NW1 2RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2RZ

NW1 2RZ, Camden has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.64 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2RZ 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 2RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2RZ, encompassing approximately 9658 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (113.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)

NW1 2RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Place with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15

NW1 2RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4721.64113.64%
Anti-social behaviour454.877.14%
Violence and sexual offences404.6629.03%
Other theft304.14275.00%
Public order123.11-14.29%
Drugs101.2442.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.04250.00%
Vehicle crime60.72-14.29%
Burglary50.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-57.14%
Robbery30.31-62.50%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4216.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.35933.33%
Theft from the person223.21450.00%
Public order142.28250.00%
Robbery81.45700.00%
Other theft80.83100.00%
Vehicle crime70.830.00%
Drugs70.72600.00%
Bicycle theft70.720.00%
Burglary50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.28-86.21%
Public order40.41-71.43%
Theft from the person40.41-88.57%
Violence and sexual offences30.41-88.46%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-60.00%
Drugs10.21-93.75%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3515.01-48.53%
Other theft293.62-53.23%
Violence and sexual offences263.00-60.61%
Drugs162.69-5.88%
Public order141.66-48.15%
Shoplifting141.4527.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.45400.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Burglary10.21-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6834.17126.67%
Violence and sexual offences667.04135.71%
Other theft626.83106.67%
Anti-social behaviour476.420.00%
Public order274.8735.00%
Drugs172.80142.86%
Shoplifting111.76-38.89%
Vehicle crime81.140.00%
Burglary70.830.00%
Robbery70.72600.00%
Bicycle theft50.72400.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3014.60-77.78%
Theft from the person303.11-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences283.11-72.00%
Public order202.90-41.18%
Shoplifting182.07-72.73%
Drugs71.86-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-71.43%
Other crime20.21-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-88.89%
Robbery10.10-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13552.18-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences10013.9821.95%
Theft from the person7010.3540.00%
Shoplifting667.25120.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.83-48.00%
Public order344.043.03%
Drugs153.52-48.28%
Bicycle theft91.5580.00%
Robbery90.930.00%
Burglary80.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.83-53.33%
Vehicle crime50.72-54.55%
Other crime50.52-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.52-60.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15352.6010.87%
Violence and sexual offences8215.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour758.49-14.77%
Theft from the person507.77-39.02%
Public order335.18-32.65%
Shoplifting303.423.45%
Drugs293.1116.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.0050.00%
Vehicle crime111.5510.00%
Robbery91.14-40.00%
Other crime70.93133.33%
Bicycle theft50.72-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.52-16.67%
Burglary40.52-63.64%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13857.469.52%
Anti-social behaviour8814.292.33%
Violence and sexual offences829.11-9.89%
Theft from the person828.4920.59%
Public order498.49-2.00%
Shoplifting295.07-25.64%
Drugs253.0019.05%
Robbery152.59150.00%
Burglary111.55450.00%
Vehicle crime101.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.04-28.57%
Bicycle theft71.04250.00%
Possession of weapons60.7250.00%
Other crime30.62-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12654.05-3.82%
Violence and sexual offences9113.059.64%
Anti-social behaviour869.4240.98%
Theft from the person688.9083.78%
Public order507.0438.89%
Shoplifting395.1811.43%
Drugs214.0423.53%
Criminal damage and arson142.1716.67%
Vehicle crime81.45100.00%
Robbery60.83-53.85%
Other crime50.6266.67%
Possession of weapons40.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-71.43%
Burglary20.21-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13145.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences8313.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour618.590.00%
Theft from the person376.320.00%
Public order363.830.00%
Shoplifting353.730.00%
Drugs173.620.00%
Robbery131.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.350.00%
Bicycle theft71.240.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 483 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202442
April 202447
January 202439
December 202375
November 202388
October 202386
September 202361

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20247
December 202315
November 202310
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202431
July 20243
May 202426
April 202466
March 202428
January 2024100
December 202382
November 202382
October 202391
September 202383

A total of 513 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202422
July 20244
May 202435
April 202468
March 202430
January 202470
December 202350
November 202382
October 202368
September 202337

A total of 846 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20248
July 20244
May 202429
April 202462
March 202430
January 2024135
December 2023153
November 2023138
October 2023126
September 2023131

A total of 293 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20244
May 202414
April 202427
March 202420
January 202434
December 202333
November 202349
October 202350
September 202336

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 202416
April 202417
March 20247
January 202415
December 202329
November 202325
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 202414
April 202411
March 202418
January 202466
December 202330
November 202329
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 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 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 6. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cranleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Eversholt Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Hampstead Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Oakley Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harrington Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 18. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 19. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 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. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Lidlington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1