NW5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5

NW5, Camden has recorded a total of 305 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NW5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NW5, encompassing approximately 31053 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-26.80% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)

NW5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Hampshire Street with total crimes: 10
  • Swain'S Lane with total crimes: 9

NW5 Crime Map

Postcodes in NW5

The postcode district are associated with the NW5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NW5 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 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.82-26.80%
Violence and sexual offences642.2914.29%
Vehicle crime322.06100.00%
Shoplifting261.0336.84%
Public order200.8453.85%
Drugs170.64325.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.5525.00%
Burglary140.48-6.67%
Other theft130.45160.00%
Theft from the person110.42175.00%
Bicycle theft110.351000.00%
Robbery70.35-46.15%
Other crime20.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour978.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences563.122700.00%
Shoplifting191.800.00%
Vehicle crime160.610.00%
Burglary150.520.00%
Public order130.48550.00%
Robbery130.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.420.00%
Other theft50.39400.00%
Theft from the person40.160.00%
Drugs40.130.00%
Other crime30.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.16100.00%
Public order20.060.00%
Other theft10.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-98.67%
Burglary10.03-90.00%
Robbery10.03-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences759.507400.00%
Anti-social behaviour682.420.00%
Other theft272.192600.00%
Shoplifting260.870.00%
Theft from the person250.842400.00%
Public order200.810.00%
Vehicle crime170.640.00%
Robbery150.550.00%
Burglary100.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.320.00%
Drugs40.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.13200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.13-93.75%
Theft from the person10.03-95.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.67%
Other theft10.03-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7510.308.70%
Anti-social behaviour692.429.52%
Shoplifting242.2271.43%
Burglary230.7715.00%
Vehicle crime220.7422.22%
Theft from the person200.7117.65%
Other theft190.64-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson160.61-11.11%
Robbery140.52100.00%
Public order140.45-12.50%
Drugs100.450.00%
Bicycle theft70.3240.00%
Other crime50.2366.67%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences699.18-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour632.221.61%
Other theft242.03-17.24%
Burglary200.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime180.58-18.18%
Theft from the person170.5854.55%
Public order160.55-33.33%
Shoplifting140.5275.00%
Drugs100.45-9.09%
Robbery70.320.00%
Bicycle theft50.23-50.00%
Other crime30.16-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9010.40-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour622.90-31.87%
Other theft292.00-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson270.9317.39%
Public order240.8714.29%
Vehicle crime220.77-31.25%
Burglary160.71-20.00%
Drugs110.5257.14%
Theft from the person110.35-8.33%
Bicycle theft100.3542.86%
Shoplifting80.32-27.27%
Robbery70.26-50.00%
Other crime40.2333.33%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9911.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour913.190.00%
Vehicle crime322.930.00%
Other theft311.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.000.00%
Public order210.740.00%
Burglary200.680.00%
Robbery140.640.00%
Theft from the person120.450.00%
Shoplifting110.390.00%
Bicycle theft70.350.00%
Drugs70.230.00%
Other crime30.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 521 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202497
April 202468
January 202469
December 202363
November 202362
October 202391

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
May 20241
April 202410
January 202423
December 202320
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20242
April 202420
January 202414
December 202316
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202416
April 202417
January 202422
December 202318
November 202322
October 202332

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 20243
March 20241
January 202416
December 202318
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
May 20241
April 202415
January 202414
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202425
March 20241
January 202420
December 202317
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202456
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202475
March 20241
January 202475
December 202369
November 202390
October 202399

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202426
January 202424
December 202314
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202419
December 202324
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hampshire Street
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Swain'S Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wellesley Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total8
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dartmouth Park Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. St Anne'S Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vicar'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bartholomew Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Dowdney Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lady Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Gordon House Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Highgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Woodsome Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Boscastle Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1