NW1 7BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 7BT

NW1 7BT, Camden has recorded a total of 552 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.14 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7BT 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 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7BT, encompassing approximately 8742 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 7BT area, explore the NW1 7BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (113) incidents (1783.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (104) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (40.00% increase)

NW1 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 142
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

NW1 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11363.141783.33%
Theft from the person10412.93166.67%
Violence and sexual offences9111.9040.00%
Anti-social behaviour7710.41-12.50%
Drugs428.81147.06%
Other theft394.80200.00%
Robbery234.4627.78%
Public order192.63-24.00%
Vehicle crime142.17366.67%
Burglary121.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.37-8.33%
Bicycle theft61.260.00%
Other crime10.69-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8833.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences6510.072066.67%
Theft from the person397.441200.00%
Public order254.461150.00%
Robbery182.860.00%
Drugs172.061600.00%
Other theft131.94333.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.490.00%
Burglary61.370.00%
Shoplifting60.690.00%
Other crime50.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.370.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.34200.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-87.50%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123.32-91.11%
Violence and sexual offences81.37-86.89%
Other theft40.92-92.59%
Public order40.46-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13553.191828.57%
Anti-social behaviour9415.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences6110.752950.00%
Other theft546.985300.00%
Shoplifting326.180.00%
Public order233.66666.67%
Robbery192.630.00%
Drugs182.170.00%
Burglary122.060.00%
Vehicle crime61.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71.49-91.46%
Public order30.80-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences20.34-97.70%
Other theft10.23-98.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8750.104.82%
Theft from the person829.9515.49%
Anti-social behaviour749.3819.35%
Other theft608.463.45%
Drugs286.860.00%
Shoplifting273.2017.39%
Public order233.09-8.00%
Burglary182.63200.00%
Robbery162.0623.08%
Criminal damage and arson121.8320.00%
Vehicle crime61.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8344.156.41%
Theft from the person719.49-17.44%
Anti-social behaviour628.12-13.89%
Other theft587.09-20.55%
Drugs286.6386.67%
Public order253.20-21.88%
Shoplifting232.8615.00%
Robbery132.63-59.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.49-41.18%
Burglary61.14-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.69-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8651.5910.26%
Violence and sexual offences789.84-24.27%
Other theft738.9217.74%
Anti-social behaviour728.35-28.71%
Public order328.2410.34%
Robbery323.6623.08%
Shoplifting203.66-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson172.29-10.53%
Drugs151.94-46.43%
Vehicle crime111.7283.33%
Burglary71.26-53.33%
Other crime40.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.4633.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10356.518.42%
Anti-social behaviour10111.78-1.94%
Theft from the person7811.55-4.88%
Other theft628.925.08%
Public order297.09-12.12%
Drugs283.323.70%
Robbery263.2085.71%
Shoplifting222.974.76%
Criminal damage and arson192.5290.00%
Burglary152.17114.29%
Vehicle crime61.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10354.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences9511.780.00%
Theft from the person8210.870.00%
Other theft599.380.00%
Public order336.750.00%
Drugs273.770.00%
Shoplifting213.090.00%
Vehicle crime152.400.00%
Robbery141.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.600.00%
Burglary71.140.00%
Bicycle theft40.800.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 671 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202488
April 202494
January 202474
December 202362
November 202372
October 2023101
September 2023103

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 677 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202465
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202461
March 20242
January 202487
December 202383
November 202378
October 2023103
September 202395

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 20242
May 20244
April 202423
March 20243
January 202423
December 202325
November 202332
October 202329
September 202333

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
May 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 202317
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 204 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202417
July 20241
April 202418
January 202428
December 202328
November 202315
October 202328
September 202327

A total of 426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202413
July 20243
May 20244
April 202454
March 20241
January 202460
December 202358
November 202373
October 202362
September 202359

A total of 161 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 202419
January 202416
December 202313
November 202332
October 202326
September 202314

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 20246
April 202432
January 202427
December 202323
November 202320
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 699 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202439
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024135
March 20247
January 202482
December 202371
November 202386
October 202378
September 202382

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412
January 202418
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 7BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total142
    Shoplifting96
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total46
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Camden Town
    Total38
    Theft from the person19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Camden High Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mary Terrace
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Signmakers Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Camden Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 18. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Miller Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Prince Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 30. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1