WC2H 9QP, Westminster has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.48 per 1,000 population. This WC2H 9QP 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 9QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2H 9QP, encompassing approximately 2447 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 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 13.48 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 4.09 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.82 | -96.15% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 26 | 26.55 | -96.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 10.62 | -90.11% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.35 | -97.22% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.68 | -87.88% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.27 | -88.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.41 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | -97.22% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | -98.08% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 787 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 324 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 787 | 732.04 | 1474.00% |
| Other theft | 324 | 321.49 | 5300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 132.36 | 1922.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 74.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 67.00 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 66 | 27.37 | 6500.00% |
| Public order | 66 | 26.96 | 560.00% |
| Robbery | 52 | 26.96 | 5100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 21.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 30 | 14.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 12.26 | 350.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.82 | 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 | 32.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 20.43 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.68 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0.82 | -99.64% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 877 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 560 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 877 | 897.08 | -20.63% |
| Other theft | 560 | 358.26 | -17.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 228.76 | -6.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 93.96 | 2.90% |
| Robbery | 80 | 58.01 | -15.79% |
| Public order | 72 | 32.68 | -4.00% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 29.41 | 22.81% |
| Drugs | 60 | 28.60 | -3.23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 24.51 | -5.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 13.89 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 23 | 9.80 | -20.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 9.40 | 16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 5.72 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.27 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 681 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1105 | 1051.50 | 5.44% |
| Other theft | 681 | 451.40 | -6.84% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 278.19 | 7.93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 100.08 | -31.00% |
| Robbery | 95 | 56.37 | 5.56% |
| Public order | 75 | 38.81 | -13.79% |
| Drugs | 62 | 30.64 | 34.78% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 25.33 | -32.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 23.28 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 29 | 14.71 | 7.41% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 11.85 | -6.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 11.44 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 4.90 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.86 | -20.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1048 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 731 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1048 | 1074.78 | 55.72% |
| Other theft | 731 | 428.11 | 23.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 298.62 | 15.23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 92.73 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 90 | 81.70 | 63.64% |
| Public order | 87 | 36.77 | -5.43% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 35.54 | 34.92% |
| Drugs | 46 | 34.72 | -20.69% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 18.79 | -36.17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 12.26 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 27 | 11.44 | 3.85% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 11.03 | -12.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 8.58 | -53.85% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.45 | -16.67% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 673 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 594 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 673 | 828.45 | 36.23% |
| Other theft | 594 | 274.92 | 44.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 242.65 | 11.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 80.48 | -14.89% |
| Public order | 92 | 65.36 | 39.39% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 37.58 | 21.15% |
| Drugs | 58 | 25.74 | -19.44% |
| Robbery | 55 | 23.69 | -45.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 22.47 | 27.03% |
| Burglary | 26 | 19.20 | -35.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 10.62 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 9.80 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 8.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 5.31 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 494 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 410 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 494 | 696.50 | 2.70% |
| Other theft | 410 | 201.80 | -16.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 167.49 | 18.99% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 76.80 | -1.67% |
| Robbery | 101 | 72.31 | 9.78% |
| Drugs | 72 | 41.26 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 66 | 29.41 | 8.20% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 26.96 | -44.68% |
| Burglary | 40 | 21.24 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 16.34 | 94.74% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 15.11 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 11.03 | -34.21% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 10.21 | 85.71% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.31 | -40.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 491 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 481 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 491 | 714.07 | -10.89% |
| Theft from the person | 481 | 200.58 | -3.99% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 196.49 | -17.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 73.53 | -10.73% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 64.54 | -1.05% |
| Robbery | 92 | 38.40 | -4.17% |
| Drugs | 66 | 37.58 | -13.16% |
| Public order | 61 | 26.96 | -16.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 24.92 | 31.03% |
| Burglary | 32 | 15.52 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 13.07 | -27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 9.80 | -32.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 7.76 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.86 | -37.50% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 551 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 501 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 551 | 781.88 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 501 | 225.09 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 204.66 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 89.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 96 | 72.31 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 39.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 76 | 38.81 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 73 | 31.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 29.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 13.48 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 11.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 24 | 11.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 9.80 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
A total of 1694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 245 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 182 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 230 |
| December 2023 | 245 |
| November 2023 | 227 |
| October 2023 | 197 |
| September 2023 | 177 |
| August 2023 | 180 |
| July 2023 | 219 |
A total of 6051 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 504.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 787 |
| March 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 877 |
| December 2023 | 1105 |
| November 2023 | 1048 |
| October 2023 | 673 |
| September 2023 | 494 |
| August 2023 | 481 |
| July 2023 | 501 |
A total of 4365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 363.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 731 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 324 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 560 |
| December 2023 | 681 |
| November 2023 | 731 |
| October 2023 | 594 |
| September 2023 | 410 |
| August 2023 | 491 |
| July 2023 | 551 |
A total of 614 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 72 |
| December 2023 | 75 |
| November 2023 | 87 |
| October 2023 | 92 |
| September 2023 | 66 |
| August 2023 | 61 |
| July 2023 | 73 |
A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 508 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 66 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 58 |
| September 2023 | 72 |
| August 2023 | 66 |
| July 2023 | 76 |
A total of 665 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 101 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 80 |
| December 2023 | 95 |
| November 2023 | 90 |
| October 2023 | 55 |
| September 2023 | 101 |
| August 2023 | 92 |
| July 2023 | 96 |
A total of 167 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 250 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 1327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 165.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 164 |
| January 2024 | 142 |
| December 2023 | 138 |
| November 2023 | 200 |
| October 2023 | 160 |
| September 2023 | 188 |
| August 2023 | 158 |
| July 2023 | 177 |
A total of 231 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 583 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 67 |
| January 2024 | 70 |
| December 2023 | 57 |
| November 2023 | 85 |
| October 2023 | 63 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
| August 2023 | 94 |
| July 2023 | 95 |
A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2H 9QP 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 | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |