BALFOUR MEWS, W1K 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1K 2BJ

BALFOUR MEWS, W1K 2BJ, Westminster has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 137.33 per 1,000 population. This W1K 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1K postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 130.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1K 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1K 2BJ, encompassing approximately 1070 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1K 2BJ area, explore the W1K 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)

W1K 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4202 with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Fitzmaurice Place with total crimes: 11

BALFOUR MEWS, W1K 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34137.3336.00%
Theft from the person3331.76-8.33%
Other theft2230.83144.44%
Anti-social behaviour1820.5550.00%
Vehicle crime1016.82100.00%
Drugs99.34125.00%
Robbery88.4114.29%
Public order77.47-41.67%
Burglary36.54-40.00%
Bicycle theft12.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36110.243500.00%
Violence and sexual offences2533.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1223.360.00%
Public order1211.210.00%
Other theft911.210.00%
Robbery78.410.00%
Burglary56.540.00%
Vehicle crime54.670.00%
Drugs44.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.93-98.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55152.2889.66%
Other theft2551.384.17%
Anti-social behaviour2423.3641.18%
Vehicle crime1722.4230.77%
Violence and sexual offences1515.88-37.50%
Drugs1114.011000.00%
Robbery510.280.00%
Shoplifting34.670.00%
Burglary32.80200.00%
Bicycle theft22.80100.00%
Public order21.87-33.33%
Other crime11.870.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29121.45-60.81%
Other theft2427.09-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences2422.42-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour1722.42-32.00%
Vehicle crime1315.88-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson712.1540.00%
Robbery56.54-58.33%
Shoplifting34.67-50.00%
Public order32.80-70.00%
Possession of weapons22.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.93-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74233.5651.02%
Other theft4569.1312.50%
Violence and sexual offences3542.0429.63%
Vehicle crime2932.70262.50%
Anti-social behaviour2527.090.00%
Robbery1223.3650.00%
Public order1011.21-33.33%
Shoplifting69.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.61-16.67%
Drugs54.67400.00%
Burglary24.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49176.5758.06%
Other theft4045.7853.85%
Violence and sexual offences2737.37-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour2525.2247.06%
Public order1523.3636.36%
Vehicle crime814.01-42.86%
Robbery87.4714.29%
Burglary67.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.61100.00%
Shoplifting25.610.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31130.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences2928.960.00%
Other theft2627.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour1724.290.00%
Vehicle crime1415.880.00%
Public order1113.080.00%
Robbery710.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.540.00%
Burglary12.800.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202424
January 202417
December 202325
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 308 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
June 20241
April 202455
January 202429
December 202374
November 202349
October 202331

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202417
January 202413
December 202329
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
April 202415
January 202424
December 202335
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
April 202425
January 202424
December 202345
November 202340
October 202326

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202411
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1K 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4202
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Drugs5
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Fitzmaurice Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Down Street Mews
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Derby Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carpenter Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Curzon Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mount Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wood'S Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 11. Davies Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Balfour Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Street Mews
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Grosvenor Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bruton Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Half Moon Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 17. Stanhope Gate
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lees Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Grosvenor Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Yarmouth Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Clarges Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Shepherd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tilney Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Curzon Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Rex Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Blackburne'S Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Reeves Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1