NW1 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2DA

NW1 2DA, Camden has recorded a total of 327 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.01 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2DA, encompassing approximately 4138 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (95) incidents (61.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (215.79% increase)

NW1 2DA 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 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9579.0161.02%
Anti-social behaviour6222.9514.81%
Other theft6014.98215.79%
Violence and sexual offences4514.5015.38%
Public order2010.87-9.09%
Shoplifting114.8337.50%
Vehicle crime82.66100.00%
Burglary71.9316.67%
Robbery61.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4525.00%
Drugs51.21-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5957.26555.56%
Anti-social behaviour5414.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3913.05550.00%
Public order229.42214.29%
Other theft195.32280.00%
Robbery104.59900.00%
Shoplifting82.42700.00%
Drugs71.93600.00%
Burglary61.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 person98.22-81.63%
Public order72.17-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences61.69-78.57%
Other theft51.45-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-60.00%
Drugs10.48-94.12%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-92.86%

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 person4940.59-65.00%
Other theft3011.84-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.25-62.67%
Drugs176.7721.43%
Public order174.11-39.29%
Shoplifting144.11-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.38400.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery20.48-83.33%
Burglary10.48-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person140105.35311.76%
Violence and sexual offences7533.83134.38%
Other theft7518.12120.59%
Anti-social behaviour4318.120.00%
Public order2810.3927.27%
Shoplifting246.7733.33%
Drugs145.80100.00%
Robbery123.381100.00%
Burglary102.900.00%
Vehicle crime72.420.00%
Bicycle theft31.69200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

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 theft3437.45-81.32%
Theft from the person348.22-73.85%
Violence and sexual offences328.22-66.32%
Public order227.73-47.62%
Shoplifting185.32-76.00%
Drugs74.35-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-66.67%
Other crime20.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.48-94.12%
Robbery10.24-95.24%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft182163.34-6.67%
Theft from the person13043.9834.02%
Violence and sexual offences9531.416.74%
Shoplifting7522.95120.59%
Anti-social behaviour6718.128.06%
Public order4216.190.00%
Robbery2110.1590.91%
Drugs175.07-41.38%
Bicycle theft174.1170.00%
Vehicle crime94.11-10.00%
Burglary62.17-53.85%
Other crime61.45-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.45-64.71%
Possession of weapons31.45-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft195150.053.72%
Theft from the person9747.12-25.95%
Violence and sexual offences8923.443.49%
Anti-social behaviour6221.50-25.30%
Public order4214.98-25.00%
Shoplifting3410.15-15.00%
Drugs298.2252.63%
Criminal damage and arson177.0130.77%
Burglary134.11-7.14%
Robbery113.14-52.17%
Bicycle theft102.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime102.420.00%
Other crime72.42133.33%
Possession of weapons51.69-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft188165.270.00%
Theft from the person13145.433.97%
Violence and sexual offences8631.652.38%
Anti-social behaviour8320.7816.90%
Public order5620.0519.15%
Shoplifting4013.53-29.82%
Robbery239.6653.33%
Drugs195.56-9.52%
Burglary144.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.3818.18%
Bicycle theft123.14100.00%
Vehicle crime102.90100.00%
Possession of weapons62.4250.00%
Other crime31.45-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft188156.090.00%
Theft from the person12645.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences8430.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour7120.300.00%
Shoplifting5717.160.00%
Public order4713.770.00%
Drugs2111.360.00%
Robbery155.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.620.00%
Burglary72.660.00%
Bicycle theft61.690.00%
Vehicle crime51.450.00%
Possession of weapons41.210.00%
Other crime40.970.00%

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 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202454
April 202443
January 202467
December 202362
November 202383
October 202371

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 20247
May 202417
April 202428
March 202422
January 202442
December 202342
November 202356
October 202347

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202439
July 20246
May 202428
April 202475
March 202432
January 202495
December 202389
November 202386
October 202384

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 202417
April 202414
March 20247
January 202417
December 202329
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 870 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202459
July 20249
May 202449
April 2024140
March 202434
January 2024130
December 202397
November 2023131
October 2023126

A total of 976 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 97.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202419
July 20245
May 202430
April 202475
March 202434
January 2024182
December 2023195
November 2023188
October 2023188

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 202421
December 202311
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 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 202310
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.20 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 202424
March 202418
January 202475
December 202334
November 202340
October 202357

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20234

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 2DA 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 10. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 17. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 18. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 21. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 30. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1