BOSTON PLACE, NW1 6ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6ER

BOSTON PLACE, NW1 6ER, Westminster has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.53 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW1 postcode area, which has experienced 1410 crimes and a crime rate of 25.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW1 6ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6ER, encompassing approximately 5803 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (11.48% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)

NW1 6ER Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 25
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

BOSTON PLACE, NW1 6ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6841.5311.48%
Other theft4311.7279.17%
Theft from the person337.4137.50%
Violence and sexual offences265.69-44.68%
Vehicle crime194.4890.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.2766.67%
Shoplifting101.72100.00%
Public order91.72-30.77%
Robbery81.550.00%
Drugs61.38-14.29%
Burglary41.03-76.47%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Other crime20.52-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6139.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences4710.511466.67%
Theft from the person248.101100.00%
Other theft244.14380.00%
Burglary174.140.00%
Public order132.93225.00%
Vehicle crime102.240.00%
Robbery81.72300.00%
Drugs71.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.210.00%
Shoplifting51.03400.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.93-16.67%
Public order40.86-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.69-57.14%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.34-81.82%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order127.06-20.00%
Theft from the person112.07-76.60%
Violence and sexual offences71.90-82.50%
Other theft61.21-88.89%
Robbery31.03-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7848.760.00%
Other theft5413.44671.43%
Theft from the person479.30213.33%
Violence and sexual offences408.10344.44%
Public order156.89400.00%
Robbery112.580.00%
Burglary91.900.00%
Shoplifting91.5528.57%
Vehicle crime81.550.00%
Drugs61.38200.00%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person157.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.58800.00%
Other theft71.550.00%
Shoplifting71.210.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-98.11%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7551.355.63%
Violence and sexual offences5312.928.16%
Other theft469.13-36.11%
Shoplifting257.9356.25%
Theft from the person234.31-34.29%
Burglary163.96128.57%
Public order152.76-31.82%
Robbery132.5818.18%
Criminal damage and arson122.240.00%
Drugs102.07150.00%
Vehicle crime71.72-36.36%
Bicycle theft31.21-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7254.45-30.10%
Anti-social behaviour7112.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences4912.23-12.50%
Theft from the person358.44-39.66%
Public order226.03-18.52%
Shoplifting163.79-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson122.7633.33%
Robbery112.07-21.43%
Vehicle crime111.9010.00%
Burglary71.90-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.2125.00%
Drugs40.86-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10371.6843.06%
Anti-social behaviour7117.75-14.46%
Theft from the person5812.2387.10%
Violence and sexual offences569.9912.00%
Shoplifting429.6568.00%
Public order277.240.00%
Robbery144.650.00%
Vehicle crime102.4166.67%
Burglary101.72-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson91.72-30.77%
Drugs81.5514.29%
Bicycle theft41.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8361.170.00%
Other theft7214.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences5012.410.00%
Theft from the person318.620.00%
Public order275.340.00%
Shoplifting254.650.00%
Burglary194.310.00%
Robbery143.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.410.00%
Drugs72.240.00%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Bicycle theft61.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 507 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202461
April 202478
January 202475
December 202371
November 202371
October 202383

A total of 432 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 20245
May 20246
April 202454
March 20247
January 202446
December 202372
November 2023103
October 202372

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
March 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202447
July 20243
May 20247
April 202440
March 20249
February 20241
January 202453
December 202349
November 202356
October 202350

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
July 20242
May 202411
April 202447
March 202415
January 202423
December 202335
November 202358
October 202331

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202415
December 202322
November 202327
October 202327

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
April 20249
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
March 20247
January 202425
December 202316
November 202342
October 202325

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 6ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Baker Street
    Total25
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Siddons Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Melcombe Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mulready Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lilestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Edgware Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1