NW1 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2BF

NW1 2BF, Camden has recorded a total of 306 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.89 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2BF, encompassing approximately 3191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (97) incidents (56.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (58) incidents (205.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (25.58% increase)

NW1 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Grafton Place with total crimes: 18

NW1 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9795.8956.45%
Other theft5830.40205.26%
Anti-social behaviour5418.1825.58%
Violence and sexual offences3816.9215.15%
Public order1911.9111.76%
Shoplifting115.9537.50%
Burglary73.4516.67%
Robbery72.19-30.00%
Drugs42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.2533.33%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6267.06588.89%
Anti-social behaviour4319.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences3313.47450.00%
Other theft1910.34280.00%
Public order175.95142.86%
Robbery105.33900.00%
Shoplifting83.13700.00%
Burglary62.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person910.65-81.63%
Public order72.82-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-78.57%
Other theft51.88-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-60.00%
Drugs10.63-94.12%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4952.64-65.73%
Other theft3015.35-58.90%
Violence and sexual offences289.40-61.11%
Drugs178.7713.33%
Public order175.33-39.29%
Shoplifting145.33-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson54.39400.00%
Bicycle theft31.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Robbery20.63-81.82%
Burglary10.63-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person143132.87320.59%
Other theft7344.81114.71%
Violence and sexual offences7222.88125.00%
Anti-social behaviour3522.560.00%
Public order2810.9727.27%
Shoplifting238.7727.78%
Drugs157.21114.29%
Robbery114.701000.00%
Burglary103.450.00%
Vehicle crime63.130.00%
Bicycle theft31.88200.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3448.57-81.32%
Theft from the person3410.65-74.63%
Violence and sexual offences3210.65-67.35%
Public order2210.03-46.34%
Shoplifting186.89-76.00%
Drugs75.64-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-66.67%
Other crime20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.63-94.12%
Robbery10.31-95.65%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft182210.27-7.61%
Theft from the person13457.0338.14%
Violence and sexual offences9841.9912.64%
Shoplifting7530.71120.59%
Anti-social behaviour5823.5031.82%
Public order4118.18-2.38%
Robbery2312.85130.00%
Bicycle theft177.2188.89%
Drugs155.33-46.43%
Burglary74.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime72.19-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19-64.71%
Other crime51.88-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.57-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft197188.335.35%
Theft from the person9761.73-28.15%
Violence and sexual offences8730.402.35%
Anti-social behaviour4427.26-20.00%
Public order4213.79-23.64%
Shoplifting3413.16-15.00%
Drugs2810.6555.56%
Criminal damage and arson178.7730.77%
Burglary145.337.69%
Robbery104.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime103.13100.00%
Bicycle theft93.13-25.00%
Other crime72.82133.33%
Possession of weapons52.19-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft187204.310.54%
Theft from the person13558.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences8542.302.41%
Anti-social behaviour5526.64-1.79%
Public order5517.2319.57%
Shoplifting4017.23-29.82%
Robbery2512.5366.67%
Drugs187.83-10.00%
Burglary135.6444.44%
Criminal damage and arson134.0718.18%
Bicycle theft124.0771.43%
Possession of weapons63.76100.00%
Vehicle crime51.880.00%
Other crime31.57-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft186199.6116.25%
Theft from the person13558.2942.11%
Violence and sexual offences8342.30-2.35%
Shoplifting5726.0132.56%
Anti-social behaviour5617.8619.15%
Public order4617.5515.00%
Drugs2014.415.26%
Robbery156.27-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson114.70-15.38%
Burglary93.4550.00%
Bicycle theft72.82-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.19-28.57%
Other crime41.570.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft160172.040.00%
Theft from the person9550.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences8529.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour4726.640.00%
Shoplifting4314.730.00%
Public order4013.470.00%
Drugs1912.530.00%
Robbery195.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.950.00%
Bicycle theft104.070.00%
Vehicle crime73.130.00%
Burglary62.190.00%
Other crime41.880.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202443
April 202435
January 202458
December 202344
November 202355
October 202356
September 202347

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 202417
April 202415
March 20247
January 202415
December 202328
November 202318
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 334 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20247
May 202417
April 202428
March 202422
January 202441
December 202342
November 202355
October 202346
September 202340

A total of 990 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202462
July 20249
May 202449
April 2024143
March 202434
January 2024134
December 202397
November 2023135
October 2023135
September 202395

A total of 1131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202419
July 20245
May 202430
April 202473
March 202434
January 2024182
December 2023197
November 2023187
October 2023186
September 2023160

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 20246
May 202428
April 202472
March 202432
January 202498
December 202387
November 202385
October 202383
September 202385

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202423
December 202310
November 202325
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 202417
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 202317
November 202313
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 202414
April 202423
March 202418
January 202475
December 202334
November 202340
October 202357
September 202343

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total16
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 9. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 14. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 15. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 19. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 21. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 23. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1