NW1W Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1W

NW1W, Camden has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 294.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NW1W crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NW1W, encompassing approximately 265 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

NW1W Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Place with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Varndell Street with total crimes: 7

NW1W Crime Map

Postcodes in NW1W

The postcode district are associated with the NW1W, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NW1W has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27294.3468.75%
Theft from the person19101.8946.15%
Other theft1571.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences756.60-36.36%
Burglary226.42100.00%
Public order27.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime27.55100.00%
Drugs27.550.00%
Robbery27.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16230.190.00%
Theft from the person1360.38225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1149.06266.67%
Other theft541.5125.00%
Public order418.870.00%
Bicycle theft215.090.00%
Drugs27.55100.00%
Robbery27.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.770.00%
Shoplifting13.770.00%
Burglary13.770.00%
Vehicle crime13.770.00%
Other crime13.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft483.02-86.21%
Public order415.09-71.43%
Theft from the person415.09-88.57%
Violence and sexual offences315.09-88.46%
Criminal damage and arson211.32-60.00%
Drugs17.55-93.75%
Other crime13.770.00%
Possession of weapons13.77-50.00%
Robbery13.770.00%
Shoplifting13.77-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35547.17-32.69%
Other theft29132.08-27.50%
Violence and sexual offences26109.43-36.59%
Drugs1698.1177.78%
Public order1460.38-17.65%
Shoplifting1452.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson552.83400.00%
Bicycle theft318.8750.00%
Possession of weapons211.320.00%
Burglary17.55-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52739.6273.33%
Violence and sexual offences41196.2346.43%
Other theft40154.7233.33%
Public order17150.94-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour1264.150.00%
Shoplifting1045.28-44.44%
Drugs937.7428.57%
Burglary433.960.00%
Robbery315.09200.00%
Bicycle theft211.32100.00%
Other crime27.550.00%
Possession of weapons27.550.00%
Vehicle crime17.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.77-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30532.08-74.58%
Theft from the person30113.21-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences28113.21-56.25%
Public order20105.66-31.03%
Shoplifting1875.47-73.13%
Drugs767.92-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson226.42-50.00%
Other crime27.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons27.550.00%
Bicycle theft17.55-85.71%
Robbery13.77-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1181498.11-14.49%
Shoplifting67445.28139.29%
Violence and sexual offences64252.8330.61%
Theft from the person63241.5161.54%
Public order29237.747.41%
Anti-social behaviour18109.435.88%
Drugs1167.92-56.00%
Robbery841.5114.29%
Bicycle theft730.19250.00%
Criminal damage and arson426.42-50.00%
Other crime415.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime215.09-71.43%
Possession of weapons27.55-60.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1381369.8115.97%
Violence and sexual offences49520.75-9.26%
Theft from the person39184.91-40.91%
Shoplifting28147.17-3.45%
Public order27105.66-32.50%
Drugs25101.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour1794.346.25%
Criminal damage and arson864.1514.29%
Robbery730.19-41.67%
Other crime726.42133.33%
Vehicle crime726.4275.00%
Possession of weapons526.4225.00%
Burglary418.870.00%
Bicycle theft215.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1191415.0923.96%
Theft from the person66449.0622.22%
Violence and sexual offences54249.06-3.57%
Public order40203.770.00%
Shoplifting29150.94-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour16109.43-38.46%
Drugs1560.38-21.05%
Robbery1256.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson745.2840.00%
Burglary426.42300.00%
Possession of weapons415.090.00%
Vehicle crime415.09100.00%
Other crime315.09-25.00%
Bicycle theft211.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft961313.21-6.80%
Violence and sexual offences56362.263.70%
Theft from the person54211.32100.00%
Public order40203.7729.03%
Shoplifting37150.9412.12%
Anti-social behaviour26139.6213.04%
Drugs1998.1126.67%
Criminal damage and arson571.70-28.57%
Possession of weapons418.87300.00%
Robbery415.09-55.56%
Other crime415.09100.00%
Vehicle crime215.09-33.33%
Burglary17.550.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1031177.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences54388.680.00%
Shoplifting33203.770.00%
Public order31124.530.00%
Theft from the person27116.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour23101.890.00%
Drugs1586.790.00%
Robbery956.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson733.960.00%
Bicycle theft426.420.00%
Vehicle crime315.090.00%
Other crime211.320.00%
Possession of weapons17.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
April 202412
January 202418
December 202317
November 202316
October 202326
September 202323

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
May 202414
April 202417
March 202420
January 202429
December 202327
November 202340
October 202340
September 202331

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 202416
April 20249
March 20247
January 202411
December 202325
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 697 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20244
May 202429
April 202440
March 202430
January 2024118
December 2023138
November 2023119
October 202396
September 2023103

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
May 202426
April 202441
March 202428
January 202464
December 202349
November 202354
October 202356
September 202354

A total of 402 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 20244
May 202435
April 202452
March 202430
January 202463
December 202339
November 202366
October 202354
September 202327

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202312
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 202414
April 202410
March 202418
January 202467
December 202328
November 202329
October 202337
September 202333

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1W postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stephenson Way
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cobourg Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1