NW1 3UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 3UH

NW1 3UH, Camden has recorded a total of 277 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.29 per 1,000 population. This NW1 3UH 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 3UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 3UH, encompassing approximately 5297 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 3UH area, explore the NW1 3UH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (82) incidents (30.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (48.72% increase)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (166.67% increase)

NW1 3UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 32
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

NW1 3UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8252.2930.16%
Anti-social behaviour5815.4848.72%
Other theft4810.95166.67%
Violence and sexual offences379.06-5.13%
Public order126.98-25.00%
Shoplifting112.2737.50%
Burglary82.08100.00%
Robbery71.51-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.3266.67%
Vehicle crime40.94100.00%
Drugs30.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6340.78472.73%
Violence and sexual offences3911.89457.14%
Anti-social behaviour397.360.00%
Other theft187.36260.00%
Public order163.40128.57%
Robbery153.021400.00%
Shoplifting82.83700.00%
Drugs61.51200.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117.17-79.25%
Public order72.08-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences71.32-75.00%
Other theft51.32-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-60.00%
Drugs20.38-88.24%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.19-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5332.66-63.45%
Other theft3010.01-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences285.66-60.56%
Drugs175.2954.55%
Public order173.21-39.29%
Shoplifting143.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.64400.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Robbery30.57-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary10.38-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14576.08326.47%
Violence and sexual offences7127.37121.88%
Other theft5413.4058.82%
Anti-social behaviour4110.190.00%
Public order287.7427.27%
Shoplifting215.2916.67%
Drugs113.9657.14%
Robbery102.08900.00%
Burglary91.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.76200.00%
Other crime30.5750.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3429.26-79.39%
Theft from the person346.42-73.02%
Violence and sexual offences326.42-59.49%
Public order226.04-43.59%
Shoplifting184.15-75.68%
Drugs73.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-60.00%
Other crime20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-90.91%
Robbery10.19-95.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft165114.21-12.70%
Theft from the person12631.1531.25%
Violence and sexual offences7923.7929.51%
Shoplifting7414.91105.56%
Anti-social behaviour5413.9712.50%
Public order3910.1914.71%
Robbery207.3653.85%
Drugs143.78-53.33%
Bicycle theft112.64175.00%
Burglary62.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-44.44%
Other crime50.94-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.94-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft189104.967.39%
Theft from the person9635.68-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences6118.12-19.74%
Anti-social behaviour4811.52-26.15%
Shoplifting369.06-2.70%
Public order346.80-38.18%
Drugs306.42100.00%
Burglary185.6628.57%
Robbery133.40-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson92.45-30.77%
Other crime71.70133.33%
Possession of weapons61.3220.00%
Vehicle crime51.1325.00%
Bicycle theft40.94-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft176115.723.53%
Theft from the person12033.22-6.98%
Violence and sexual offences7622.65-3.80%
Anti-social behaviour6514.356.56%
Public order5512.2725.00%
Shoplifting3710.38-9.76%
Robbery186.9838.46%
Drugs153.40-25.00%
Burglary142.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.6418.18%
Bicycle theft122.45300.00%
Possession of weapons52.2725.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Other crime30.76-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft170111.940.00%
Theft from the person12932.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences7924.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour6114.910.00%
Public order4411.520.00%
Shoplifting418.310.00%
Drugs207.740.00%
Robbery133.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.450.00%
Burglary102.080.00%
Possession of weapons41.890.00%
Other crime40.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
July 20247
May 202428
April 202471
March 202432
January 202479
December 202361
November 202376
October 202379

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202439
April 202441
January 202454
December 202348
November 202365
October 202361

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
May 202417
April 202411
March 20247
January 202414
December 202330
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 889 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202418
July 20245
May 202430
April 202454
March 202434
January 2024165
December 2023189
November 2023176
October 2023170

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 859 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202463
July 202411
May 202453
April 2024145
March 202434
January 2024126
December 202396
November 2023120
October 2023129

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
January 202420
December 202313
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20247
May 202417
April 202428
March 202422
January 202439
December 202334
November 202355
October 202344

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 202414
April 202421
March 202418
January 202474
December 202336
November 202337
October 202341

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 202318
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 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 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 3UH 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
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 7. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 13. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 15. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 16. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. A4201
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Greenwell Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peto Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Cumberland Market
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1