WC2N 4LJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.17 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 4LJ, encompassing approximately 535 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 | 67.17 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 18.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 14.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 11.19 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 11.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 5.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.87 | 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 | 3.73 | -97.14% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.87 | -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 | 152.99 | -95.30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 65.30 | -90.37% |
| Other theft | 11 | 33.58 | -96.51% |
| Public order | 10 | 20.52 | -86.11% |
| Robbery | 2 | 18.66 | -96.55% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.73 | -97.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.73 | -87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.87 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.87 | -97.87% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.87 | -98.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 745 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 315 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 745 | 3268.71 | 1230.36% |
| Other theft | 315 | 1389.95 | 5150.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 587.70 | 1600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 348.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 285.45 | 7900.00% |
| Public order | 72 | 149.26 | 554.55% |
| Robbery | 58 | 134.33 | 5700.00% |
| Drugs | 50 | 108.21 | 4900.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 93.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 26 | 87.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 48.51 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 14.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 13.06 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.60 | 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 | 167.91 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 104.48 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 20.52 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 20.52 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 11.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.73 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 3.73 | -99.63% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 889 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 538 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 889 | 4138.12 | -17.61% |
| Other theft | 538 | 1658.61 | -18.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 1003.75 | -15.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 460.83 | -2.90% |
| Robbery | 90 | 250.00 | -13.46% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 167.91 | 27.59% |
| Public order | 74 | 138.06 | -21.28% |
| Drugs | 61 | 138.06 | -11.59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 113.81 | 17.24% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 63.43 | -34.88% |
| Burglary | 22 | 52.24 | -24.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 41.05 | 15.38% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 27.99 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 16.79 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1079 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 663 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1079 | 4895.60 | 4.15% |
| Other theft | 663 | 2013.09 | -5.69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 1236.96 | 1.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 542.92 | -25.81% |
| Robbery | 104 | 257.47 | 11.83% |
| Public order | 94 | 194.03 | -18.97% |
| Drugs | 69 | 175.38 | 40.82% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 128.73 | -39.58% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 108.21 | 4.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 80.23 | -9.38% |
| Burglary | 29 | 54.11 | 11.54% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 54.11 | -27.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 24.25 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 14.93 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1036 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 703 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1036 | 5035.52 | 49.49% |
| Other theft | 703 | 1932.87 | 19.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 1311.59 | 31.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 535.46 | 30.07% |
| Public order | 116 | 347.02 | 5.45% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 216.42 | 41.18% |
| Robbery | 93 | 179.11 | 55.00% |
| Drugs | 49 | 173.51 | -30.99% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 91.42 | -16.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 76.49 | 6.67% |
| Burglary | 26 | 59.70 | -16.13% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 48.51 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 33.58 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 18.66 | -14.29% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 693 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 589 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 693 | 3934.76 | 49.35% |
| Other theft | 589 | 1292.93 | 44.36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 1098.90 | 1.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 408.59 | -19.66% |
| Public order | 110 | 266.80 | 59.42% |
| Drugs | 71 | 205.23 | 1.43% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 132.46 | 23.64% |
| Robbery | 60 | 126.87 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 111.94 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 31 | 91.42 | -8.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 57.84 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 55.97 | -4.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 44.78 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 27.99 | 133.33% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 464 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 408 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 464 | 3177.29 | -2.93% |
| Other theft | 408 | 865.68 | -18.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 761.21 | -1.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 402.99 | 27.14% |
| Robbery | 96 | 332.09 | -4.95% |
| Drugs | 70 | 179.11 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 69 | 130.60 | 6.15% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 128.73 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 102.61 | 81.48% |
| Burglary | 34 | 91.42 | 36.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 63.43 | 19.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 46.64 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 44.78 | 71.43% |
| Other crime | 3 | 22.39 | -57.14% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 498 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 478 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 498 | 3326.54 | -9.29% |
| Theft from the person | 478 | 929.12 | -1.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 891.80 | -7.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 410.45 | 2.19% |
| Robbery | 101 | 261.20 | 24.69% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 188.44 | -2.94% |
| Public order | 65 | 184.70 | -17.72% |
| Drugs | 63 | 121.27 | -35.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 117.54 | 10.34% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 59.70 | -22.86% |
| Burglary | 25 | 50.37 | 38.89% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 46.64 | -32.26% |
| Other crime | 7 | 39.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 13.06 | 16.67% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 549 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 487 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 549 | 3539.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 487 | 1024.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 908.60 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 445.90 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 255.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 97 | 190.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 81 | 180.97 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 79 | 151.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 147.39 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 65.30 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 57.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 54.11 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 33.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 13.06 | 0.00% |
A total of 5973 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 497.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1079 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 745 |
| March 2024 | 56 |
| January 2024 | 889 |
| December 2023 | 1079 |
| November 2023 | 1036 |
| October 2023 | 693 |
| September 2023 | 464 |
| August 2023 | 478 |
| July 2023 | 487 |
A total of 4288 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 357.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 703 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 315 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 538 |
| December 2023 | 663 |
| November 2023 | 703 |
| October 2023 | 589 |
| September 2023 | 408 |
| August 2023 | 498 |
| July 2023 | 549 |
A total of 706 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 72 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 74 |
| December 2023 | 94 |
| November 2023 | 116 |
| October 2023 | 110 |
| September 2023 | 69 |
| August 2023 | 65 |
| July 2023 | 79 |
A total of 1943 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 176.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 291 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 187 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 247 |
| December 2023 | 291 |
| November 2023 | 287 |
| October 2023 | 219 |
| September 2023 | 216 |
| August 2023 | 220 |
| July 2023 | 239 |
A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. January 2024 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 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 636 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 80 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 74 |
| December 2023 | 58 |
| November 2023 | 96 |
| October 2023 | 68 |
| September 2023 | 55 |
| August 2023 | 99 |
| July 2023 | 102 |
A total of 533 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 97 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 69 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 70 |
| August 2023 | 63 |
| July 2023 | 97 |
A total of 688 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 104 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 90 |
| December 2023 | 104 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 60 |
| September 2023 | 96 |
| August 2023 | 101 |
| July 2023 | 81 |
A total of 158 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 320 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 49 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 1209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 151.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 153 |
| January 2024 | 134 |
| December 2023 | 138 |
| November 2023 | 186 |
| October 2023 | 143 |
| September 2023 | 178 |
| August 2023 | 140 |
| July 2023 | 137 |
A total of 211 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 4LJ 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 |