NW1 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 4EL

NW1 4EL, Camden has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This NW1 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 4EL, encompassing approximately 7982 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 4EL area, explore the NW1 4EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

NW1 4EL 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: 10
  • Varndell Street with total crimes: 7

NW1 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.158.70%
Theft from the person153.13114.29%
Violence and sexual offences121.88-14.29%
Other theft111.50175.00%
Robbery71.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.880.00%
Public order50.630.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.5235.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.88-6.67%
Theft from the person71.75-68.18%
Public order50.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Other theft40.5033.33%
Shoplifting30.50200.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person229.52340.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.766.25%
Violence and sexual offences152.137.14%
Public order61.88100.00%
Other theft30.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.89-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences142.0027.27%
Other theft91.75-10.00%
Drugs51.13-16.67%
Theft from the person50.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Robbery20.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.02-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences112.38-8.33%
Other theft101.38-9.09%
Theft from the person71.25-36.36%
Burglary70.8816.67%
Drugs60.880.00%
Robbery40.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-20.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.27-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences123.01-36.84%
Theft from the person111.5010.00%
Other theft111.3883.33%
Burglary61.38500.00%
Drugs60.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Public order20.38-60.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2912.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.630.00%
Drugs142.380.00%
Theft from the person101.750.00%
Other theft61.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Public order50.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202415
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202422
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202417
January 202416
December 202319
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 4EL 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
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Varndell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mackworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Clarkson Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Cumberland Market
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Stanhope Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Little Albany Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Longford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Nash Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Augustus Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Chester Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Cumberland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Granby Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Robert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Triton Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. St Andrew'S Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Osnaburgh Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Laxton Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Clarence Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chester Gate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Chester Close South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Munster Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1