NW1 2SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 2SD

NW1 2SD, Camden has recorded a total of 431 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 269.62 per 1,000 population. This NW1 2SD 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 2SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 2SD, encompassing approximately 1598 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (-18.27% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (213.04% increase)

NW1 2SD 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: 35
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

NW1 2SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85269.62-18.27%
Theft from the person8053.1777.78%
Other theft7250.05213.04%
Violence and sexual offences6845.0421.43%
Shoplifting2742.54350.00%
Vehicle crime2616.89271.43%
Public order1816.26-25.00%
Drugs1411.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.76100.00%
Robbery128.76-29.41%
Bicycle theft77.510.00%
Burglary74.38-46.15%
Other crime14.38-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104202.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences5665.06700.00%
Theft from the person4535.03650.00%
Public order2428.15300.00%
Other theft2315.01283.33%
Robbery1714.39466.67%
Burglary1310.630.00%
Drugs88.13166.67%
Bicycle theft75.000.00%
Vehicle crime74.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.38250.00%
Shoplifting64.38200.00%
Other crime43.75300.00%
Possession of weapons32.5050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.77-86.27%
Theft from the person64.38-90.48%
Other theft63.75-93.33%
Public order63.75-81.82%
Drugs33.75-76.92%
Robbery31.88-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Shoplifting21.25-96.72%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Other crime11.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90204.56-44.79%
Theft from the person6356.30-58.82%
Shoplifting6139.41-12.86%
Violence and sexual offences5138.16-51.43%
Public order3331.90-37.74%
Drugs1320.64-13.33%
Robbery78.13-61.11%
Other crime34.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Possession of weapons21.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.25-85.71%
Burglary10.63-91.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft163436.65196.36%
Theft from the person153101.97121.74%
Violence and sexual offences10595.71144.19%
Anti-social behaviour8665.690.00%
Shoplifting7053.8070.73%
Public order5343.7989.29%
Robbery1833.16500.00%
Drugs1511.2650.00%
Burglary129.381100.00%
Vehicle crime87.510.00%
Bicycle theft75.00133.33%
Other crime34.38200.00%
Possession of weapons31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88-50.00%

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 person69162.020.00%
Other theft5543.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences4334.414200.00%
Shoplifting4126.900.00%
Public order2825.650.00%
Drugs1017.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.260.00%
Bicycle theft32.500.00%
Robbery31.880.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.63-98.96%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149380.35-22.40%
Anti-social behaviour10193.215.21%
Violence and sexual offences9663.1841.18%
Theft from the person8960.05-19.82%
Public order4455.682.33%
Shoplifting3527.53-7.89%
Vehicle crime2221.90-4.35%
Robbery1813.76-5.26%
Drugs1511.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.38-23.53%
Burglary138.13160.00%
Bicycle theft78.13-12.50%
Other crime44.38300.00%
Possession of weapons22.500.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft192400.99-15.79%
Theft from the person111120.11-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour9669.4412.94%
Violence and sexual offences6860.05-22.73%
Public order4342.544.88%
Shoplifting3826.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime2323.77-25.81%
Drugs2014.3933.33%
Robbery1912.51-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson1711.8930.77%
Bicycle theft810.630.00%
Burglary55.000.00%
Other crime13.13-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft228446.0328.81%
Theft from the person114142.6334.12%
Violence and sexual offences8871.32-10.20%
Anti-social behaviour8555.05-7.61%
Shoplifting5753.17-12.31%
Public order4135.662.50%
Vehicle crime3125.6582.35%
Robbery2319.3915.00%
Drugs1514.39-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson139.3818.18%
Bicycle theft88.1333.33%
Burglary55.00-28.57%
Other crime43.1333.33%
Possession of weapons12.50-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft177404.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences98110.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour9261.310.00%
Theft from the person8557.550.00%
Shoplifting6553.170.00%
Public order4040.660.00%
Robbery2025.020.00%
Drugs1812.510.00%
Vehicle crime1711.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.630.00%
Burglary76.880.00%
Possession of weapons74.380.00%
Bicycle theft64.380.00%
Other crime33.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 649 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 2024104
April 202486
January 2024101
December 202396
November 202385
October 202392

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202423
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024163
March 202455
January 2024149
December 2023192
November 2023228
October 2023177

A total of 681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202456
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024105
March 202443
February 20241
January 202496
December 202368
November 202388
October 202398

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20243
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
January 202415
December 202320
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20243
May 20247
April 202418
March 20243
January 202418
December 202319
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20246
July 20242
May 202461
April 202470
March 202441
January 202435
December 202338
November 202357
October 202365

A total of 815 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202445
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024153
March 202469
January 202489
December 2023111
November 2023114
October 202385

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202413
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202413
December 202317
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 330 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20246
May 202433
April 202453
March 202428
January 202444
December 202343
November 202341
October 202340

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20247
April 20248
January 202422
December 202323
November 202331
October 202317

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20242
November 20231
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 2SD 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
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    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. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total19
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. London King'S Cross
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1