NW1 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 4AX

NW1 4AX, Camden has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This NW1 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 4AX, encompassing approximately 8136 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

NW1 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mornington Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Camden High Street with total crimes: 10
  • Varndell Street with total crimes: 7

NW1 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.522.78%
Theft from the person164.5577.78%
Violence and sexual offences141.97-6.67%
Vehicle crime81.7260.00%
Other theft80.9814.29%
Drugs70.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8666.67%
Robbery50.6166.67%
Public order50.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3610.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.420.00%
Theft from the person91.840.00%
Other theft71.11600.00%
Vehicle crime50.860.00%
Public order50.610.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.120.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.25-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2813.522700.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.461700.00%
Robbery92.210.00%
Other theft81.110.00%
Public order70.980.00%
Vehicle crime60.860.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.25-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.34-26.67%
Theft from the person81.35-11.11%
Burglary70.98133.33%
Other theft30.86-78.57%
Robbery30.370.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-50.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5911.76%
Anti-social behaviour152.34-34.78%
Other theft141.8455.56%
Theft from the person91.72-30.77%
Public order41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.49300.00%
Robbery30.4950.00%
Burglary30.37-62.50%
Drugs30.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.20-23.33%
Violence and sexual offences172.83-15.00%
Theft from the person132.098.33%
Other theft91.60-18.18%
Burglary81.11166.67%
Drugs40.98100.00%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%
Robbery20.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.25-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.12-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.4036.36%
Violence and sexual offences203.69-9.09%
Theft from the person122.4620.00%
Other theft111.4722.22%
Vehicle crime91.3550.00%
Public order91.11125.00%
Robbery71.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-57.14%
Burglary30.37-25.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.700.00%
Theft from the person102.700.00%
Other theft91.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.110.00%
Vehicle crime60.860.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202419
December 202319
November 202317
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202436
April 202420
January 202411
December 202315
November 202323
October 202330
September 202322

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202428
March 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 202314
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mornington Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Camden High Street
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park Village East
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Miller Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hampstead Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Gate Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Beatty Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Harrington Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 12. Carlow Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mornington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Katharine'S Precinct
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 15. Mornington Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Eversholt Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarkson Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cumberland Market
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Symes Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Lidlington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barnby Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Stanhope Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Nash Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Augustus Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Chester Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Cumberland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Granby Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Robert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clarence Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chester Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1