AMPTHILL SQUARE, NW1 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2LA

AMPTHILL SQUARE, NW1 2LA, Camden has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2LA, encompassing approximately 11979 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 2LA area, explore the NW1 2LA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW1 2LA area, visit the NW1 2LA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-10.17% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)

NW1 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 41
  • A400 with total crimes: 13
  • Mornington Crescent with total crimes: 12

AMPTHILL SQUARE, NW1 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5317.86-10.17%
Theft from the person444.42120.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.6718.18%
Other theft283.26366.67%
Drugs122.3471.43%
Public order91.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.7533.33%
Vehicle crime60.670.00%
Burglary50.5066.67%
Robbery50.42-16.67%
Shoplifting40.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5913.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.930.00%
Theft from the person202.750.00%
Public order121.670.00%
Drugs71.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.580.00%
Robbery60.500.00%
Vehicle crime60.500.00%
Other theft60.50500.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.080.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.17-95.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5718.785600.00%
Anti-social behaviour484.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.013800.00%
Other theft203.260.00%
Drugs121.670.00%
Robbery121.000.00%
Vehicle crime111.000.00%
Burglary110.920.00%
Public order90.920.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.17-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.21%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.531.82%
Anti-social behaviour364.67-35.71%
Other theft283.010.00%
Theft from the person252.344.17%
Drugs112.0922.22%
Burglary90.92200.00%
Public order90.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime70.75-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.58-50.00%
Robbery60.5050.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5618.45-29.11%
Violence and sexual offences554.6710.00%
Other theft284.59-20.00%
Theft from the person242.34-27.27%
Vehicle crime122.00140.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.00200.00%
Public order121.0050.00%
Drugs91.00-52.63%
Robbery40.75-50.00%
Burglary30.33-70.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.25-25.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7921.459.72%
Violence and sexual offences506.59-12.28%
Other theft354.172.94%
Theft from the person332.92-10.81%
Drugs192.7518.75%
Burglary101.5966.67%
Public order80.83-65.22%
Robbery80.67-11.11%
Vehicle crime50.67-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-69.23%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7223.8794.59%
Violence and sexual offences576.011.79%
Theft from the person374.768.82%
Other theft343.09-5.56%
Public order232.84187.50%
Drugs161.92100.00%
Vehicle crime131.34333.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.0985.71%
Robbery91.0928.57%
Burglary60.75-14.29%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.670.00%
Other theft363.090.00%
Theft from the person343.010.00%
Drugs82.840.00%
Public order80.670.00%
Robbery70.670.00%
Burglary70.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202459
April 202448
January 202436
December 202356
November 202379
October 202372
September 202337

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
May 20241
April 202439
March 20241
January 202456
December 202355
November 202350
October 202357
September 202356

A total of 275 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202420
April 202457
March 20241
January 202425
December 202324
November 202333
October 202337
September 202334

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202428
December 202328
November 202335
October 202334
September 202336

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 202319
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202323
September 20238

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. A400
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mornington Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Camden High Street
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eversholt Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
  • 7. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bayham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cranleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Park Village East
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Miller Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hampstead Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oakley Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beatty Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 17. Harrington Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 18. Carlow Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Unity Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mornington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mornington Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Clarkson Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bridgeway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Phoenix Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Polygon Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 28. King'S Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Symes Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Lidlington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1