WC2N 4HN, Westminster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.28 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4HN 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 4HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4HN, encompassing approximately 587 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 | 61.28 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 17.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 13.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 10.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 5.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.70 | 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 | 3.40 | -97.14% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.70 | -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 | 139.59 | -92.01% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 59.58 | -87.14% |
| Other theft | 11 | 30.64 | -94.74% |
| Public order | 10 | 18.72 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.02 | -94.29% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.40 | -96.88% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.40 | -85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.70 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.70 | -97.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.70 | -97.50% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 438 | 2017.18 | 682.14% |
| Other theft | 209 | 745.59 | 3383.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 355.77 | 1172.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 238.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 212.78 | 6300.00% |
| Public order | 60 | 108.94 | 445.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 102.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 40 | 73.20 | 3900.00% |
| Robbery | 35 | 68.09 | 3400.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 59.58 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 30.64 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 11.92 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.81 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.70 | 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 | 153.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 95.33 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 18.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 18.72 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 10.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 3.40 | -99.44% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 594 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 360 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 594 | 2662.34 | -17.15% |
| Other theft | 360 | 1011.14 | -17.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 612.81 | -17.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 306.41 | 0.93% |
| Public order | 70 | 183.84 | -9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 119.16 | 32.00% |
| Robbery | 49 | 112.35 | -9.26% |
| Drugs | 48 | 83.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 81.71 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 47.66 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 16 | 44.26 | -15.79% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 27.24 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 17.02 | 16.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 11.92 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 717 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 436 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 717 | 3082.80 | 7.50% |
| Other theft | 436 | 1220.52 | -1.36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 742.19 | 3.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 372.80 | -28.67% |
| Public order | 77 | 182.14 | -26.67% |
| Robbery | 54 | 131.07 | 22.73% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 91.92 | -35.90% |
| Drugs | 48 | 85.11 | 37.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 81.71 | 2.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 66.39 | -8.70% |
| Burglary | 19 | 35.75 | 26.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 32.34 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 20.43 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 10.21 | 20.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 667 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 442 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 667 | 3133.87 | 52.63% |
| Other theft | 442 | 1135.41 | 19.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 752.40 | 35.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 360.88 | 51.52% |
| Public order | 105 | 255.34 | 10.53% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 178.74 | 52.94% |
| Robbery | 44 | 132.78 | 41.94% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 74.90 | -19.15% |
| Drugs | 35 | 64.69 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 59.58 | -11.54% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 39.15 | -10.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 30.64 | -21.05% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 25.53 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 15.32 | -16.67% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 437 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 371 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 437 | 2415.51 | 61.25% |
| Other theft | 371 | 743.89 | 38.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 631.54 | -0.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 265.55 | -22.05% |
| Public order | 95 | 168.52 | 69.64% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 161.71 | 4.08% |
| Drugs | 49 | 86.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 83.41 | -2.08% |
| Robbery | 31 | 80.01 | -27.91% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 52.77 | 44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 44.26 | 17.65% |
| Burglary | 19 | 34.05 | -5.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 32.34 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 20.43 | 200.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 271 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 267 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 271 | 1930.37 | -8.14% |
| Other theft | 267 | 461.31 | -17.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 454.50 | -6.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 267.26 | 16.51% |
| Public order | 56 | 216.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 95.33 | -36.36% |
| Drugs | 49 | 83.41 | -5.77% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 83.41 | 92.00% |
| Robbery | 43 | 81.71 | -33.85% |
| Burglary | 20 | 73.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 34.05 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 30.64 | -5.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 28.94 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 17.02 | -33.33% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 324 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 295 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 324 | 2119.32 | -10.25% |
| Theft from the person | 295 | 551.53 | 5.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 502.17 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 285.98 | -1.80% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 185.55 | -14.44% |
| Robbery | 65 | 131.07 | 47.73% |
| Public order | 56 | 110.65 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 52 | 95.33 | -35.80% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 88.52 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 45.96 | -7.41% |
| Burglary | 20 | 42.56 | 53.85% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 34.05 | -21.74% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 30.64 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 10.21 | -40.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 361 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 279 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 361 | 2223.15 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 279 | 614.52 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 474.93 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 321.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 188.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 81 | 153.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 63 | 137.88 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 44 | 107.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 74.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 45.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 39.15 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 25.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 22.13 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 8.51 | 0.00% |
A total of 3800 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 316.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 717 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 438 |
| March 2024 | 56 |
| January 2024 | 594 |
| December 2023 | 717 |
| November 2023 | 667 |
| October 2023 | 437 |
| September 2023 | 271 |
| August 2023 | 295 |
| July 2023 | 279 |
A total of 2795 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 232.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 442 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 209 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 360 |
| December 2023 | 436 |
| November 2023 | 442 |
| October 2023 | 371 |
| September 2023 | 267 |
| August 2023 | 324 |
| July 2023 | 361 |
A total of 609 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 70 |
| December 2023 | 77 |
| November 2023 | 105 |
| October 2023 | 95 |
| September 2023 | 56 |
| August 2023 | 56 |
| July 2023 | 63 |
A total of 1458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 132.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 219 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 140 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 180 |
| December 2023 | 219 |
| November 2023 | 212 |
| October 2023 | 156 |
| September 2023 | 157 |
| August 2023 | 168 |
| July 2023 | 189 |
A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 529 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 64 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 66 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 78 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 49 |
| August 2023 | 77 |
| July 2023 | 90 |
A total of 405 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 81 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 49 |
| August 2023 | 52 |
| July 2023 | 81 |
A total of 370 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 65 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 49 |
| December 2023 | 54 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
| August 2023 | 65 |
| July 2023 | 44 |
A total of 128 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 294 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 27 |
A total of 936 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 117.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 125 |
| January 2024 | 108 |
| December 2023 | 107 |
| November 2023 | 150 |
| October 2023 | 99 |
| September 2023 | 127 |
| August 2023 | 109 |
| July 2023 | 111 |
A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 4HN 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 |