WC2N 5DU, Westminster has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.57 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5DU 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 5DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5DU, encompassing approximately 650 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 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 44.57 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 10.76 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.22 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.54 | -93.75% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 28 | 106.06 | -89.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 43.04 | -85.96% |
| Other theft | 9 | 24.59 | -93.23% |
| Public order | 8 | 13.83 | -84.62% |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.30 | -92.86% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.07 | -90.91% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.07 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.54 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.54 | -96.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.54 | -96.88% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 133 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 256 | 1175.86 | 468.89% |
| Other theft | 133 | 393.49 | 2116.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 204.43 | 1166.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 175.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 52 | 122.97 | 477.78% |
| Drugs | 32 | 79.93 | 3100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 49.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 28 | 46.11 | 2700.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 43.04 | 2100.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 33.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 9.22 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 9.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.15 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 45 | 115.28 | -84.43% |
| Public order | 9 | 69.17 | -83.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 13.83 | -93.88% |
| Other theft | 6 | 13.83 | -96.72% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 9.22 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.07 | -97.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.54 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.54 | -93.75% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.54 | -97.67% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 289 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 183 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 289 | 1369.53 | -30.53% |
| Other theft | 183 | 444.21 | -26.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 281.28 | -14.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 225.95 | -20.78% |
| Public order | 55 | 93.76 | -11.29% |
| Robbery | 43 | 84.54 | -2.27% |
| Drugs | 43 | 66.09 | -4.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 66.09 | 10.53% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 32.28 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 24.59 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 23.06 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 10.76 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 9.22 | -72.73% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.61 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 416 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 249 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 416 | 1756.87 | 20.93% |
| Other theft | 249 | 639.42 | -0.40% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 382.73 | -11.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 264.38 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 62 | 118.35 | -43.12% |
| Drugs | 45 | 95.30 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 44 | 69.17 | 18.92% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 67.63 | -13.04% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 30.74 | 5.56% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 29.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 21.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 16.91 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 9.22 | -64.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 7.69 | -76.92% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 344 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 344 | 1778.39 | 34.38% |
| Other theft | 250 | 528.75 | 9.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 384.27 | 53.54% |
| Public order | 109 | 299.73 | 15.96% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 167.54 | 35.38% |
| Robbery | 37 | 135.26 | 54.17% |
| Drugs | 36 | 56.87 | -26.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 55.33 | 15.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 35.35 | -41.94% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 27.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 21.52 | 27.27% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 21.52 | -7.14% |
| Burglary | 11 | 19.98 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 16.91 | 150.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 228 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 256 | 1454.07 | 52.38% |
| Other theft | 228 | 393.49 | 25.97% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 350.45 | -3.05% |
| Public order | 94 | 195.21 | 108.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 144.48 | -15.58% |
| Drugs | 49 | 99.91 | 8.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 75.32 | 55.00% |
| Robbery | 24 | 47.65 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 36.89 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 30.74 | 75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 21.52 | 55.56% |
| Burglary | 11 | 21.52 | -21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 16.91 | -15.38% |
| Other crime | 2 | 16.91 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 168 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 181 | 1189.69 | -16.59% |
| Theft from the person | 168 | 278.21 | -14.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 258.23 | -9.66% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 201.36 | -7.23% |
| Public order | 45 | 118.35 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 45 | 69.17 | 7.14% |
| Robbery | 32 | 69.17 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 49.19 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 46.11 | -13.04% |
| Burglary | 14 | 30.74 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 21.52 | -45.83% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 19.98 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 13.83 | 60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.30 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 197 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 217 | 1357.23 | -18.11% |
| Theft from the person | 197 | 333.54 | -4.37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 302.80 | -6.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 222.87 | 3.75% |
| Robbery | 56 | 127.58 | 51.35% |
| Public order | 50 | 86.08 | -7.41% |
| Drugs | 42 | 76.85 | -48.78% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 64.56 | -7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 36.89 | 91.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 35.35 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 13 | 30.74 | 160.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 19.98 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 9.22 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 265 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 206 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 265 | 1480.20 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 206 | 407.32 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 316.64 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 82 | 238.25 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 126.04 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 54 | 122.97 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 37 | 83.00 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 56.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 39.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 36.89 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 18.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 13.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 9.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 1726 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 265 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 133 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 183 |
| December 2023 | 249 |
| November 2023 | 250 |
| October 2023 | 228 |
| September 2023 | 181 |
| August 2023 | 217 |
| July 2023 | 265 |
A total of 2212 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 201.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 416 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 256 |
| March 2024 | 45 |
| January 2024 | 289 |
| December 2023 | 416 |
| November 2023 | 344 |
| October 2023 | 256 |
| September 2023 | 168 |
| August 2023 | 197 |
| July 2023 | 206 |
A total of 1218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 195 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 114 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 147 |
| December 2023 | 172 |
| November 2023 | 195 |
| October 2023 | 127 |
| September 2023 | 131 |
| August 2023 | 145 |
| July 2023 | 155 |
A total of 543 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 109 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 55 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 109 |
| October 2023 | 94 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 50 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 377 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 82 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 82 |
A total of 305 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
| August 2023 | 56 |
| July 2023 | 37 |
A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 611 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 80 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 77 |
| November 2023 | 88 |
| October 2023 | 65 |
| September 2023 | 77 |
| August 2023 | 83 |
| July 2023 | 80 |
A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 5DU 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 |
| 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 |