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

Overview of Crime in NW1 6NG

BALCOMBE STREET, NW1 6NG, Westminster has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.31 per 1,000 population. This NW1 6NG 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 6NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 6NG, encompassing approximately 5172 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 6NG area, explore the NW1 6NG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (16.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-45.65% decrease)

NW1 6NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baker Street with total crimes: 25
  • A501 with total crimes: 15
  • Jerome Crescent with total crimes: 12

BALCOMBE STREET, NW1 6NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5737.3116.33%
Other theft3211.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.19-45.65%
Theft from the person214.835.00%
Vehicle crime204.06100.00%
Public order83.87-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.550.00%
Drugs61.3520.00%
Robbery61.1620.00%
Shoplifting61.1650.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary20.39-84.62%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4936.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences469.471433.33%
Theft from the person208.89900.00%
Other theft163.87220.00%
Public order133.09225.00%
Burglary132.510.00%
Vehicle crime102.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.930.00%
Drugs51.350.00%
Robbery50.97150.00%
Shoplifting40.97300.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 theft53.29-16.67%
Public order40.97-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-57.14%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person20.39-81.82%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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 order127.93-29.41%
Theft from the person112.32-73.81%
Violence and sexual offences72.13-83.72%
Other theft61.35-80.00%
Robbery31.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6145.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.79377.78%
Theft from the person428.31180.00%
Other theft308.12328.57%
Public order175.80466.67%
Robbery93.290.00%
Vehicle crime81.740.00%
Shoplifting81.5514.29%
Drugs61.55200.00%
Burglary51.160.00%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 person158.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.90800.00%
Other theft71.740.00%
Shoplifting71.350.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6045.0513.21%
Violence and sexual offences3411.60-22.73%
Other theft296.57-46.30%
Shoplifting225.6137.50%
Theft from the person214.25-27.59%
Public order154.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson112.900.00%
Burglary112.13175.00%
Robbery102.1325.00%
Drugs101.9342.86%
Vehicle crime61.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.16-20.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5450.6510.20%
Anti-social behaviour5310.44-7.02%
Violence and sexual offences4410.25-8.33%
Theft from the person298.51-25.64%
Public order215.61-27.59%
Shoplifting164.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.0922.22%
Vehicle crime92.1312.50%
Robbery81.740.00%
Drugs71.5540.00%
Bicycle theft51.3525.00%
Burglary40.97-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5759.5514.00%
Other theft4911.028.89%
Violence and sexual offences489.474.35%
Shoplifting409.2860.00%
Theft from the person397.7339.29%
Public order297.5411.54%
Criminal damage and arson95.61-30.77%
Burglary81.74-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.5514.29%
Robbery81.55-11.11%
Drugs51.55-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.77200.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5052.2016.28%
Violence and sexual offences469.6753.33%
Other theft458.89-10.00%
Theft from the person288.7047.37%
Public order265.4136.84%
Shoplifting255.034.17%
Criminal damage and arson134.8362.50%
Burglary92.510.00%
Robbery91.74125.00%
Vehicle crime71.7416.67%
Drugs61.35-45.45%
Bicycle theft41.1633.33%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5043.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour439.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences308.310.00%
Shoplifting245.800.00%
Public order194.640.00%
Theft from the person193.670.00%
Drugs113.670.00%
Burglary92.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.740.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Robbery41.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 430 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202449
April 202461
January 202460
December 202353
November 202357
October 202350
September 202343

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202446
July 20243
May 20247
April 202443
March 20249
February 20241
January 202434
December 202344
November 202348
October 202346
September 202330

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
March 20242
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202416
July 20245
May 20246
April 202430
March 20247
January 202429
December 202354
November 202349
October 202345
September 202350

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20244
May 202412
April 202417
March 20243
January 202415
December 202321
November 202329
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 247 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 20242
May 202411
April 202442
March 202415
January 202421
December 202329
November 202339
October 202328
September 202319

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20248
March 20247
January 202422
December 202316
November 202340
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

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 6NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baker Street
    Total25
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. A501
    Total15
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jerome Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Stalbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Ashbridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Paveley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hanover Gate
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Casey Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Highworth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shroton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ashmill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Plympton Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hayes Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Dorset Close
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Balcombe Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Chagford Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Bernhardt Crescent
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lilestone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Gateforth Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Harewood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dorset Square
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Great Central Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1