NW1 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2RA

NW1 2RA, Camden has recorded a total of 383 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 126.70 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2RA, encompassing approximately 3022 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (116.28% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (209.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (-17.50% decrease)

NW1 2RA 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

NW1 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93126.70116.28%
Other theft6830.76209.09%
Anti-social behaviour6622.49-17.50%
Violence and sexual offences6621.8334.69%
Public order2121.83-12.50%
Vehicle crime146.95100.00%
Drugs124.6333.33%
Shoplifting113.97120.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.6466.67%
Robbery83.31-55.56%
Bicycle theft72.65-12.50%
Burglary72.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8095.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4926.46716.67%
Theft from the person4316.21616.67%
Public order2414.22300.00%
Other theft227.94266.67%
Robbery187.28500.00%
Burglary145.950.00%
Drugs94.63200.00%
Bicycle theft82.980.00%
Vehicle crime72.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.32200.00%
Shoplifting51.98150.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%

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 person612.24-90.32%
Other theft61.98-93.33%
Public order61.98-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences61.98-88.24%
Drugs31.98-76.92%
Robbery30.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.66-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

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 theft90107.84-43.40%
Theft from the person6229.77-59.48%
Shoplifting6120.51-12.86%
Violence and sexual offences5120.18-50.00%
Public order3316.87-42.11%
Drugs1310.92-7.14%
Robbery74.30-65.00%
Other crime32.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.66-87.50%
Burglary10.33-88.89%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159223.29189.09%
Theft from the person15352.60121.74%
Violence and sexual offences10250.61137.21%
Shoplifting7033.7470.73%
Anti-social behaviour6423.160.00%
Public order5721.17103.57%
Robbery2018.86566.67%
Drugs146.6240.00%
Vehicle crime114.630.00%
Burglary93.64800.00%
Bicycle theft82.98166.67%
Other crime32.65200.00%
Possession of weapons30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%

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 person6985.680.00%
Other theft5522.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences4318.194200.00%
Shoplifting4114.220.00%
Public order2813.560.00%
Drugs109.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.33-99.06%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136187.23-26.49%
Violence and sexual offences10644.9943.24%
Theft from the person9635.06-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour7331.76-18.89%
Public order3524.15-18.60%
Shoplifting2911.58-9.38%
Vehicle crime239.59-14.81%
Robbery177.61-10.53%
Drugs145.62-30.00%
Burglary124.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.97-47.06%
Bicycle theft92.98-10.00%
Other crime42.98100.00%
Possession of weapons31.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft185213.04-8.87%
Theft from the person11761.202.63%
Anti-social behaviour9038.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences7429.77-11.90%
Public order4324.487.50%
Shoplifting3214.22-45.76%
Vehicle crime2710.59-15.62%
Drugs208.9333.33%
Robbery196.62-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson176.29112.50%
Bicycle theft105.6225.00%
Burglary83.31100.00%
Other crime22.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft203226.9330.13%
Theft from the person11467.1522.58%
Anti-social behaviour9037.7111.11%
Violence and sexual offences8429.77-18.45%
Shoplifting5927.79-10.61%
Public order4019.5211.11%
Vehicle crime3213.23190.91%
Robbery2310.5915.00%
Drugs157.61-16.67%
Bicycle theft84.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.65-33.33%
Burglary42.650.00%
Other crime41.32300.00%
Possession of weapons21.32-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156203.11-16.13%
Violence and sexual offences10351.6025.61%
Theft from the person9334.074.49%
Anti-social behaviour8130.76-5.81%
Shoplifting6626.79186.96%
Public order3621.8328.57%
Robbery2011.91-13.04%
Drugs186.6212.50%
Criminal damage and arson125.950.00%
Vehicle crime113.97266.67%
Possession of weapons73.64250.00%
Bicycle theft62.320.00%
Burglary41.98-60.00%
Other crime11.32-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft186188.890.00%
Theft from the person8961.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour8629.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences8228.450.00%
Public order2827.130.00%
Robbery239.260.00%
Shoplifting237.610.00%
Drugs167.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.290.00%
Burglary103.970.00%
Bicycle theft63.310.00%
Other crime51.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 630 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202480
April 202464
January 202473
December 202390
November 202390
October 202381
September 202386

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 1266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024159
March 202455
January 2024136
December 2023185
November 2023203
October 2023156
September 2023186

A total of 767 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202449
July 20246
May 202451
April 2024102
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024106
December 202374
November 202384
October 2023103
September 202382

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 351 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 20246
May 202433
April 202457
March 202428
January 202435
December 202343
November 202340
October 202336
September 202328

A total of 161 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 20243
May 20247
April 202420
March 20243
January 202417
December 202319
November 202323
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 399 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20242
May 202461
April 202470
March 202441
January 202429
December 202332
November 202359
October 202366
September 202323

A total of 935 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202443
July 20246
May 202462
April 2024153
March 202469
January 202496
December 2023117
November 2023114
October 202393
September 202389

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 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 202423
December 202327
November 202332
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20249
December 202317
November 20238
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202414
December 202320
November 202315
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 2RA 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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 18. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1