MELCOMBE PLACE, NW1 6JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 6JJ

MELCOMBE PLACE, NW1 6JJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.77 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6JJ 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 6JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6JJ, encompassing approximately 6129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (24.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (45) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)

NW1 6JJ 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

MELCOMBE PLACE, NW1 6JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7641.7724.59%
Other theft4512.4087.50%
Theft from the person337.3422.22%
Violence and sexual offences265.38-53.57%
Vehicle crime214.2490.91%
Criminal damage and arson113.4383.33%
Shoplifting101.79100.00%
Public order91.63-30.77%
Robbery81.470.00%
Burglary61.31-68.42%
Drugs60.98-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6139.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences569.951766.67%
Theft from the person279.141250.00%
Other theft244.40380.00%
Burglary193.920.00%
Public order133.10225.00%
Vehicle crime112.120.00%
Robbery81.79300.00%
Drugs71.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.140.00%
Shoplifting50.98400.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 theft52.77-16.67%
Public order40.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.65-57.14%
Robbery20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person20.33-81.82%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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 order126.69-25.00%
Theft from the person111.96-77.08%
Violence and sexual offences71.79-82.93%
Other theft61.14-89.09%
Robbery30.98-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7947.150.00%
Other theft5512.89685.71%
Theft from the person488.97220.00%
Violence and sexual offences417.83355.56%
Public order166.69433.33%
Robbery112.610.00%
Vehicle crime101.790.00%
Burglary91.630.00%
Shoplifting91.4728.57%
Drugs51.47150.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 person157.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.45800.00%
Other theft71.470.00%
Shoplifting71.140.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-98.18%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7750.256.94%
Violence and sexual offences5512.5612.24%
Other theft478.97-34.72%
Theft from the person257.67-32.43%
Shoplifting254.0856.25%
Burglary184.08125.00%
Public order152.94-31.82%
Robbery132.4518.18%
Criminal damage and arson122.12-7.69%
Drugs101.96150.00%
Vehicle crime81.63-27.27%
Bicycle theft31.31-40.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7252.37-7.69%
Other theft7211.75-32.08%
Violence and sexual offences4911.75-7.55%
Theft from the person377.99-37.29%
Public order226.04-21.43%
Shoplifting163.59-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson132.6162.50%
Robbery112.12-26.67%
Vehicle crime111.790.00%
Burglary81.79-27.27%
Bicycle theft51.3125.00%
Drugs40.82-55.56%
Other crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10669.8347.22%
Anti-social behaviour7817.29-15.22%
Theft from the person5912.7384.38%
Violence and sexual offences539.633.92%
Shoplifting428.6568.00%
Public order286.850.00%
Robbery154.577.14%
Vehicle crime112.45120.00%
Burglary111.79-45.00%
Drugs91.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.47-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.31-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9260.530.00%
Other theft7215.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences5111.750.00%
Theft from the person328.320.00%
Public order285.220.00%
Shoplifting254.570.00%
Burglary204.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.260.00%
Robbery142.280.00%
Drugs92.280.00%
Bicycle theft71.470.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 535 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202461
April 202479
January 202477
December 202372
November 202378
October 202392

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
April 20249
January 202418
December 20238
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 439 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202424
July 20245
May 20246
April 202455
March 20247
January 202447
December 202372
November 2023106
October 202372

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
May 20242
March 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 202314

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 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202456
July 20243
May 20247
April 202441
March 20249
February 20241
January 202455
December 202349
November 202353
October 202351

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 289 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
July 20242
May 202411
April 202448
March 202415
January 202425
December 202337
November 202359
October 202332

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20244
May 202412
April 202416
March 20243
January 202415
December 202322
November 202328
October 202328

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 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

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 6JJ 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. Old Marylebone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Homer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Broadley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Shillibeer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1