NW1 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 3HB

NW1 3HB, Camden has recorded a total of 237 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.37 per 1,000 population. This NW1 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 3HB, encompassing approximately 6700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (74) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (24.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (245.45% increase)

NW1 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Midford Place with total crimes: 13

NW1 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7435.3737.04%
Anti-social behaviour4611.0424.32%
Other theft386.87245.45%
Violence and sexual offences345.673.03%
Public order115.07-15.38%
Shoplifting111.6483.33%
Burglary61.6450.00%
Robbery50.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60100.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5426.27575.00%
Anti-social behaviour378.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.52560.00%
Public order134.93333.33%
Other theft111.941000.00%
Robbery101.640.00%
Shoplifting61.490.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82.69-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences51.19150.00%
Public order30.75-40.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184.48-82.00%
Public order52.69-66.67%
Robbery30.75-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-94.87%
Other theft10.30-94.44%
Drugs10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10036.272400.00%
Violence and sexual offences3914.92875.00%
Anti-social behaviour365.820.00%
Other theft185.37350.00%
Public order152.69650.00%
Shoplifting112.240.00%
Robbery81.640.00%
Burglary61.190.00%
Drugs40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.09-96.49%
Violence and sexual offences40.60-91.49%
Theft from the person40.60-95.35%
Public order20.60-92.86%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11463.130.88%
Theft from the person8617.0132.31%
Shoplifting5212.8457.58%
Violence and sexual offences477.7620.51%
Anti-social behaviour457.0121.62%
Public order286.7255.56%
Robbery164.1833.33%
Drugs112.39-21.43%
Bicycle theft61.64200.00%
Burglary60.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-55.56%
Other crime40.600.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11354.77-0.88%
Theft from the person6516.87-5.80%
Violence and sexual offences399.70-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour375.82-33.93%
Shoplifting335.52-2.94%
Public order184.93-40.00%
Burglary152.690.00%
Drugs142.2427.27%
Robbery122.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.790.00%
Other crime41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.4550.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-71.43%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11463.58-8.06%
Theft from the person6917.01-21.59%
Violence and sexual offences6310.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour569.400.00%
Shoplifting348.36-8.11%
Public order305.073.45%
Burglary154.4887.50%
Robbery122.249.09%
Drugs111.79-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.6450.00%
Bicycle theft71.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12465.6730.53%
Theft from the person8818.5162.96%
Anti-social behaviour5613.1340.00%
Violence and sexual offences548.36-3.57%
Shoplifting378.065.71%
Public order295.5293.33%
Drugs194.3358.33%
Robbery112.84-21.43%
Burglary81.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-75.00%
Other crime10.45-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9555.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences5614.180.00%
Theft from the person548.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour408.060.00%
Shoplifting355.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.220.00%
Public order152.240.00%
Robbery142.240.00%
Drugs122.090.00%
Vehicle crime121.790.00%
Bicycle theft91.790.00%
Burglary81.340.00%
Other crime41.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202437
April 202436
January 202445
December 202337
November 202356
October 202356
September 202340

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 202315
November 202315
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20243
May 20245
April 202415
March 20242
January 202428
December 202318
November 202330
October 202329
September 202315

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202433
July 20245
May 20242
April 202439
March 20244
January 202447
December 202339
November 202363
October 202354
September 202356

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 633 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20244
January 2024114
December 2023113
November 2023114
October 2023124
September 202395

A total of 620 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202454
July 20248
May 202418
April 2024100
March 20244
January 202486
December 202365
November 202369
October 202388
September 202354

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
May 20243
April 20248
January 202416
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
September 20239

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202411
January 202452
December 202333
November 202334
October 202337
September 202335

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 3HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 7. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 13. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 14. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Cumberland Market
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Stanhope Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Stephenson Way
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grafton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Richardson'S Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Carburton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Little Albany Street
    Total2
    Other theft2