NW1 1SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 1SY

NW1 1SY, Camden has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.46 per 1,000 population. This NW1 1SY 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 1SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 1SY, encompassing approximately 8549 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (620.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (500.00% increase)

NW1 1SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Pancras International (Station) with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14
  • Euston (Station) with total crimes: 14

NW1 1SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4722.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.50620.00%
Theft from the person304.21500.00%
Public order173.51183.33%
Other theft121.99100.00%
Drugs91.40350.00%
Robbery91.05350.00%
Burglary71.050.00%
Vehicle crime70.820.00%
Bicycle theft70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%

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 theft63.98-91.04%
Public order60.70-80.00%
Theft from the person50.70-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.58-89.58%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-40.00%
Drugs20.35-90.48%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.23-95.12%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 theft6731.70-35.58%
Theft from the person507.84-36.71%
Violence and sexual offences485.85-44.83%
Shoplifting415.6128.12%
Public order304.80-23.08%
Drugs213.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.46400.00%
Bicycle theft30.58-50.00%
Burglary20.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.12-90.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10452.2896.23%
Violence and sexual offences8712.16102.33%
Theft from the person7910.1888.10%
Anti-social behaviour479.240.00%
Public order395.5018.18%
Shoplifting324.56-13.51%
Drugs213.74133.33%
Robbery102.46400.00%
Vehicle crime91.170.00%
Burglary71.05600.00%
Bicycle theft60.82500.00%
Possession of weapons30.7050.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%

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 theft5326.90-29.33%
Violence and sexual offences436.20-44.87%
Theft from the person425.03-6.67%
Shoplifting374.9168.18%
Public order334.3350.00%
Drugs93.86-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-16.67%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Burglary10.23-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.12-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7839.3013.04%
Other theft759.12-27.18%
Anti-social behaviour478.77-41.25%
Theft from the person455.507.14%
Public order225.26-21.43%
Shoplifting222.57340.00%
Drugs132.57-50.00%
Burglary81.5214.29%
Bicycle theft80.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.94-53.85%
Vehicle crime60.70-57.14%
Robbery30.70-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10347.603.00%
Anti-social behaviour8012.05-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences699.3623.21%
Theft from the person428.07-39.13%
Public order284.91-24.32%
Drugs263.2730.00%
Vehicle crime143.0455.56%
Criminal damage and arson131.6444.44%
Robbery81.52-27.27%
Burglary70.94-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.82-25.00%
Shoplifting50.70150.00%
Other crime30.5850.00%
Possession of weapons30.35-40.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10049.5931.58%
Anti-social behaviour8811.7010.00%
Theft from the person6910.2930.19%
Violence and sexual offences568.07-28.21%
Public order376.5515.62%
Drugs204.3325.00%
Robbery112.34120.00%
Vehicle crime91.29-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.05-40.00%
Burglary81.05300.00%
Bicycle theft80.94300.00%
Possession of weapons50.94400.00%
Other crime20.58-50.00%
Shoplifting20.23-71.43%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8044.5650.94%
Violence and sexual offences789.3613.04%
Other theft769.12-22.45%
Theft from the person538.8970.97%
Public order326.2014.29%
Drugs163.7414.29%
Criminal damage and arson151.8725.00%
Vehicle crime101.75233.33%
Shoplifting71.170.00%
Robbery50.82-64.29%
Other crime40.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-66.67%
Burglary20.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9839.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences6911.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour538.070.00%
Theft from the person316.200.00%
Public order283.630.00%
Robbery143.270.00%
Drugs141.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.640.00%
Shoplifting71.400.00%
Bicycle theft60.820.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
April 202447
January 202447
December 202380
November 202388
October 202380
September 202353

A total of 446 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 20245
May 202450
April 202479
March 202442
January 202445
December 202342
November 202369
October 202353
September 202331

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20245
May 202448
April 202487
March 202443
January 202478
December 202369
November 202356
October 202378
September 202369

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20239
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20246
May 202430
April 202439
March 202433
January 202422
December 202328
November 202337
October 202332
September 202328

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
May 202421
April 202421
March 20249
January 202413
December 202326
November 202320
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 694 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
May 202467
April 2024104
March 202453
January 202475
December 2023103
November 2023100
October 202376
September 202398

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 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 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Oakley Square
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Euston (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ossulston Street
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Doric Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Edith Neville Cottages
    Total7
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Phoenix Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Upper Woburn Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Neville Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Drummond Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Varndell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. London Euston
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Grafton Place
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Duke'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Harrington Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Euston Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cranleigh Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Polygon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Granby Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lidlington Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Unity Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chenies Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hampden Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Churchway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Chalton Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Werrington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2