NW1 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 1BJ

NW1 1BJ, Camden has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.36 per 1,000 population. This NW1 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 1BJ, encompassing approximately 11520 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 1BJ area, explore the NW1 1BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-18.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (85.00% increase)

NW1 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • A400 with total crimes: 13

NW1 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6119.36-18.67%
Violence and sexual offences385.3015.15%
Theft from the person373.3085.00%
Other theft273.21285.71%
Drugs142.34100.00%
Public order101.22-23.08%
Vehicle crime80.8760.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6933.33%
Burglary80.69166.67%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Shoplifting40.35100.00%
Robbery40.35-42.86%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7515.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.510.00%
Theft from the person202.860.00%
Public order131.740.00%
Robbery71.130.00%
Drugs70.610.00%
Other theft70.61600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.520.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.17-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6020.230.00%
Theft from the person515.215000.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.433900.00%
Other theft173.470.00%
Drugs141.480.00%
Vehicle crime111.220.00%
Burglary110.950.00%
Robbery110.950.00%
Public order100.950.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.17-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-98.08%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.15-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour374.51-50.67%
Theft from the person243.210.00%
Other theft202.08-4.76%
Burglary91.74200.00%
Shoplifting80.7833.33%
Public order80.69-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson70.69-41.67%
Robbery70.6175.00%
Drugs60.610.00%
Vehicle crime60.52-40.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7520.66-9.64%
Violence and sexual offences586.5123.40%
Theft from the person245.03-17.24%
Other theft212.08-38.24%
Public order171.8288.89%
Criminal damage and arson121.48200.00%
Vehicle crime101.04100.00%
Shoplifting60.870.00%
Drugs60.52-53.85%
Robbery40.52-50.00%
Burglary30.35-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8321.61-5.68%
Violence and sexual offences477.20-21.67%
Other theft344.08-8.11%
Theft from the person292.95-3.33%
Drugs132.52333.33%
Burglary111.1357.14%
Public order90.95-60.87%
Robbery80.78-11.11%
Vehicle crime50.69-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.43-69.23%
Bicycle theft40.35100.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8825.1795.56%
Violence and sexual offences607.647.14%
Other theft375.2119.35%
Theft from the person303.21-11.76%
Public order232.60130.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.00225.00%
Vehicle crime131.13333.33%
Robbery91.1350.00%
Burglary70.78-12.50%
Shoplifting30.61-57.14%
Drugs30.26-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour454.860.00%
Theft from the person343.910.00%
Other theft312.950.00%
Public order102.690.00%
Burglary80.870.00%
Shoplifting70.690.00%
Robbery60.610.00%
Drugs50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 524 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202475
April 202460
January 202437
December 202375
November 202383
October 202388
September 202345

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
May 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202452
December 202358
November 202347
October 202360
September 202356

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

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

A total of 250 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202420
April 202451
March 20241
January 202424
December 202324
November 202329
October 202330
September 202334

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
January 202420
December 202321
November 202334
October 202337
September 202331

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202414
January 20246
December 20236
November 202313
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202410
January 20248
December 202317
November 20239
October 202323
September 202310

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 1BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. A400
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mornington Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Camden High Street
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eversholt Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Plender Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bayham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cranleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Miller Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hampstead Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oakley Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beatty Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 17. Harrington Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 18. Carlow Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Unity Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Mornington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Mornington Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Clarkson Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bridgeway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Chenies Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Phoenix Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Polygon Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 29. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Symes Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2