NW1 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2QS

NW1 2QS, Camden has recorded a total of 427 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 150.44 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2QS, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 2QS area, explore the NW1 2QS 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 (93.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (83) incidents (260.87% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (18.64% increase)

NW1 2QS 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 2QS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95150.4493.88%
Other theft8333.47260.87%
Violence and sexual offences7029.2418.64%
Anti-social behaviour6824.66-19.05%
Shoplifting2623.96225.00%
Public order219.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime147.4075.00%
Drugs134.9344.44%
Robbery124.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.2383.33%
Bicycle theft73.88-12.50%
Burglary72.47-53.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84112.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences5929.59883.33%
Theft from the person4920.79716.67%
Public order2817.26366.67%
Other theft239.86283.33%
Robbery188.10500.00%
Burglary156.340.00%
Drugs95.28200.00%
Bicycle theft83.170.00%
Shoplifting82.82300.00%
Vehicle crime82.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.82200.00%
Possession of weapons32.1150.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%

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 person613.04-90.32%
Other theft62.11-93.33%
Public order62.11-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences62.11-88.24%
Drugs32.11-76.92%
Robbery31.06-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.70-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.70-66.67%

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 theft90114.86-48.57%
Theft from the person6231.71-60.51%
Shoplifting6121.84-12.86%
Violence and sexual offences5121.49-52.34%
Public order3317.97-43.10%
Drugs1311.63-7.14%
Robbery74.58-65.00%
Other crime32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.70-87.50%
Burglary10.35-87.50%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175248.39218.18%
Theft from the person15761.66127.54%
Violence and sexual offences10755.31148.84%
Shoplifting7037.7070.73%
Anti-social behaviour6924.660.00%
Public order5824.31107.14%
Robbery2020.43566.67%
Drugs147.0540.00%
Vehicle crime114.930.00%
Bicycle theft83.88166.67%
Burglary82.82700.00%
Other crime32.82200.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%

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 person6991.250.00%
Other theft5524.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences4319.384200.00%
Shoplifting4115.150.00%
Public order2814.450.00%
Drugs109.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.520.00%
Bicycle theft31.410.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.35-99.10%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft153212.10-24.63%
Violence and sexual offences11153.9152.05%
Theft from the person9639.11-18.64%
Anti-social behaviour7533.82-13.79%
Public order3926.42-11.36%
Shoplifting3313.74-5.71%
Vehicle crime2411.63-4.00%
Robbery198.460.00%
Drugs136.69-35.00%
Burglary124.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft103.5225.00%
Other crime43.52100.00%
Possession of weapons31.410.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft203231.83-9.38%
Theft from the person11871.522.61%
Anti-social behaviour8741.57-2.25%
Violence and sexual offences7330.65-10.98%
Public order4425.727.32%
Shoplifting3515.50-40.68%
Vehicle crime2512.33-21.88%
Drugs208.8117.65%
Robbery197.05-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson156.6987.50%
Burglary95.2880.00%
Bicycle theft83.17-27.27%
Other crime22.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft224251.2127.27%
Theft from the person11578.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour8940.529.88%
Violence and sexual offences8231.36-20.39%
Shoplifting5928.89-13.24%
Public order4120.797.89%
Vehicle crime3214.45128.57%
Robbery2411.2720.00%
Drugs178.46-5.56%
Bicycle theft115.99175.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.88-33.33%
Burglary52.820.00%
Other crime41.76100.00%
Possession of weapons21.41-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft176225.49-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences10362.0121.18%
Theft from the person9236.291.10%
Anti-social behaviour8132.41-7.95%
Shoplifting6828.54195.65%
Public order3823.9631.03%
Robbery2013.39-13.04%
Drugs187.0520.00%
Vehicle crime146.34180.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.93-7.69%
Possession of weapons74.23250.00%
Burglary52.47-61.54%
Bicycle theft41.76-50.00%
Other crime21.41-60.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft198210.690.00%
Theft from the person9169.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour8832.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences8531.000.00%
Public order2929.950.00%
Robbery2310.220.00%
Shoplifting238.100.00%
Drugs158.100.00%
Burglary135.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.580.00%
Bicycle theft84.580.00%
Vehicle crime52.820.00%
Other crime51.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 641 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202484
April 202469
January 202475
December 202387
November 202389
October 202381
September 202388

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 1386 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202423
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024175
March 202455
January 2024153
December 2023203
November 2023224
October 2023176
September 2023198

A total of 791 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202459
July 20246
May 202451
April 2024107
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024111
December 202373
November 202382
October 2023103
September 202385

A total of 168 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20243
May 20247
April 202420
March 20243
January 202419
December 202319
November 202324
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 426 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20248
July 20242
May 202461
April 202470
March 202441
January 202433
December 202335
November 202359
October 202368
September 202323

A total of 950 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202449
July 20246
May 202462
April 2024157
March 202469
January 202496
December 2023118
November 2023115
October 202392
September 202391

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.18 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 202413
December 202320
November 202317
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 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 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202428
July 20246
May 202433
April 202458
March 202428
January 202439
December 202344
November 202341
October 202338
September 202329

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202411
January 202424
December 202325
November 202332
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202410
December 202315
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 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
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 2QS 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total22
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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