MUNSTER SQUARE, NW1 3LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 3LG

MUNSTER SQUARE, NW1 3LG, Camden has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.61 per 1,000 population. This NW1 3LG 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 3LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 3LG, encompassing approximately 7569 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (65.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (210.00% increase)

NW1 3LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Triton Square with total crimes: 11

MUNSTER SQUARE, NW1 3LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6827.6165.85%
Anti-social behaviour388.9815.15%
Other theft315.02210.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.1020.83%
Public order103.8311.11%
Shoplifting101.32100.00%
Burglary61.32500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79400.00%
Robbery40.66-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Drugs30.4050.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4118.10720.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.36700.00%
Other theft103.17900.00%
Public order91.32350.00%
Robbery71.190.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.59-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences30.66200.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.51-87.21%
Public order31.45-76.92%
Robbery30.40-57.14%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8628.542050.00%
Violence and sexual offences3911.361200.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.150.00%
Public order133.83550.00%
Other theft131.72333.33%
Shoplifting111.720.00%
Robbery71.450.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.59-94.12%
Other theft30.53-96.97%
Violence and sexual offences30.40-92.50%
Public order20.40-92.31%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9947.30-1.98%
Theft from the person6813.0836.00%
Shoplifting518.9882.14%
Violence and sexual offences406.7414.29%
Anti-social behaviour305.287.14%
Public order263.9673.33%
Robbery123.4450.00%
Drugs111.59-15.38%
Bicycle theft61.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.79100.00%
Other crime40.530.00%
Burglary40.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-62.50%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10140.562.02%
Theft from the person5013.34-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences356.61-33.96%
Anti-social behaviour284.62-34.88%
Shoplifting283.70-9.68%
Public order153.70-44.44%
Drugs131.9818.18%
Burglary121.72-7.69%
Robbery81.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Other crime41.06300.00%
Possession of weapons30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9947.83-5.71%
Theft from the person5513.08-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences537.2726.19%
Anti-social behaviour437.00-12.24%
Shoplifting315.68-16.22%
Public order274.103.85%
Burglary133.57116.67%
Drugs111.72-38.89%
Robbery101.4511.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.3260.00%
Bicycle theft61.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10550.3417.98%
Theft from the person7513.8792.31%
Anti-social behaviour499.9153.12%
Violence and sexual offences426.47-19.23%
Shoplifting375.555.71%
Public order264.8985.71%
Drugs183.4450.00%
Robbery92.38-35.71%
Burglary61.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-61.54%
Possession of weapons40.66300.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-63.64%
Other crime10.53-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8943.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences5211.760.00%
Theft from the person396.870.00%
Shoplifting355.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.620.00%
Robbery144.230.00%
Public order141.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.850.00%
Drugs121.720.00%
Vehicle crime111.590.00%
Bicycle theft91.450.00%
Burglary51.190.00%
Other crime40.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
April 202429
January 202430
December 202328
November 202343
October 202349
September 202332

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 202312
November 202313
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
March 20242
January 202426
December 202315
November 202327
October 202326
September 202314

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 20243
May 20241
April 202439
March 20243
January 202440
December 202335
November 202353
October 202342
September 202352

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 551 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413
March 20243
January 202499
December 2023101
November 202399
October 2023105
September 202389

A total of 502 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202441
July 20245
May 202411
April 202486
March 20244
January 202468
December 202350
November 202355
October 202375
September 202339

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 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
November 20236
September 20239

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202411
January 202451
December 202328
November 202331
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 3LG 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
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 6. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cumberland Market
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 22. Stanhope Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Stephenson Way
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grafton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Richardson'S Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Little Albany Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Longford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Nash Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Augustus Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Chester Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1