WC2N 5RW, Westminster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.33 per 1,000 population. This WC2N 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2N 5RW, encompassing approximately 627 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 | 57.33 | 900.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 15.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 12.74 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 9.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 9.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.59 | -97.14% |
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 | 130.58 | -89.68% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 55.73 | -85.71% |
| Other theft | 11 | 28.66 | -93.68% |
| Public order | 10 | 17.52 | -82.46% |
| Robbery | 2 | 15.92 | -92.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 3.18 | -96.49% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.18 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.59 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.59 | -90.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.59 | -96.55% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 339 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 174 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 339 | 1508.00 | 516.36% |
| Other theft | 174 | 539.82 | 2800.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 277.08 | 1045.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 200.64 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 168.79 | 5600.00% |
| Public order | 57 | 90.77 | 418.18% |
| Drugs | 29 | 90.77 | 2800.00% |
| Robbery | 25 | 46.18 | 2400.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 39.81 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 19.11 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 15.92 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 9.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 55 | 141.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 87.58 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 17.52 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 17.52 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 9.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 3.18 | -99.22% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 396 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 258 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 396 | 1820.11 | -26.12% |
| Other theft | 258 | 630.59 | -24.34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 410.84 | -15.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 253.19 | -4.21% |
| Public order | 60 | 144.91 | -17.81% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 95.54 | 22.73% |
| Drugs | 36 | 85.99 | 12.50% |
| Robbery | 34 | 57.33 | -8.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 54.14 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 35.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 19.11 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 11.15 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 9.55 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 9.55 | -60.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 536 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 341 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 536 | 2237.31 | 19.11% |
| Other theft | 341 | 853.52 | 2.40% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 543.01 | 1.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 299.37 | -24.00% |
| Public order | 73 | 151.28 | -23.96% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 116.24 | -29.03% |
| Robbery | 37 | 70.07 | 23.33% |
| Drugs | 32 | 58.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 50.96 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 31.85 | 9.09% |
| Burglary | 12 | 19.11 | -7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 19.11 | -46.67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 12.74 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 7.96 | -77.78% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 450 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 450 | 2207.06 | 49.50% |
| Other theft | 333 | 716.58 | 16.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 530.27 | 37.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 296.19 | 54.32% |
| Public order | 96 | 199.05 | 5.49% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 152.87 | 58.97% |
| Drugs | 32 | 98.73 | -15.79% |
| Robbery | 30 | 50.96 | 30.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 47.77 | -25.93% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 31.85 | -6.25% |
| Burglary | 13 | 23.89 | -13.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 20.70 | 57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 17.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 14.33 | 300.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 301 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 287 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 301 | 1703.86 | 60.96% |
| Other theft | 287 | 479.31 | 36.02% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 457.02 | -2.17% |
| Public order | 91 | 214.97 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 144.91 | -22.12% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 128.98 | -7.14% |
| Drugs | 38 | 62.10 | 2.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 60.51 | 80.00% |
| Robbery | 23 | 42.99 | -23.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 36.63 | 14.29% |
| Burglary | 15 | 25.48 | 7.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 23.89 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 14.33 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 11.15 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 187 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 211 | 1369.46 | -15.26% |
| Theft from the person | 187 | 336.00 | -19.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 297.78 | -6.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 219.75 | 7.22% |
| Public order | 52 | 165.61 | 13.04% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 82.80 | -23.64% |
| Drugs | 37 | 66.88 | 5.71% |
| Robbery | 30 | 58.92 | -26.83% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 47.77 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 23.89 | 7.69% |
| Burglary | 14 | 22.29 | -12.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 22.29 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 12.74 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 11.15 | -66.67% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 249 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 231 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 249 | 1539.84 | -16.16% |
| Theft from the person | 231 | 396.51 | 15.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 367.84 | -3.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 234.08 | 6.59% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 154.46 | -27.63% |
| Public order | 46 | 87.58 | -11.54% |
| Robbery | 41 | 73.25 | 28.12% |
| Drugs | 35 | 65.29 | -42.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 55.73 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 16 | 38.22 | 77.78% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 25.48 | -18.75% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 20.70 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 7.96 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.96 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 297 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 200 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 297 | 1613.09 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 200 | 472.94 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 318.48 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 242.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 144.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 61 | 121.02 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 52 | 97.14 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 32 | 82.80 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 50.96 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 25.48 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 15.92 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 14.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 14.33 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.96 | 0.00% |
A total of 2741 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 228.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 536 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 339 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 396 |
| December 2023 | 536 |
| November 2023 | 450 |
| October 2023 | 301 |
| September 2023 | 187 |
| August 2023 | 231 |
| July 2023 | 200 |
A total of 2175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 181.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 341 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 174 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 258 |
| December 2023 | 341 |
| November 2023 | 333 |
| October 2023 | 287 |
| September 2023 | 211 |
| August 2023 | 249 |
| July 2023 | 297 |
A total of 554 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 57 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| December 2023 | 73 |
| November 2023 | 96 |
| October 2023 | 91 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
| August 2023 | 46 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
A total of 1268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 115.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 126 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 159 |
| December 2023 | 188 |
| November 2023 | 186 |
| October 2023 | 135 |
| September 2023 | 138 |
| August 2023 | 147 |
| July 2023 | 152 |
A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 24 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 433 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 57 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 62 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
| August 2023 | 55 |
| July 2023 | 76 |
A total of 303 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 35 |
| July 2023 | 61 |
A total of 256 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 41 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 790 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 106 |
| January 2024 | 91 |
| December 2023 | 95 |
| November 2023 | 125 |
| October 2023 | 81 |
| September 2023 | 104 |
| August 2023 | 97 |
| July 2023 | 91 |
A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2N 5RW 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 |