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

Overview of Crime in NW1 3PJ

MUNSTER SQUARE, NW1 3PJ, Camden has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.27 per 1,000 population. This NW1 3PJ 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 3PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 3PJ, encompassing approximately 7280 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)

NW1 3PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Triton Square with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Warren Street with total crimes: 9

MUNSTER SQUARE, NW1 3PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3718.2732.14%
Anti-social behaviour345.08-2.86%
Other theft204.67150.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.75-6.25%
Burglary62.06200.00%
Public order60.82-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.82400.00%
Robbery40.69-20.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3515.110.00%
Theft from the person284.81460.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.85300.00%
Other theft82.20700.00%
Public order71.10250.00%
Robbery50.960.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.79-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences40.69300.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.88-80.70%
Public order51.51-64.29%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5721.701325.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.40700.00%
Public order143.30600.00%
Other theft111.92266.67%
Robbery41.510.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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 person41.65-75.00%
Other theft30.55-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences30.41-78.57%
Public order20.41-77.78%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.38-4.00%
Other theft233.30-25.81%
Theft from the person163.16-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences142.2040.00%
Public order91.9228.57%
Drugs81.240.00%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.55300.00%
Burglary40.55-63.64%
Robbery30.55-57.14%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3118.133.33%
Anti-social behaviour254.26-34.21%
Theft from the person243.43-14.29%
Burglary113.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.51-64.29%
Drugs81.3733.33%
Robbery71.10133.33%
Public order70.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.960.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3822.53-7.32%
Other theft305.2266.67%
Theft from the person284.12-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences283.8533.33%
Burglary113.85175.00%
Public order81.510.00%
Drugs61.10-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.8225.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Robbery30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4121.4336.67%
Theft from the person345.63126.67%
Violence and sexual offences214.67-32.26%
Other theft182.88-18.18%
Drugs132.4744.44%
Public order81.7960.00%
Robbery61.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.82-44.44%
Burglary40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.260.00%
Other theft224.120.00%
Theft from the person153.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.060.00%
Robbery101.650.00%
Drugs91.370.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Bicycle theft61.240.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
April 202432
January 202424
December 202325
November 202338
October 202341
September 202330

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
May 20245
April 202414
March 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20244
May 20241
April 202424
March 20243
January 202414
December 202310
November 202328
October 202321
September 202331

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 20241
April 202411
March 20243
January 202423
December 202331
November 202330
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 259 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202428
July 20245
May 202411
April 202457
March 20244
January 202416
December 202324
November 202328
October 202334
September 202315

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
November 20234
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 4. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cumberland Market
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Stanhope Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Grafton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Richardson'S Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Little Albany Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Longford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Nash Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Augustus Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Chester Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Robert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1