NW1 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 1LE

NW1 1LE, Camden has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.54 per 1,000 population. This NW1 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 1LE, encompassing approximately 6097 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (90.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)

NW1 1LE 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 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5938.5490.32%
Anti-social behaviour429.68-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences416.8928.12%
Other theft386.7290.00%
Drugs136.2330.00%
Public order112.13-38.89%
Vehicle crime71.8040.00%
Bicycle theft61.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9825.00%
Shoplifting50.8266.67%
Burglary50.82-28.57%
Robbery30.82-70.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4531.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.38433.33%
Theft from the person315.25342.86%
Other theft205.08233.33%
Public order183.28157.14%
Drugs102.95400.00%
Robbery101.64400.00%
Burglary71.640.00%
Bicycle theft61.150.00%
Vehicle crime50.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Shoplifting30.6650.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

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 order76.23-76.67%
Theft from the person71.15-87.72%
Other theft61.15-91.18%
Violence and sexual offences60.98-87.76%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-40.00%
Drugs20.49-90.48%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.33-95.12%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 theft6845.92-41.38%
Theft from the person5711.15-38.04%
Violence and sexual offences499.35-35.53%
Shoplifting418.0428.12%
Public order306.72-23.08%
Drugs214.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.44400.00%
Bicycle theft30.82-40.00%
Burglary20.49-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.16-88.89%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11675.60114.81%
Theft from the person9219.02119.05%
Violence and sexual offences7615.0972.73%
Anti-social behaviour4712.460.00%
Public order397.7118.18%
Shoplifting326.40-13.51%
Drugs215.25133.33%
Burglary93.44800.00%
Robbery91.48350.00%
Vehicle crime91.480.00%
Bicycle theft51.48400.00%
Possession of weapons30.8250.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%

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 theft5438.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.864300.00%
Theft from the person427.220.00%
Shoplifting376.890.00%
Public order336.070.00%
Drugs95.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-99.05%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16092.00-17.10%
Violence and sexual offences10526.2432.91%
Theft from the person8017.2225.00%
Shoplifting6613.12106.25%
Anti-social behaviour4710.82-41.98%
Public order347.713.03%
Vehicle crime175.58-32.00%
Drugs132.79-55.17%
Robbery112.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.80-58.82%
Bicycle theft71.1540.00%
Burglary61.15-14.29%
Other crime50.98-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.82-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19396.432.12%
Anti-social behaviour8131.65-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences7913.28-4.82%
Theft from the person6412.96-36.63%
Public order3310.50-38.89%
Shoplifting325.413.23%
Drugs295.2552.63%
Vehicle crime254.7638.89%
Criminal damage and arson174.1054.55%
Robbery112.79-45.00%
Burglary71.800.00%
Other crime71.15133.33%
Bicycle theft51.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.82-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft189104.3018.87%
Theft from the person10131.0038.36%
Anti-social behaviour8416.56-1.18%
Violence and sexual offences8313.78-9.78%
Public order5413.6114.89%
Shoplifting318.86-20.51%
Robbery205.08233.33%
Drugs193.2890.00%
Vehicle crime183.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.95-8.33%
Bicycle theft101.80233.33%
Burglary71.64600.00%
Possession of weapons61.1550.00%
Other crime30.98-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15989.71-4.79%
Violence and sexual offences9226.0817.95%
Anti-social behaviour8515.0928.79%
Theft from the person7313.9455.32%
Public order4711.9723.68%
Shoplifting397.715.41%
Criminal damage and arson126.40-7.69%
Vehicle crime121.97300.00%
Drugs101.97-41.18%
Robbery61.64-57.14%
Possession of weapons40.98100.00%
Other crime40.6633.33%
Bicycle theft30.66-62.50%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16781.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences7827.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour6612.790.00%
Theft from the person4710.820.00%
Public order387.710.00%
Shoplifting376.230.00%
Drugs176.070.00%
Robbery142.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.300.00%
Bicycle theft82.130.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 497 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202445
April 202447
January 202447
December 202381
November 202384
October 202385
September 202366

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 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 202312
September 202313

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20242
May 202421
April 202421
March 20249
January 202413
December 202329
November 202319
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.55 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
September 202337

A total of 686 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202432
July 20246
May 202449
April 202476
March 202444
February 20241
January 2024105
December 202379
November 202383
October 202392
September 202378

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 653 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202431
July 20247
May 202457
April 202492
March 202442
January 202480
December 202364
November 2023101
October 202373
September 202347

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 1170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202420
July 20246
May 202468
April 2024116
March 202454
January 2024160
December 2023193
November 2023189
October 2023159
September 2023167

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 202311
November 202320
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 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 202312
September 20233

A total of 344 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.27 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 202434
December 202333
November 202354
October 202347
September 202338

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20233

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 1LE 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. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 22. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bridgeway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Chenies Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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