HANDYSIDE STREET, N1C 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1C 4BQ

HANDYSIDE STREET, N1C 4BQ, Camden has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.61 per 1,000 population. This N1C 4BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N1C postcode area, which has experienced 80 crimes and a crime rate of 33.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N1C 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1C 4BQ, encompassing approximately 2294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1C 4BQ area, explore the N1C 4BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

N1C 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Beaconsfield Street with total crimes: 7

HANDYSIDE STREET, N1C 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2036.6166.67%
Other theft138.72225.00%
Theft from the person105.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.3612.50%
Bicycle theft63.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.61500.00%
Vehicle crime62.61100.00%
Burglary52.61150.00%
Shoplifting42.18300.00%
Public order21.74-33.33%
Drugs20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.61-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour85.23-27.27%
Theft from the person63.49-60.00%
Other theft42.61-76.47%
Other crime31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime31.31-25.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Burglary21.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.87-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Robbery10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2641.840.00%
Other theft1711.330.00%
Theft from the person157.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.540.00%
Shoplifting74.790.00%
Drugs63.05500.00%
Vehicle crime42.610.00%
Burglary41.740.00%
Robbery31.740.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.44-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.868.33%
Drugs1311.33333.33%
Other theft135.670.00%
Shoplifting75.6775.00%
Public order43.050.00%
Theft from the person41.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-76.92%
Burglary31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.87-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.999.09%
Anti-social behaviour1310.4630.00%
Other theft135.67-27.78%
Robbery55.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.18150.00%
Shoplifting42.18-55.56%
Public order41.74100.00%
Drugs31.7450.00%
Theft from the person21.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Burglary10.87-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.04-15.38%
Other theft189.595.88%
Anti-social behaviour107.8425.00%
Shoplifting94.36-18.18%
Robbery63.9250.00%
Theft from the person42.61-60.00%
Burglary41.7433.33%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-75.00%
Drugs20.87-77.78%
Public order20.87-77.78%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2649.250.00%
Other theft1711.330.00%
Shoplifting117.410.00%
Theft from the person104.790.00%
Drugs94.360.00%
Public order93.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.490.00%
Bicycle theft63.490.00%
Robbery42.610.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 20243
December 202313
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
April 202426
January 202426
December 202324
November 202322
October 202326

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202415
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 202413
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1C 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Beaconsfield Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Camley Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. College Grove
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Unity Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wollstonecraft Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. York Way Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. York Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chenies Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Randell'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Reapers Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Goldington Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Coopers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Tiber Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Havelock Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rufford Street Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Canal Reach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Broadfield Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Weavers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crofters Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Granary Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Outram Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Delhi Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1