WC2N 4AX, Westminster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.63 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2N postcode area, which has experienced 12 crimes and a crime rate of 14.51 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2N 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4AX, encompassing approximately 517 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 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 10 | 69.63 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 19.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 15.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 11.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 11.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 5.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.93 | 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 | 3.87 | -97.14% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.93 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 35 | 160.53 | -95.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 67.69 | -91.13% |
| Other theft | 11 | 34.81 | -96.74% |
| Public order | 10 | 21.28 | -86.49% |
| Robbery | 3 | 19.34 | -95.24% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 5.80 | -97.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.87 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.93 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.93 | -97.83% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.93 | -98.11% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 802 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 337 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 802 | 3607.10 | 1332.14% |
| Other theft | 337 | 1551.15 | 5516.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 651.79 | 1745.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 392.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 317.19 | 8100.00% |
| Public order | 74 | 158.60 | 572.73% |
| Robbery | 63 | 143.12 | 6200.00% |
| Drugs | 53 | 121.85 | 5200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 102.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 25 | 88.97 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 48.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 13.54 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 11.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.87 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 56 | 174.07 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 108.31 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 21.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 21.28 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 11.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 3.87 | -99.65% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 961 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 564 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 961 | 4547.07 | -21.62% |
| Other theft | 564 | 1858.67 | -21.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 1090.83 | -15.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 510.60 | -5.76% |
| Robbery | 102 | 253.37 | -19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 197.28 | 27.12% |
| Public order | 75 | 145.06 | -19.35% |
| Drugs | 67 | 145.06 | -8.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 129.58 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 63.83 | -35.56% |
| Burglary | 23 | 56.09 | -17.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 44.48 | 36.36% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 29.01 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 17.41 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1226 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 721 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1226 | 5568.28 | 6.98% |
| Other theft | 721 | 2371.21 | -3.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 1394.49 | 5.37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 607.31 | -23.63% |
| Robbery | 126 | 268.84 | 9.57% |
| Public order | 93 | 243.70 | -25.60% |
| Drugs | 73 | 179.87 | 32.73% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 141.19 | -38.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 114.11 | 7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 87.03 | -6.25% |
| Burglary | 28 | 58.02 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 54.15 | -42.11% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 21.28 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 15.47 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 746 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1146 | 5618.57 | 50.59% |
| Other theft | 746 | 2216.48 | 16.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 1442.84 | 26.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 576.36 | 32.85% |
| Public order | 125 | 352.01 | 5.04% |
| Robbery | 115 | 241.76 | 76.92% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 222.42 | 43.28% |
| Drugs | 55 | 185.67 | -30.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 106.38 | -10.64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 81.23 | -5.88% |
| Burglary | 28 | 61.89 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 54.15 | -26.92% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 36.75 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 9 | 23.21 | 28.57% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 761 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 640 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 761 | 4382.68 | 47.77% |
| Other theft | 640 | 1471.85 | 41.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 1237.83 | 1.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 456.45 | -19.88% |
| Public order | 119 | 264.97 | 70.00% |
| Drugs | 79 | 230.16 | 8.22% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 152.79 | 19.64% |
| Robbery | 65 | 129.58 | -40.91% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 125.72 | -9.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 90.90 | 17.24% |
| Burglary | 32 | 65.76 | -8.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 61.89 | 8.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 50.29 | 23.08% |
| Other crime | 7 | 30.95 | 133.33% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 515 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 451 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 515 | 3549.08 | -6.19% |
| Other theft | 451 | 996.06 | -14.74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 872.28 | 4.02% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 450.65 | 25.74% |
| Robbery | 110 | 330.73 | -5.17% |
| Drugs | 73 | 212.75 | 10.61% |
| Public order | 70 | 141.19 | -2.78% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 135.39 | -43.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 108.31 | 85.71% |
| Burglary | 35 | 100.57 | 29.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 67.69 | -12.12% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 56.09 | 14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 46.42 | 85.71% |
| Other crime | 3 | 25.14 | -57.14% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 549 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 529 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 549 | 3701.87 | -4.85% |
| Other theft | 529 | 1061.82 | -13.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 1023.14 | -14.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 433.24 | -1.45% |
| Robbery | 116 | 263.04 | 8.41% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 224.36 | -3.88% |
| Public order | 72 | 191.48 | -15.29% |
| Drugs | 66 | 139.26 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 127.65 | 13.79% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 63.83 | -15.15% |
| Burglary | 27 | 54.15 | 58.82% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 52.22 | -32.26% |
| Other crime | 7 | 40.62 | -12.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 13.54 | -12.50% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 609 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 577 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 609 | 4075.15 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 577 | 1177.87 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 1115.98 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 508.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 107 | 266.91 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 206.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 99 | 199.21 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 85 | 191.48 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 164.40 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 63.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 59.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 56.09 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 32.88 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 15.47 | 0.00% |
A total of 6639 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 553.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1226 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 802 |
| March 2024 | 56 |
| January 2024 | 961 |
| December 2023 | 1226 |
| November 2023 | 1146 |
| October 2023 | 761 |
| September 2023 | 515 |
| August 2023 | 549 |
| July 2023 | 577 |
A total of 4622 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 385.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 746 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 337 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 564 |
| December 2023 | 721 |
| November 2023 | 746 |
| October 2023 | 640 |
| September 2023 | 451 |
| August 2023 | 529 |
| July 2023 | 609 |
A total of 740 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 125 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 75 |
| December 2023 | 93 |
| November 2023 | 125 |
| October 2023 | 119 |
| September 2023 | 70 |
| August 2023 | 72 |
| July 2023 | 85 |
A total of 2072 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 188.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 314 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 203 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 264 |
| December 2023 | 314 |
| November 2023 | 298 |
| October 2023 | 236 |
| September 2023 | 233 |
| August 2023 | 224 |
| July 2023 | 263 |
A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 641 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 82 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 75 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 96 |
| October 2023 | 67 |
| September 2023 | 56 |
| August 2023 | 99 |
| July 2023 | 103 |
A total of 568 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 99 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 53 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 67 |
| December 2023 | 73 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 79 |
| September 2023 | 73 |
| August 2023 | 66 |
| July 2023 | 99 |
A total of 810 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 126 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 63 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 102 |
| December 2023 | 126 |
| November 2023 | 115 |
| October 2023 | 65 |
| September 2023 | 110 |
| August 2023 | 116 |
| July 2023 | 107 |
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 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 323 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
| August 2023 | 28 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 1198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 149.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 182 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 164 |
| January 2024 | 131 |
| December 2023 | 139 |
| November 2023 | 182 |
| October 2023 | 137 |
| September 2023 | 171 |
| August 2023 | 136 |
| July 2023 | 138 |
A total of 215 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 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 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 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 | 3 |
| 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 WC2N 4AX 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 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| 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 |