POLYGON ROAD, NW1 1SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 1SS

POLYGON ROAD, NW1 1SS, Camden has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.44 per 1,000 population. This NW1 1SS 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 1SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 1SS, encompassing approximately 7887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (580.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)

NW1 1SS 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
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14

POLYGON ROAD, NW1 1SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4422.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences345.58580.00%
Theft from the person224.31340.00%
Public order172.79183.33%
Other theft152.16150.00%
Robbery101.90400.00%
Drugs91.27350.00%
Bicycle theft61.140.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.31-91.04%
Public order60.76-80.00%
Theft from the person50.76-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.63-89.58%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-40.00%
Drugs20.38-90.48%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.25-95.12%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6734.36-36.79%
Theft from the person508.49-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences486.34-39.24%
Shoplifting416.0928.12%
Public order305.20-18.92%
Drugs213.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.66400.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-50.00%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10655.40100.00%
Theft from the person8013.4490.48%
Violence and sexual offences7910.1483.72%
Anti-social behaviour4710.020.00%
Public order375.9612.12%
Shoplifting324.69-13.51%
Drugs214.06133.33%
Vehicle crime92.660.00%
Burglary71.14600.00%
Robbery70.89250.00%
Bicycle theft60.89500.00%
Possession of weapons30.7650.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5329.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences436.724200.00%
Theft from the person425.450.00%
Shoplifting375.320.00%
Public order334.690.00%
Drugs94.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.140.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-98.53%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8742.60-30.95%
Violence and sexual offences6811.039.68%
Theft from the person468.626.98%
Anti-social behaviour435.83-41.89%
Public order225.45-21.43%
Shoplifting222.79266.67%
Vehicle crime152.79-42.31%
Drugs91.90-59.09%
Burglary81.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-53.85%
Bicycle theft40.76-33.33%
Robbery30.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12654.013.28%
Anti-social behaviour7415.97-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences629.3816.98%
Theft from the person437.86-41.10%
Public order285.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime263.5552.94%
Drugs223.3069.23%
Criminal damage and arson132.7944.44%
Robbery91.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.14-33.33%
Shoplifting60.76100.00%
Burglary50.76-28.57%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons30.38-40.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12256.0437.08%
Anti-social behaviour8215.4724.24%
Theft from the person7310.4048.98%
Violence and sexual offences539.25-29.33%
Public order356.729.38%
Vehicle crime174.4413.33%
Drugs132.16160.00%
Robbery121.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.52-35.71%
Bicycle theft91.14350.00%
Burglary71.14600.00%
Possession of weapons50.89400.00%
Shoplifting30.63-50.00%
Other crime20.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8946.02-19.82%
Violence and sexual offences7511.2827.12%
Anti-social behaviour669.5143.48%
Theft from the person498.3748.48%
Public order326.2110.34%
Vehicle crime154.06275.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.9040.00%
Shoplifting61.77-25.00%
Drugs50.76-50.00%
Other crime40.63300.00%
Robbery40.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.51-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11142.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences5914.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour467.480.00%
Theft from the person335.830.00%
Public order294.180.00%
Robbery123.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.520.00%
Drugs101.270.00%
Shoplifting81.270.00%
Bicycle theft51.010.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
April 202447
January 202443
December 202374
November 202382
October 202366
September 202346

A total of 443 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20245
May 202450
April 202480
March 202442
January 202446
December 202343
November 202373
October 202349
September 202333

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20245
May 202448
April 202479
March 202443
February 20241
January 202468
December 202362
November 202353
October 202375
September 202359

A total of 269 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20246
May 202430
April 202437
March 202433
January 202422
December 202328
November 202335
October 202332
September 202329

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
May 202421
April 202421
March 20249
January 20249
December 202322
November 202313
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20249
January 202415
December 202326
November 202317
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 202312
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 782 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20246
May 202467
April 2024106
March 202453
January 202487
December 2023126
November 2023122
October 202389
September 2023111

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 20239
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 202441
April 202432
March 202437
January 202422
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 1SS 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Euston (Station)
    Total14
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Oakley Square
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Euston (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ossulston Street
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Doric Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Edith Neville Cottages
    Total7
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Phoenix Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Neville Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Drummond Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. London Euston
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Grafton Place
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Duke'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Harrington Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cranleigh Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Polygon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Lidlington Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Unity Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chenies Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hampden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Churchway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Chalton Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Werrington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Eversholt Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. A501
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Aldenham Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Somers Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1