WC2N 4BF, Westminster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.72 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4BF 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 4BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4BF, encompassing approximately 583 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 | 61.72 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 17.14 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 13.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 10.29 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.29 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 5.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.71 | 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 | 3.43 | -97.14% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.71 | -50.00% |
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 | 140.58 | -94.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 60.00 | -89.16% |
| Other theft | 11 | 30.86 | -96.13% |
| Public order | 10 | 18.86 | -85.07% |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.14 | -96.15% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.43 | -96.92% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.43 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.71 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.71 | -97.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.71 | -97.83% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 674 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 284 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 674 | 2693.25 | 1103.57% |
| Other theft | 284 | 1155.48 | 4633.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 | 486.88 | 1409.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 284.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 67 | 241.72 | 509.09% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 114.86 | 6400.00% |
| Robbery | 52 | 111.43 | 5100.00% |
| Drugs | 46 | 89.15 | 4500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 78.86 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 73.72 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 30.86 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.29 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.29 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.43 | 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 | 154.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 96.00 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 18.86 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 18.86 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 10.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 3.43 | -99.57% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 775 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 469 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 775 | 3358.42 | -22.27% |
| Other theft | 469 | 1328.63 | -18.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 804.03 | -21.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 384.02 | -7.14% |
| Robbery | 85 | 200.58 | -4.49% |
| Public order | 69 | 145.72 | -19.77% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 118.29 | 16.98% |
| Drugs | 55 | 106.29 | -12.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 94.29 | 29.17% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 53.15 | -35.71% |
| Burglary | 22 | 46.29 | -15.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 37.72 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 20.57 | 14.29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 13.71 | -57.14% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 997 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 575 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 997 | 4093.88 | 8.61% |
| Other theft | 575 | 1709.21 | -6.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 985.75 | 9.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 486.88 | -21.74% |
| Robbery | 89 | 216.01 | 7.23% |
| Public order | 86 | 152.58 | -25.22% |
| Drugs | 63 | 147.43 | 43.18% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 108.00 | -28.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 90.86 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 26 | 72.00 | 18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 44.57 | -7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 41.14 | -52.63% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 15.43 | -30.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 12.00 | -12.50% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 918 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 612 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 918 | 4102.45 | 42.99% |
| Other theft | 612 | 1573.78 | 16.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 1049.19 | 32.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 444.02 | 51.89% |
| Public order | 115 | 276.01 | 1.77% |
| Robbery | 83 | 197.15 | 59.62% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 142.29 | 60.87% |
| Drugs | 44 | 126.86 | -29.03% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 75.43 | -10.64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 72.00 | -13.33% |
| Burglary | 22 | 44.57 | -8.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 37.72 | -13.64% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 32.57 | -23.08% |
| Other crime | 8 | 17.14 | 14.29% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 642 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 524 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 642 | 3229.85 | 64.19% |
| Other theft | 524 | 1100.62 | 51.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 898.32 | -1.01% |
| Public order | 113 | 336.01 | 91.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 193.72 | -21.48% |
| Drugs | 62 | 181.72 | 5.08% |
| Robbery | 52 | 106.29 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 89.15 | -6.00% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 80.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 78.86 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 24 | 51.43 | -17.24% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 41.14 | 15.79% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 37.72 | 18.18% |
| Other crime | 7 | 22.29 | 133.33% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 391 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 346 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 391 | 2482.39 | -3.69% |
| Other theft | 346 | 670.31 | -17.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 593.17 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 339.44 | 14.41% |
| Robbery | 78 | 231.44 | -17.89% |
| Public order | 59 | 133.72 | -6.35% |
| Drugs | 59 | 101.15 | -3.28% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 101.15 | 85.19% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 85.72 | -36.11% |
| Burglary | 29 | 78.86 | 26.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 49.72 | -22.58% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 41.14 | -5.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 32.57 | 57.14% |
| Other crime | 3 | 18.86 | -57.14% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 417 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 406 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 417 | 2648.68 | -13.12% |
| Theft from the person | 406 | 714.89 | -5.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 696.03 | -9.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 339.44 | -3.28% |
| Robbery | 95 | 202.29 | 31.94% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 162.86 | -15.29% |
| Public order | 63 | 123.43 | -13.70% |
| Drugs | 61 | 108.00 | -34.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 104.58 | 47.62% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 53.15 | -3.57% |
| Burglary | 23 | 46.29 | 64.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 39.43 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 7 | 34.29 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 12.00 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 480 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 428 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 480 | 2862.97 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 428 | 822.89 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 733.74 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 373.73 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 93 | 209.15 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 159.44 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 73 | 145.72 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 72 | 125.15 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 123.43 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 48.00 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 41.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 36.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 24.00 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 12.00 | 0.00% |
A total of 5333 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 444.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 997 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 674 |
| March 2024 | 56 |
| January 2024 | 775 |
| December 2023 | 997 |
| November 2023 | 918 |
| October 2023 | 642 |
| September 2023 | 391 |
| August 2023 | 406 |
| July 2023 | 428 |
A total of 3732 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 311.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 612 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 284 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 469 |
| December 2023 | 575 |
| November 2023 | 612 |
| October 2023 | 524 |
| September 2023 | 346 |
| August 2023 | 417 |
| July 2023 | 480 |
A total of 672 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 115 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| December 2023 | 86 |
| November 2023 | 115 |
| October 2023 | 113 |
| September 2023 | 59 |
| August 2023 | 63 |
| July 2023 | 73 |
A total of 1780 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 161.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 284 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 166 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 224 |
| December 2023 | 284 |
| November 2023 | 259 |
| October 2023 | 196 |
| September 2023 | 198 |
| August 2023 | 198 |
| July 2023 | 218 |
A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 65 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 62 |
| December 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 74 |
| October 2023 | 46 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
| August 2023 | 72 |
| July 2023 | 85 |
A total of 486 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 93 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 55 |
| December 2023 | 63 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 62 |
| September 2023 | 59 |
| August 2023 | 61 |
| July 2023 | 93 |
A total of 611 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 95 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 85 |
| December 2023 | 89 |
| November 2023 | 83 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 78 |
| August 2023 | 95 |
| July 2023 | 72 |
A total of 134 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 307 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 50 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 1026 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 128.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 161 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 141 |
| January 2024 | 117 |
| December 2023 | 126 |
| November 2023 | 161 |
| October 2023 | 106 |
| September 2023 | 135 |
| August 2023 | 118 |
| July 2023 | 122 |
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 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
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 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 4BF 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 |