | 221 |
| August 2023 | 213 |
| July 2023 | 247 |
A total of 234 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 35 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
| August 2023 | 35 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 602 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 95 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 62 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 77 |
| December 2023 | 77 |
| November 2023 | 61 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
| September 2023 | 80 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 95 |
A total of 938 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.17 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 | 73 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 112 |
| December 2023 | 147 |
| November 2023 | 125 |
| October 2023 | 87 |
| September 2023 | 137 |
| August 2023 | 118 |
| July 2023 | 134 |
A total of 156 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
| August 2023 | 22 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 419 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 57 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 61 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 41 |
A total of 1260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 157.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 191 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 163 |
| January 2024 | 131 |
| December 2023 | 138 |
| November 2023 | 191 |
| October 2023 | 155 |
| September 2023 | 180 |
| August 2023 | 145 |
| July 2023 | 157 |
A total of 239 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
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 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 613 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 71 |
| January 2024 | 74 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 87 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 58 |
| August 2023 | 98 |
| July 2023 | 95 |
A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 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 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 7JS 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 |
| 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |