NW1 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2QE

NW1 2QE, Camden has recorded a total of 417 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 156.64 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2QE 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 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2QE, encompassing approximately 2662 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (94) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (75) incidents (240.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

NW1 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 27
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

NW1 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94156.64100.00%
Other theft7535.31240.91%
Anti-social behaviour7028.17-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences6926.2923.21%
Shoplifting2525.92212.50%
Public order219.39-19.23%
Vehicle crime157.8987.50%
Drugs135.6344.44%
Criminal damage and arson114.8883.33%
Robbery104.13-44.44%
Bicycle theft73.76-12.50%
Burglary72.63-53.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84117.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences5631.55833.33%
Theft from the person4721.04683.33%
Public order2617.65333.33%
Other theft229.77266.67%
Robbery188.26500.00%
Burglary156.760.00%
Drugs95.63200.00%
Bicycle theft83.380.00%
Shoplifting83.01300.00%
Vehicle crime83.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.01200.00%
Possession of weapons32.2550.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person613.90-90.32%
Other theft62.25-93.33%
Public order62.25-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences62.25-88.24%
Drugs32.25-76.92%
Robbery31.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.75-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.75-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90122.45-46.75%
Theft from the person6233.81-58.67%
Shoplifting6123.29-12.86%
Violence and sexual offences5122.91-52.34%
Public order3319.16-43.10%
Drugs1312.40-7.14%
Robbery74.88-65.00%
Other crime32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.75-87.50%
Burglary10.38-87.50%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169260.31207.27%
Theft from the person15063.48117.39%
Violence and sexual offences10756.34148.84%
Shoplifting7040.1970.73%
Anti-social behaviour6926.290.00%
Public order5825.92107.14%
Robbery2021.79566.67%
Drugs147.5140.00%
Vehicle crime125.260.00%
Bicycle theft84.51166.67%
Burglary83.01700.00%
Other crime33.01200.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6997.290.00%
Other theft5525.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences4320.664200.00%
Shoplifting4116.150.00%
Public order2815.400.00%
Drugs1010.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.760.00%
Bicycle theft31.500.00%
Robbery31.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.38-99.08%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149226.88-23.98%
Violence and sexual offences10955.9749.32%
Theft from the person9740.94-17.09%
Anti-social behaviour8036.44-10.11%
Public order3930.05-13.33%
Shoplifting3214.65-5.88%
Vehicle crime2312.02-4.17%
Robbery188.64-5.26%
Drugs146.76-30.00%
Burglary135.2662.50%
Criminal damage and arson124.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft104.5111.11%
Other crime53.76150.00%
Possession of weapons31.880.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft196245.66-10.50%
Theft from the person11773.622.63%
Anti-social behaviour8943.95-4.30%
Violence and sexual offences7333.43-14.12%
Public order4527.429.76%
Shoplifting3416.90-42.37%
Vehicle crime2412.77-20.00%
Drugs209.0217.65%
Robbery197.51-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson187.14125.00%
Bicycle theft96.76-25.00%
Burglary83.3860.00%
Other crime23.01-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft219268.5726.59%
Theft from the person11482.2623.91%
Anti-social behaviour9342.8213.41%
Violence and sexual offences8534.93-18.27%
Shoplifting5931.93-13.24%
Public order4122.1610.81%
Vehicle crime3015.40172.73%
Robbery2611.2723.81%
Drugs179.77-5.56%
Bicycle theft126.39140.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.51-33.33%
Burglary53.010.00%
Other crime41.88100.00%
Possession of weapons21.50-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft173239.27-11.73%
Violence and sexual offences10464.9820.93%
Theft from the person9239.071.10%
Anti-social behaviour8234.56-14.58%
Shoplifting6830.80195.65%
Public order3725.5427.59%
Robbery2113.90-12.50%
Drugs187.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.76-7.69%
Vehicle crime114.51120.00%
Possession of weapons74.13250.00%
Burglary52.63-58.33%
Bicycle theft51.88-37.50%
Other crime21.88-60.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft196227.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour9673.620.00%
Theft from the person9136.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences8634.180.00%
Public order2932.300.00%
Robbery2410.890.00%
Shoplifting239.020.00%
Drugs158.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.630.00%
Burglary124.880.00%
Bicycle theft84.510.00%
Vehicle crime53.010.00%
Other crime51.880.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 663 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202484
April 202469
January 202480
December 202389
November 202393
October 202382
September 202396

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 1350 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024169
March 202455
January 2024149
December 2023196
November 2023219
October 2023173
September 2023196

A total of 790 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202456
July 20246
May 202451
April 2024107
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024109
December 202373
November 202385
October 2023104
September 202386

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202414
December 202320
November 202317
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 939 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202447
July 20246
May 202462
April 2024150
March 202469
January 202497
December 2023117
November 2023114
October 202392
September 202391

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 363 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 20246
May 202433
April 202458
March 202428
January 202439
December 202345
November 202341
October 202337
September 202329

A total of 169 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 20243
May 20247
April 202420
March 20243
January 202418
December 202319
November 202326
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 423 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
July 20242
May 202461
April 202470
March 202441
January 202432
December 202334
November 202359
October 202368
September 202323

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202412
January 202423
December 202324
November 202330
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 202318
November 20238
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 2QE 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 11. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 20. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1