NW1 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2AL

NW1 2AL, Camden has recorded a total of 333 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.81 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2AL, encompassing approximately 3439 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 2AL area, explore the NW1 2AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (88) incidents (91.30% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (31.82% increase)

NW1 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21

NW1 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8896.8191.30%
Other theft6825.58183.33%
Violence and sexual offences5819.7731.82%
Anti-social behaviour4716.86-14.55%
Public order1913.66-24.00%
Vehicle crime135.52116.67%
Drugs113.7810.00%
Bicycle theft73.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0316.67%
Robbery62.03-66.67%
Shoplifting61.7420.00%
Burglary31.74-76.92%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5577.040.00%
Theft from the person4615.99360.00%
Violence and sexual offences4413.37388.89%
Public order2512.79150.00%
Other theft247.27140.00%
Robbery186.98350.00%
Burglary135.230.00%
Drugs103.78150.00%
Bicycle theft72.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0350.00%
Vehicle crime61.740.00%
Shoplifting51.7466.67%
Other crime31.4550.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1017.15-89.69%
Other theft102.91-91.60%
Public order102.91-78.72%
Violence and sexual offences92.91-88.31%
Criminal damage and arson42.62-42.86%
Drugs41.16-86.21%
Robbery41.16-42.86%
Shoplifting31.16-96.00%
Possession of weapons30.87-25.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119136.92-32.00%
Theft from the person9734.59-47.28%
Violence and sexual offences7728.20-37.40%
Shoplifting7522.380.00%
Public order4721.80-33.80%
Drugs2913.6631.82%
Criminal damage and arson78.43250.00%
Robbery72.03-61.11%
Bicycle theft42.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.16-20.00%
Other crime31.16-40.00%
Burglary20.87-77.78%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184221.2385.86%
Other theft17553.49105.88%
Violence and sexual offences12350.8773.24%
Shoplifting7535.7627.12%
Public order7121.8047.92%
Anti-social behaviour5520.640.00%
Drugs2215.9929.41%
Robbery186.40350.00%
Vehicle crime95.230.00%
Burglary92.62800.00%
Bicycle theft82.62100.00%
Other crime52.3366.67%
Possession of weapons51.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99116.280.00%
Other theft8528.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences7124.717000.00%
Shoplifting5920.640.00%
Public order4817.150.00%
Drugs1713.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.940.00%
Bicycle theft41.740.00%
Robbery41.160.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-99.16%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft172193.90-29.80%
Theft from the person12250.00-10.95%
Violence and sexual offences11935.4721.43%
Anti-social behaviour6634.59-22.35%
Public order4619.19-23.33%
Shoplifting4513.37125.00%
Vehicle crime1913.08-26.92%
Robbery185.520.00%
Drugs165.23-54.29%
Burglary124.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.49-42.11%
Bicycle theft113.2010.00%
Other crime53.2025.00%
Possession of weapons51.4566.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 245 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft245223.261.24%
Theft from the person13771.22-11.04%
Violence and sexual offences9839.8312.64%
Anti-social behaviour8528.49-8.60%
Public order6024.710.00%
Drugs3517.4494.44%
Vehicle crime2610.17-18.75%
Shoplifting207.56-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson195.81111.11%
Robbery185.52-28.00%
Bicycle theft105.23-9.09%
Burglary82.91100.00%
Other crime42.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.16-40.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft242229.9533.70%
Theft from the person15470.3532.76%
Anti-social behaviour9344.776.90%
Violence and sexual offences8727.04-24.35%
Public order6025.2911.11%
Shoplifting4517.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime3213.08190.91%
Robbery259.3038.89%
Drugs187.2712.50%
Bicycle theft115.2337.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.20-35.71%
Other crime62.6250.00%
Possession of weapons51.74-16.67%
Burglary41.45100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft181201.170.00%
Theft from the person11652.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences11533.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour8733.430.00%
Shoplifting6025.290.00%
Public order5417.440.00%
Robbery1815.700.00%
Drugs165.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.650.00%
Vehicle crime114.070.00%
Bicycle theft83.200.00%
Possession of weapons62.330.00%
Other crime41.740.00%
Burglary21.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202455
April 202455
January 202466
December 202385
November 202393
October 202387

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 1321 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 132.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202424
July 202410
May 2024119
April 2024175
March 202485
January 2024172
December 2023245
November 2023242
October 2023181

A total of 802 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202444
July 20249
May 202477
April 2024123
March 202471
February 20241
January 2024119
December 202398
November 202387
October 2023115

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202410
May 202447
April 202471
March 202448
January 202446
December 202360
November 202360
October 202354

A total of 1053 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202446
July 202410
May 202497
April 2024184
March 202499
January 2024122
December 2023137
November 2023154
October 2023116

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20249
January 202419
December 202326
November 202332
October 202311

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
January 202411
December 202319
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 136 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 20244
May 20247
April 202418
March 20244
January 202418
December 202318
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 393 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
May 202475
April 202475
March 202459
January 202445
December 202320
November 202345
October 202360

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20244
May 202429
April 202422
March 202417
January 202416
December 202335
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crestfield Street
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 16. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 29. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. A4200
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1