PLATT STREET, NW1 1RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 1RU

PLATT STREET, NW1 1RU, Camden has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.42 per 1,000 population. This NW1 1RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW1 postcode area, which has experienced 956 crimes and a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW1 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 1RU, encompassing approximately 8625 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

NW1 1RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • St Pancras International (Station) with total crimes: 15
  • Oakley Square with total crimes: 13

PLATT STREET, NW1 1RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.171300.00%
Public order143.25600.00%
Other theft101.62400.00%
Robbery91.16800.00%
Theft from the person81.04700.00%
Drugs60.93500.00%
Bicycle theft50.700.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46300.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Shoplifting30.46200.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 theft21.39-94.74%
Public order20.23-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.12-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-96.30%
Theft from the person10.12-93.33%

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 theft3814.61-30.91%
Shoplifting274.41-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences223.13-60.00%
Public order162.55-11.11%
Theft from the person151.85-57.14%
Drugs51.74-61.54%
Burglary10.58-88.89%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5531.88139.13%
Violence and sexual offences556.38266.67%
Anti-social behaviour476.380.00%
Theft from the person355.45191.67%
Shoplifting284.0647.37%
Public order183.2538.46%
Drugs132.09550.00%
Burglary91.51800.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Robbery40.70300.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 theft2310.320.00%
Shoplifting192.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.201400.00%
Public order131.740.00%
Theft from the person121.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.56%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.7117.14%
Anti-social behaviour354.75-47.76%
Other theft334.06-21.43%
Vehicle crime143.83-12.50%
Theft from the person111.6210.00%
Burglary71.2875.00%
Public order70.81-12.50%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-58.33%
Drugs50.58-16.67%
Robbery40.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.46-60.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6725.16-20.24%
Other theft427.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.87-7.89%
Vehicle crime164.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.85300.00%
Theft from the person101.39-47.37%
Public order81.16-33.33%
Robbery60.93-45.45%
Drugs60.70-40.00%
Shoplifting50.70-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.58-16.67%
Burglary40.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8429.8023.53%
Other theft429.745.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.87-22.45%
Theft from the person194.4172.73%
Vehicle crime162.2033.33%
Public order121.85-33.33%
Robbery111.39175.00%
Drugs101.28150.00%
Shoplifting81.16-27.27%
Burglary60.9350.00%
Bicycle theft60.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-76.92%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6827.7165.85%
Violence and sexual offences497.8832.43%
Other theft405.68-4.76%
Public order184.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.0985.71%
Vehicle crime121.51140.00%
Shoplifting111.3937.50%
Theft from the person111.28-15.38%
Burglary41.28-60.00%
Robbery40.46-42.86%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-25.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4221.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.750.00%
Theft from the person134.290.00%
Burglary101.510.00%
Public order91.160.00%
Shoplifting81.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.930.00%
Robbery70.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20242
May 202422
April 202455
March 202415
February 20241
January 202441
December 202335
November 202338
October 202349
September 202337

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 202427
April 202428
March 202419
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
March 20243
January 20245
December 202312
November 20233
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20242
May 202416
April 202418
March 202413
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 327 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
May 202438
April 202455
March 202423
January 202433
December 202342
November 202342
October 202340
September 202342

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202447
January 202435
December 202367
November 202384
October 202368
September 202341

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20245
April 202413
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 202415
April 202435
March 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 202319
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total15
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Oakley Square
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ossulston Street
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Doric Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Edith Neville Cottages
    Total7
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Phoenix Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Neville Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Drummond Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. A400
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hospital
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cranleigh Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Polygon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Bayham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Lidlington Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Unity Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chenies Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hampden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Chalton Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Werrington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Eversholt Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Camley Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Granary Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Crowndale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Aldenham Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Somers Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Goldington Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1