WC2N 5RN, Westminster has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.69 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5RN 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 5RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5RN, encompassing approximately 671 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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 44.69 | 600.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 10.43 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 7.45 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 7.45 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.49 | 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 | 1.49 | -93.75% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 29 | 104.28 | -90.07% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 43.20 | -86.67% |
| Other theft | 9 | 23.84 | -94.04% |
| Public order | 8 | 13.41 | -85.45% |
| Robbery | 2 | 11.92 | -92.86% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 2.98 | -94.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.98 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.49 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.49 | -96.43% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.49 | -97.14% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 292 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 151 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 292 | 1279.68 | 548.89% |
| Other theft | 151 | 435.00 | 2416.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 224.95 | 1233.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 178.77 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 55 | 145.99 | 511.11% |
| Drugs | 35 | 81.94 | 3400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 52.14 | 3400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 52.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 28 | 41.71 | 2700.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 41.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 8.94 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7.45 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.96 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.49 | 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 | 111.73 | -86.84% |
| Public order | 9 | 67.04 | -84.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 13.41 | -94.44% |
| Other theft | 6 | 13.41 | -97.01% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 8.94 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.98 | -97.87% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.49 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.49 | -95.83% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.49 | -97.73% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 342 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 201 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 342 | 1509.10 | -24.84% |
| Other theft | 201 | 509.49 | -30.93% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 299.44 | -17.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 241.34 | -2.53% |
| Public order | 59 | 114.71 | -18.06% |
| Robbery | 47 | 87.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 44 | 70.02 | -4.35% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 65.55 | 41.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 35.75 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 32.77 | -26.32% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 20.86 | 40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 10.43 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 10.43 | -61.54% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.45 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 455 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 291 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 455 | 1891.97 | 14.04% |
| Other theft | 291 | 677.83 | -0.34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 433.51 | -5.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 293.48 | -15.96% |
| Public order | 72 | 117.69 | -34.55% |
| Robbery | 47 | 107.26 | 30.56% |
| Drugs | 46 | 70.02 | 21.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 68.53 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 29.79 | -9.52% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 28.31 | -34.62% |
| Burglary | 13 | 25.33 | 18.18% |
| Other crime | 6 | 19.37 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 8.94 | -68.75% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 7.45 | -76.92% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 399 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 292 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 399 | 1923.25 | 36.18% |
| Other theft | 292 | 594.41 | 9.36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 435.00 | 51.82% |
| Public order | 110 | 309.87 | 13.40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 163.87 | 32.39% |
| Drugs | 38 | 140.04 | -29.63% |
| Robbery | 36 | 56.61 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 53.63 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 38.73 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 32.77 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 31.28 | 14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 23.84 | -7.14% |
| Burglary | 11 | 19.37 | -26.67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 16.39 | 150.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 293 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 267 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 293 | 1573.16 | 56.68% |
| Other theft | 267 | 436.49 | 35.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 397.76 | -4.20% |
| Public order | 97 | 204.09 | 102.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 144.50 | -15.48% |
| Drugs | 54 | 105.77 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 80.45 | 65.00% |
| Robbery | 27 | 49.16 | -20.59% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 40.22 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 26.82 | -6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 22.35 | -39.13% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 20.86 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 20.86 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 20.86 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 187 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 197 | 1254.36 | -16.53% |
| Theft from the person | 187 | 293.48 | -12.62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 278.58 | -10.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 213.03 | -4.55% |
| Public order | 48 | 125.14 | -7.69% |
| Drugs | 48 | 71.51 | 11.63% |
| Robbery | 34 | 71.51 | -40.35% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 50.65 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 35.75 | -23.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 34.26 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 16 | 29.79 | 14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 23.84 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 14.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 10.43 | -66.67% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 214 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 236 | 1416.74 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 214 | 351.58 | -1.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 318.80 | -8.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 236.87 | 3.53% |
| Robbery | 57 | 131.10 | 35.71% |
| Public order | 52 | 84.92 | -7.14% |
| Drugs | 43 | 77.47 | -49.41% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 64.06 | 7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 44.69 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 35.75 | -18.18% |
| Burglary | 14 | 26.82 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 20.86 | -30.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 10.43 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 8.94 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 295 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 217 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 295 | 1550.82 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 217 | 439.47 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 323.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 257.72 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 85 | 126.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 56 | 126.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 42 | 83.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 62.57 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 41.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 32.77 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 17.88 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 14.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 10.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 8.94 | 0.00% |
A total of 1332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 120 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 162 |
| December 2023 | 197 |
| November 2023 | 208 |
| October 2023 | 137 |
| September 2023 | 143 |
| August 2023 | 159 |
| July 2023 | 173 |
A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 1950 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 295 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 151 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 201 |
| December 2023 | 291 |
| November 2023 | 292 |
| October 2023 | 267 |
| September 2023 | 197 |
| August 2023 | 236 |
| July 2023 | 295 |
A total of 2480 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 225.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 455 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 292 |
| March 2024 | 45 |
| January 2024 | 342 |
| December 2023 | 455 |
| November 2023 | 399 |
| October 2023 | 293 |
| September 2023 | 187 |
| August 2023 | 214 |
| July 2023 | 217 |
A total of 571 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 55 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 59 |
| December 2023 | 72 |
| November 2023 | 110 |
| October 2023 | 97 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
| August 2023 | 52 |
| July 2023 | 56 |
A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 30 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 396 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 85 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
| August 2023 | 43 |
| July 2023 | 85 |
A total of 322 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
| August 2023 | 57 |
| July 2023 | 42 |
A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 676 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 98 |
| January 2024 | 77 |
| December 2023 | 79 |
| November 2023 | 94 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 84 |
| August 2023 | 88 |
| July 2023 | 85 |
A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 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 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 5RN 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |