BALCOMBE STREET, NW1 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6HG

BALCOMBE STREET, NW1 6HG, Westminster has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.72 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6HG, encompassing approximately 5563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (78.26% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)

NW1 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 27
  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • A501 with total crimes: 15

BALCOMBE STREET, NW1 6HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6439.7218.52%
Other theft4111.5078.26%
Theft from the person287.3712.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.03-41.03%
Vehicle crime174.1370.00%
Shoplifting103.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8050.00%
Public order81.62-38.46%
Robbery71.44-12.50%
Drugs61.2650.00%
Burglary41.08-73.33%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5437.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences399.711200.00%
Theft from the person257.011150.00%
Other theft234.49360.00%
Burglary154.130.00%
Public order132.70225.00%
Vehicle crime102.340.00%
Robbery81.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Shoplifting51.08400.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 theft53.06-16.67%
Public order40.90-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-57.14%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36-81.82%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 order127.37-20.00%
Theft from the person112.16-77.08%
Violence and sexual offences71.98-81.58%
Other theft61.26-89.09%
Robbery31.08-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7048.710.00%
Other theft5512.58685.71%
Theft from the person489.89220.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.63322.22%
Public order156.83400.00%
Robbery102.700.00%
Shoplifting101.8042.86%
Burglary81.800.00%
Vehicle crime81.440.00%
Drugs41.44100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 person158.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.70800.00%
Other theft71.620.00%
Shoplifting71.260.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-98.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6951.766.15%
Violence and sexual offences5012.408.70%
Other theft498.99-34.67%
Shoplifting258.8166.67%
Theft from the person224.49-38.89%
Public order163.95-23.81%
Robbery142.8827.27%
Burglary132.52116.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.34-8.33%
Drugs101.98150.00%
Vehicle crime61.80-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.08-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7555.18-22.68%
Anti-social behaviour6513.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences4611.680.00%
Theft from the person368.27-38.98%
Public order216.47-25.00%
Shoplifting153.77-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.7050.00%
Robbery112.16-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.9811.11%
Burglary61.80-45.45%
Bicycle theft51.0825.00%
Drugs40.90-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9770.9929.33%
Anti-social behaviour6517.434.84%
Theft from the person5911.68103.45%
Violence and sexual offences4610.606.98%
Shoplifting428.2768.00%
Public order287.557.69%
Robbery145.0316.67%
Burglary112.52-42.11%
Vehicle crime91.98125.00%
Drugs81.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.44-38.46%
Bicycle theft41.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7557.692.74%
Anti-social behaviour6213.4824.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.1419.44%
Theft from the person297.7326.09%
Public order265.2130.00%
Shoplifting254.67-7.41%
Burglary194.4946.15%
Criminal damage and arson133.4144.44%
Robbery122.3471.43%
Bicycle theft62.1620.00%
Drugs51.08-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7350.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour5013.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.990.00%
Shoplifting276.470.00%
Theft from the person234.850.00%
Public order204.130.00%
Drugs133.590.00%
Burglary132.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.340.00%
Robbery71.620.00%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Bicycle theft51.080.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 499 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202454
April 202470
January 202469
December 202365
November 202365
October 202362
September 202350

A total of 506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202423
July 20245
May 20246
April 202455
March 20247
January 202449
December 202375
November 202397
October 202375
September 202373

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202439
July 20243
May 20247
April 202438
March 20249
February 20241
January 202450
December 202346
November 202346
October 202343
September 202336

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 202410
January 202414
December 202311
November 202314
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20244
May 202412
April 202415
March 20243
January 202416
December 202321
November 202328
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
April 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 298 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 20242
May 202411
April 202448
March 202415
January 202422
December 202336
November 202359
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
March 20247
January 202425
December 202315
November 202342
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 6HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total27
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Walmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Daventry Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Lilestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Taunton Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1