NW1 1LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 1LA

NW1 1LA, Camden has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.93 per 1,000 population. This NW1 1LA 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 1LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 1LA, encompassing approximately 6813 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)

NW1 1LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Bidborough Street with total crimes: 19
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 19

NW1 1LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6034.9381.82%
Anti-social behaviour468.81-2.13%
Violence and sexual offences416.7528.12%
Other theft386.02100.00%
Drugs135.5830.00%
Public order111.91-38.89%
Vehicle crime71.6140.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0325.00%
Shoplifting50.7366.67%
Burglary40.73-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.59-42.86%
Robbery40.59-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4729.500.00%
Theft from the person336.90371.43%
Violence and sexual offences324.84433.33%
Other theft194.70216.67%
Public order182.79157.14%
Robbery122.64500.00%
Drugs101.76400.00%
Bicycle theft71.470.00%
Burglary71.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Shoplifting30.5950.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order75.58-76.67%
Theft from the person71.03-87.72%
Other theft61.03-91.18%
Violence and sexual offences60.88-87.76%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Drugs20.44-90.48%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.29-95.12%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6841.09-41.38%
Theft from the person579.98-41.24%
Violence and sexual offences498.37-38.75%
Shoplifting417.1928.12%
Public order306.02-23.08%
Drugs214.405.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.08400.00%
Bicycle theft30.73-40.00%
Burglary20.44-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.15-90.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11669.42114.81%
Theft from the person9717.02130.95%
Violence and sexual offences8014.2481.82%
Anti-social behaviour5011.740.00%
Public order397.3418.18%
Shoplifting325.72-13.51%
Drugs204.70122.22%
Robbery102.94400.00%
Burglary91.47800.00%
Vehicle crime91.320.00%
Bicycle theft51.32400.00%
Possession of weapons30.7350.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5434.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences447.934300.00%
Theft from the person426.460.00%
Shoplifting376.160.00%
Public order335.430.00%
Drugs94.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-99.07%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16385.27-15.54%
Violence and sexual offences10723.9235.44%
Theft from the person8115.7026.56%
Shoplifting6611.89106.25%
Anti-social behaviour559.69-32.93%
Public order358.076.06%
Drugs175.14-46.88%
Vehicle crime172.49-32.00%
Robbery112.4910.00%
Bicycle theft81.6160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.17-58.82%
Burglary61.03-14.29%
Other crime50.88-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.73-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19386.743.21%
Anti-social behaviour8228.32-5.75%
Violence and sexual offences7912.03-7.06%
Theft from the person6411.59-37.86%
Public order339.39-38.89%
Shoplifting324.843.23%
Drugs324.7028.00%
Vehicle crime254.7038.89%
Criminal damage and arson173.6754.55%
Robbery102.49-50.00%
Burglary71.47-30.00%
Other crime71.03133.33%
Bicycle theft51.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.73-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft18795.3916.88%
Theft from the person10327.4432.05%
Anti-social behaviour8715.12-1.14%
Violence and sexual offences8512.77-5.56%
Public order5412.4717.39%
Shoplifting317.93-20.51%
Drugs254.558.70%
Robbery203.67233.33%
Vehicle crime182.9463.64%
Criminal damage and arson112.64-15.38%
Bicycle theft101.61233.33%
Burglary101.47900.00%
Possession of weapons61.4750.00%
Other crime30.88-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16083.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences9023.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour8813.210.00%
Theft from the person7812.910.00%
Public order4611.450.00%
Shoplifting396.750.00%
Drugs235.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.380.00%
Vehicle crime111.910.00%
Robbery61.610.00%
Possession of weapons40.880.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202447
April 202450
January 202455
December 202382
November 202387
October 202388

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
January 20247
December 202317
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 172 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20242
May 202421
April 202420
March 20249
January 202417
December 202332
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 288 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 202441
April 202432
March 202437
January 202466
December 202332
November 202331
October 202339

A total of 614 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202432
July 20246
May 202449
April 202480
March 202444
February 20241
January 2024107
December 202379
November 202385
October 202390

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 622 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202433
July 20247
May 202457
April 202497
March 202442
January 202481
December 202364
November 2023103
October 202378

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 1004 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 100.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202419
July 20246
May 202468
April 2024116
March 202454
January 2024163
December 2023193
November 2023187
October 2023160

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249
January 202417
December 202325
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 306 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20247
May 202430
April 202439
March 202433
January 202435
December 202333
November 202354
October 202346

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 1LA 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. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 8. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Cranleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Eversholt Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 24. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bridgeway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Midland Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Phoenix Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Polygon Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 30. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1