HAMPDEN CLOSE, NW1 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 1HW

HAMPDEN CLOSE, NW1 1HW, Camden has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.80 per 1,000 population. This NW1 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 1HW, encompassing approximately 7524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)

NW1 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15
  • A400 with total crimes: 13

HAMPDEN CLOSE, NW1 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.8062.50%
Anti-social behaviour295.18-12.12%
Theft from the person183.8563.64%
Other theft172.3970.00%
Public order102.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.33100.00%
Vehicle crime71.0675.00%
Shoplifting60.93200.00%
Burglary50.8025.00%
Drugs50.66-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.66-20.00%
Robbery10.53-88.89%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3317.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.391100.00%
Public order153.19650.00%
Theft from the person111.991000.00%
Other theft101.46400.00%
Robbery91.33800.00%
Drugs61.20500.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53300.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.59-94.74%
Public order20.27-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-96.30%
Theft from the person10.13-93.33%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3816.75-30.91%
Shoplifting275.058.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.59-57.69%
Public order162.92-15.79%
Theft from the person152.13-57.14%
Drugs51.99-50.00%
Burglary10.66-90.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5535.09139.13%
Violence and sexual offences527.31246.67%
Anti-social behaviour456.910.00%
Theft from the person355.98191.67%
Shoplifting254.6531.58%
Public order193.3246.15%
Burglary102.53900.00%
Drugs101.33400.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Robbery40.66300.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2311.830.00%
Shoplifting193.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.531400.00%
Public order131.990.00%
Theft from the person121.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.73%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.2629.41%
Other theft425.85-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour355.58-44.44%
Vehicle crime134.65-18.75%
Theft from the person101.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.33-57.14%
Public order60.80-40.00%
Burglary50.8066.67%
Drugs50.66-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Robbery30.40-25.00%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6329.24-24.10%
Other theft498.37-3.92%
Violence and sexual offences346.51-2.86%
Vehicle crime164.5214.29%
Theft from the person152.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.99366.67%
Public order101.86-23.08%
Drugs61.33-33.33%
Robbery40.80-20.00%
Shoplifting40.53300.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-71.43%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8332.6940.68%
Other theft5111.0313.33%
Violence and sexual offences356.78-25.53%
Theft from the person184.655.88%
Vehicle crime142.3940.00%
Public order131.86-13.33%
Drugs91.7380.00%
Bicycle theft71.20133.33%
Robbery50.930.00%
Burglary40.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5929.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences477.840.00%
Other theft456.250.00%
Theft from the person175.980.00%
Public order152.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.990.00%
Vehicle crime101.590.00%
Robbery51.330.00%
Drugs50.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20242
May 202416
April 202419
March 202413
January 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 202413
December 202316
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
April 202445
January 202435
December 202363
November 202383
October 202359

A total of 332 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20242
May 202438
April 202455
March 202423
January 202442
December 202349
November 202351
October 202345

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202424
July 20242
May 202422
April 202452
March 202415
February 20241
January 202444
December 202334
November 202335
October 202347

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
May 202427
April 202425
March 202419
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
May 202415
April 202435
March 202412
January 202410
December 202315
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 3. A400
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. London King'S Cross
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Cranleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Eversholt Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Hospital
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oakley Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Unity Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bridgeway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Chenies Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Midland Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Phoenix Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Polygon Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 19. Aldenham Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Goldington Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Coopers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Edith Neville Cottages
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chalton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Granary Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Somers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Charrington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Penryn Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Werrington Street
    Total1
    Drugs1