NW1 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2EF

NW1 2EF, Camden has recorded a total of 234 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.38 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2EF, encompassing approximately 3188 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (62) incidents (67.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)

NW1 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 31
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Grafton Place with total crimes: 18

NW1 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6273.3867.57%
Violence and sexual offences4419.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour4213.8010.53%
Other theft4013.17166.67%
Public order1712.5421.43%
Drugs105.3325.00%
Vehicle crime63.1420.00%
Robbery51.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3856.440.00%
Theft from the person3711.92516.67%
Violence and sexual offences3311.60725.00%
Other theft1510.35275.00%
Public order144.70180.00%
Robbery104.39900.00%
Drugs83.14700.00%
Bicycle theft52.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.570.00%
Shoplifting51.57400.00%
Burglary41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68.15-85.71%
Public order51.88-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-85.19%
Other theft41.25-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-60.00%
Drugs10.63-93.75%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4248.29-55.32%
Other theft3013.17-55.22%
Violence and sexual offences279.41-61.97%
Drugs168.4745.45%
Public order145.02-50.00%
Shoplifting144.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.39400.00%
Bicycle theft31.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Burglary10.63-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94107.56213.33%
Violence and sexual offences7129.48144.83%
Other theft6722.26116.13%
Anti-social behaviour2921.010.00%
Public order289.0940.00%
Shoplifting128.78-33.33%
Drugs113.7657.14%
Robbery103.45900.00%
Vehicle crime73.140.00%
Burglary52.200.00%
Bicycle theft41.57300.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3144.84-79.87%
Theft from the person309.72-67.74%
Violence and sexual offences299.41-70.41%
Public order209.09-42.86%
Shoplifting186.27-73.91%
Drugs75.64-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-75.00%
Other crime20.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.63-93.33%
Robbery10.31-92.31%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154178.43-9.94%
Violence and sexual offences9848.2940.00%
Theft from the person9330.7338.81%
Shoplifting6929.16122.58%
Anti-social behaviour4621.64-23.33%
Public order3514.422.94%
Drugs1910.98-40.62%
Bicycle theft155.9666.67%
Robbery134.7030.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime72.51-41.67%
Other crime62.20-14.29%
Burglary31.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.94-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft171167.143.64%
Violence and sexual offences7053.62-5.41%
Theft from the person6721.95-35.58%
Anti-social behaviour6021.01-14.29%
Public order3418.81-35.85%
Drugs3210.6645.45%
Shoplifting3110.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.7260.00%
Vehicle crime125.0220.00%
Robbery103.76-50.00%
Burglary93.140.00%
Bicycle theft92.82-30.77%
Other crime72.82133.33%
Possession of weapons52.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft165184.7010.74%
Theft from the person10451.7420.93%
Violence and sexual offences7432.61-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour7023.2025.00%
Public order5321.9517.78%
Shoplifting3116.62-22.50%
Drugs229.7210.00%
Robbery206.90100.00%
Bicycle theft136.27116.67%
Vehicle crime104.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.140.00%
Burglary93.14200.00%
Possession of weapons52.8266.67%
Other crime31.57-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149162.750.00%
Theft from the person8646.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences8226.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour5625.710.00%
Public order4517.560.00%
Shoplifting4014.110.00%
Drugs2012.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.270.00%
Robbery103.140.00%
Bicycle theft63.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.880.00%
Other crime41.570.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 202415
December 20239
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202433
July 20244
May 202427
April 202471
March 202429
January 202498
December 202370
November 202374
October 202382

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
April 202429
January 202446
December 202360
November 202370
October 202356

A total of 621 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202437
July 20246
May 202442
April 202494
March 202430
January 202493
December 202367
November 2023104
October 202386

A total of 826 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202415
July 20244
May 202430
April 202467
March 202431
January 2024154
December 2023171
November 2023165
October 2023149

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20248
December 202316
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
May 202416
April 202411
March 20247
January 202419
December 202332
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 265 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20245
May 202414
April 202428
March 202420
January 202435
December 202334
November 202353
October 202345

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202413
December 202310
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 202414
April 202412
March 202418
January 202469
December 202331
November 202331
October 202340

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 2EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total31
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eversholt Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 12. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 24. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. A4200
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Phoenix Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1