WC2R 1HH, Westminster has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.52 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 1HH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2R postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2R 1HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 1HH, encompassing approximately 222 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 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 49.52 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 18.01 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 9.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 9.00 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.50 | 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 | 4.50 | -87.50% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 8 | 72.03 | -93.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 36.02 | -93.88% |
| Other theft | 2 | 13.51 | -97.22% |
| Public order | 2 | 9.00 | -91.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.00 | -83.33% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 127 | 1841.27 | 1054.55% |
| Other theft | 72 | 571.74 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 324.14 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 270.11 | 2350.00% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 220.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 24 | 162.07 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 108.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 67.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 31.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 27.01 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 27.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 22.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.50 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 11 | 76.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 49.52 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 18.01 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 4.50 | -99.31% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 145 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 183 | 2485.04 | -20.78% |
| Other theft | 145 | 823.84 | -7.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 652.77 | -15.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 252.11 | 8.16% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 238.60 | 21.88% |
| Public order | 25 | 175.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 112.55 | 116.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 58.52 | 8.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 58.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 31.51 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 27.01 | -72.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 22.51 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 22.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.50 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 231 | 2777.66 | 21.58% |
| Other theft | 156 | 1039.93 | -17.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 702.29 | -1.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 297.12 | -30.99% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 220.59 | 3.23% |
| Public order | 25 | 144.06 | -10.71% |
| Robbery | 18 | 112.55 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 81.03 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 54.02 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 40.52 | -46.15% |
| Drugs | 6 | 31.51 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 27.01 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 18.01 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.50 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 190 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 190 | 2881.20 | 30.14% |
| Theft from the person | 190 | 855.36 | 72.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 855.36 | 36.54% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 319.63 | 21.82% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 301.63 | 14.81% |
| Public order | 28 | 139.56 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 126.05 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 63.03 | 62.50% |
| Robbery | 9 | 58.52 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 40.52 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 36.02 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 36.02 | -27.27% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 36.02 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.00 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 110 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 146 | 2174.41 | 37.74% |
| Theft from the person | 110 | 657.27 | 46.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 495.21 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 247.60 | -22.39% |
| Public order | 36 | 234.10 | 38.46% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 162.07 | -12.90% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 121.55 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 54.02 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 49.52 | -27.27% |
| Drugs | 8 | 36.02 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 36.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 31.51 | -46.15% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 31.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 13.51 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 106 | 1868.28 | -7.83% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 477.20 | -23.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 337.64 | 11.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 301.63 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 247.60 | -26.19% |
| Public order | 26 | 139.56 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 117.05 | 18.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 58.52 | 22.22% |
| Burglary | 11 | 49.52 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 49.52 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 36.02 | -46.15% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 31.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 13.51 | -80.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 115 | 1989.83 | -10.16% |
| Theft from the person | 98 | 517.72 | 4.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 441.18 | 9.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 270.11 | -3.85% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 225.09 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 189.08 | -39.39% |
| Robbery | 13 | 90.04 | -7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 58.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 49.52 | -54.55% |
| Burglary | 9 | 45.02 | -30.77% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 40.52 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 40.52 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 18.01 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 128 | 2259.94 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 94 | 576.24 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 423.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 252.11 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 247.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 33 | 234.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 22 | 148.56 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 99.04 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 63.03 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 58.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 49.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 45.02 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 45.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 9.00 | 0.00% |
A total of 1132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 231 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 127 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 183 |
| December 2023 | 231 |
| November 2023 | 190 |
| October 2023 | 110 |
| September 2023 | 75 |
| August 2023 | 98 |
| July 2023 | 94 |
A total of 1062 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 190 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 72 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 145 |
| December 2023 | 156 |
| November 2023 | 190 |
| October 2023 | 146 |
| September 2023 | 106 |
| August 2023 | 115 |
| July 2023 | 128 |
A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 55 |
| September 2023 | 55 |
| August 2023 | 50 |
| July 2023 | 52 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 60 |
| January 2024 | 53 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 71 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 67 |
| August 2023 | 60 |
| July 2023 | 55 |
A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 56 |
A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2R 1HH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |