WC2R 2PG, Westminster has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 752.79 per 1,000 population. This WC2R 2PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2R postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 165.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2R 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2R 2PG, encompassing approximately 204 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 61 | 752.79 | 134.62% |
| Other theft | 28 | 298.18 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 136.87 | -4.35% |
| Public order | 13 | 107.54 | 30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 63.55 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 58.66 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 29.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 19.55 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 14.66 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 9.78 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.89 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 26 | 586.59 | 550.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 127.09 | 1100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 117.32 | 360.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 112.43 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 58.66 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 48.88 | 250.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 34.22 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 29.33 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 24.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 19.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 141.76 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 24.44 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 19.55 | -73.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 19.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 19.55 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 15 | 122.21 | 114.29% |
| Other theft | 2 | 73.32 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 9.78 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 9.78 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 97.76 | -84.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 34.22 | -76.47% |
| Other theft | 3 | 19.55 | -90.91% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 14.66 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.78 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.89 | -87.50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 44 | 743.01 | 1366.67% |
| Other theft | 33 | 215.08 | 1550.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 161.31 | 1200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 127.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 83.10 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 39.11 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 39.11 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 29.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 19.55 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 14.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 3 | 48.88 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 2 | 14.66 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 78.21 | -80.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 34.22 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 14.66 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.89 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 4.89 | -90.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.89 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 4.89 | -97.92% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 48 | 699.02 | 84.62% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 234.64 | -10.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 171.09 | -12.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 102.65 | -31.82% |
| Public order | 10 | 73.32 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 48.88 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 14.66 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 14.66 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 14.66 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 9.78 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 9.78 | -83.33% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 39 | 679.47 | -7.14% |
| Other theft | 26 | 190.64 | -55.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 127.09 | -17.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 117.32 | -4.35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 107.54 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 29.33 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.44 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 24.44 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 14.66 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 14.66 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 4.89 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 58 | 918.99 | -1.69% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 283.52 | 5.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 205.31 | -3.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 141.76 | -4.17% |
| Public order | 10 | 112.43 | -9.09% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 48.88 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 29.33 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.44 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 24.44 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 19.55 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 9.78 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 59 | 948.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 288.41 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 195.53 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 146.65 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 117.32 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 53.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 43.99 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 19.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 19.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 19.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 14.66 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 14.66 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
A total of 274 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 58 |
| October 2023 | 59 |
A total of 323 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 61 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2R 2PG postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 23 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |