WC2H 7RQ, Westminster has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.75 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 7RQ, encompassing approximately 2033 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 | 14.75 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 3.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.46 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.97 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.48 | 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 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 25 | 30.98 | -97.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 12.29 | -92.12% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.87 | -97.49% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.43 | -88.41% |
| Robbery | 2 | 3.93 | -96.97% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.98 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.49 | -87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.49 | -98.28% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 853 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 359 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 853 | 960.95 | 1606.00% |
| Other theft | 359 | 419.49 | 5883.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 176.55 | 2437.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 99.83 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 77.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 69 | 37.87 | 590.00% |
| Robbery | 66 | 33.93 | 6500.00% |
| Drugs | 64 | 32.46 | 6300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 31.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 30 | 28.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 14.75 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 3.93 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.98 | 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 | 38.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 24.59 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 4.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.93 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.98 | 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 | 0.98 | -99.66% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1002 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 597 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1002 | 1217.17 | -20.98% |
| Other theft | 597 | 492.77 | -21.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 260 | 293.60 | -15.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 127.86 | 1.46% |
| Robbery | 113 | 68.36 | -18.71% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 55.57 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 74 | 37.38 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 73 | 36.39 | -18.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 35.90 | -26.87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 24.10 | 9.38% |
| Burglary | 28 | 17.21 | -9.68% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 13.77 | 45.45% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 7.87 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.43 | -33.33% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 762 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1268 | 1470.93 | 5.84% |
| Other theft | 762 | 623.58 | -6.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 374.74 | 5.82% |
| Robbery | 139 | 151.96 | 10.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 68.36 | -29.38% |
| Public order | 90 | 67.37 | -26.23% |
| Drugs | 74 | 44.26 | 23.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 36.39 | 52.27% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 32.95 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 28.03 | -5.88% |
| Burglary | 31 | 15.74 | 3.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 15.25 | -45.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 5.41 | -11.11% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.93 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1198 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 811 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1198 | 1496.99 | 53.59% |
| Other theft | 811 | 589.16 | 21.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 398.84 | 19.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 143.60 | 22.78% |
| Robbery | 126 | 95.41 | 63.64% |
| Public order | 122 | 61.96 | 11.93% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 60.00 | 41.79% |
| Drugs | 60 | 46.72 | -24.05% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 29.51 | -27.87% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 21.64 | 6.25% |
| Burglary | 30 | 16.72 | 3.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 14.75 | -13.04% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 9.84 | -43.75% |
| Other crime | 9 | 4.43 | 28.57% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 780 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 670 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 780 | 1156.68 | 40.79% |
| Other theft | 670 | 383.59 | 38.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 329.50 | 3.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 120.00 | -16.40% |
| Public order | 109 | 77.70 | 65.15% |
| Drugs | 79 | 53.60 | 2.60% |
| Robbery | 77 | 38.85 | -41.22% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 37.87 | 9.84% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 32.95 | 7.02% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 30.00 | 10.34% |
| Burglary | 29 | 15.74 | -19.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 14.26 | -14.81% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 11.31 | 23.08% |
| Other crime | 7 | 7.87 | 133.33% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 554 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 483 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 554 | 964.88 | -5.14% |
| Other theft | 483 | 272.45 | -9.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 237.53 | 3.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 116.06 | 34.04% |
| Robbery | 131 | 92.95 | 11.97% |
| Drugs | 77 | 64.42 | 5.48% |
| Public order | 66 | 37.87 | -7.04% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 32.46 | -39.60% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 30.00 | 46.15% |
| Burglary | 36 | 28.03 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 17.70 | -14.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 14.26 | 35.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 13.28 | 44.44% |
| Other crime | 3 | 6.39 | -57.14% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 584 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 535 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 584 | 977.18 | -6.56% |
| Other theft | 535 | 287.20 | -16.01% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 263.11 | -16.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 112.62 | -9.03% |
| Robbery | 117 | 69.34 | -8.59% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 57.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 73 | 49.67 | -29.13% |
| Public order | 71 | 35.90 | -18.39% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 34.92 | -2.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 19.18 | 3.03% |
| Burglary | 27 | 16.72 | 42.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 13.28 | -23.08% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 9.84 | 28.57% |
| Other crime | 7 | 4.43 | -12.50% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 637 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 625 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 637 | 1103.07 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 625 | 313.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 307.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 134.75 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 128 | 76.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 103 | 62.95 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 50.65 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 87 | 49.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 42.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 19.67 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 16.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 12.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 9.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 3.93 | 0.00% |
A total of 6947 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 631.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1268 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 853 |
| March 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 1002 |
| December 2023 | 1268 |
| November 2023 | 1198 |
| October 2023 | 780 |
| September 2023 | 554 |
| August 2023 | 584 |
| July 2023 | 625 |
A total of 4876 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 406.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 811 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 359 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 597 |
| December 2023 | 762 |
| November 2023 | 811 |
| October 2023 | 670 |
| September 2023 | 483 |
| August 2023 | 535 |
| July 2023 | 637 |
A total of 709 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 73 |
| December 2023 | 90 |
| November 2023 | 122 |
| October 2023 | 109 |
| September 2023 | 66 |
| August 2023 | 71 |
| July 2023 | 87 |
A total of 2079 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 189.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 309 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 203 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 260 |
| December 2023 | 309 |
| November 2023 | 292 |
| October 2023 | 244 |
| September 2023 | 236 |
| August 2023 | 229 |
| July 2023 | 274 |
A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.10 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 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 34 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 606 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 103 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 74 |
| December 2023 | 74 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 79 |
| September 2023 | 77 |
| August 2023 | 73 |
| July 2023 | 103 |
A total of 902 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 139 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 113 |
| December 2023 | 139 |
| November 2023 | 126 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
| September 2023 | 131 |
| August 2023 | 117 |
| July 2023 | 128 |
A total of 152 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.20 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 | 16 |
| 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 | 49 |
| December 2023 | 67 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 61 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 40 |
A total of 1271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 158.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 194 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 158 |
| January 2024 | 139 |
| December 2023 | 137 |
| November 2023 | 194 |
| October 2023 | 158 |
| September 2023 | 189 |
| August 2023 | 141 |
| July 2023 | 155 |
A total of 230 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.12 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 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 635 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 77 |
| January 2024 | 76 |
| December 2023 | 57 |
| November 2023 | 95 |
| October 2023 | 67 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
| August 2023 | 101 |
| 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 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 7RQ 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 |