JAMESTOWN ROAD, NW1 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 7BW

JAMESTOWN ROAD, NW1 7BW, Camden has recorded a total of 572 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.88 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7BW 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 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7BW, encompassing approximately 8552 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (163) incidents (1381.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (103) incidents (157.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (46.43% increase)

NW1 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 126
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 60
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46

JAMESTOWN ROAD, NW1 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16366.881381.82%
Theft from the person10319.06157.50%
Violence and sexual offences8212.0446.43%
Anti-social behaviour649.598.47%
Drugs437.48115.00%
Other theft365.03200.00%
Robbery234.2127.78%
Public order182.69-21.74%
Vehicle crime152.10400.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.75-9.09%
Burglary91.1780.00%
Bicycle theft61.050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5930.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences566.901766.67%
Theft from the person406.551233.33%
Public order234.681050.00%
Drugs202.691900.00%
Robbery182.340.00%
Other theft122.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.400.00%
Shoplifting111.290.00%
Other crime51.290.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%

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 theft31.400.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.35200.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-87.50%

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 person123.39-91.24%
Violence and sexual offences81.40-86.44%
Other theft40.94-92.31%
Public order40.47-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13750.511857.14%
Anti-social behaviour6916.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences598.072850.00%
Other theft526.905100.00%
Shoplifting286.080.00%
Public order263.27766.67%
Robbery183.040.00%
Drugs172.100.00%
Vehicle crime81.990.00%
Burglary70.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
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 person71.52-91.57%
Public order30.82-85.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.35-97.56%
Other theft10.23-98.28%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8347.949.21%
Violence and sexual offences829.716.49%
Anti-social behaviour609.5946.34%
Other theft587.021.75%
Drugs366.7816.13%
Public order204.21-20.00%
Shoplifting192.34-9.52%
Burglary152.22114.29%
Robbery141.757.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.640.00%
Vehicle crime81.17100.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7742.910.00%
Theft from the person769.00-15.56%
Other theft578.89-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.67-36.92%
Drugs314.7972.22%
Public order253.62-24.24%
Shoplifting212.920.00%
Robbery132.46-58.06%
Criminal damage and arson101.52-41.18%
Burglary71.1716.67%
Vehicle crime40.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Other crime20.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9052.6213.92%
Violence and sexual offences7710.52-19.79%
Other theft759.0027.12%
Anti-social behaviour658.77-13.33%
Public order337.6026.92%
Robbery313.8629.17%
Shoplifting213.62-4.55%
Drugs182.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.1013.33%
Vehicle crime81.99100.00%
Burglary60.94-64.71%
Other crime40.700.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9652.973.23%
Theft from the person7911.23-4.82%
Anti-social behaviour759.24-1.32%
Other theft598.77-3.28%
Drugs306.907.14%
Public order263.51-18.75%
Robbery243.04100.00%
Shoplifting222.8129.41%
Burglary172.57112.50%
Criminal damage and arson151.9950.00%
Bicycle theft41.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-69.23%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9351.450.00%
Theft from the person8310.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour769.710.00%
Other theft618.890.00%
Public order327.130.00%
Drugs283.740.00%
Shoplifting173.270.00%
Vehicle crime131.990.00%
Robbery121.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.400.00%
Burglary81.170.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 20242
May 20244
April 202426
March 20243
January 202420
December 202325
November 202333
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202456
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202459
March 20242
January 202482
December 202377
November 202377
October 202396
September 202393

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 202317
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 224 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202420
July 20241
April 202417
January 202436
December 202331
November 202318
October 202330
September 202328

A total of 418 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202412
July 20243
May 20244
April 202452
March 20241
January 202458
December 202357
November 202375
October 202359
September 202361

A total of 153 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 202418
January 202414
December 202313
November 202331
October 202324
September 202312

A total of 302 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024163
August 202411
April 202428
January 202419
December 202321
November 202321
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 713 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202440
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024137
March 20247
January 202483
December 202376
November 202390
October 202379
September 202383

A total of 509 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202459
April 202469
January 202460
December 202341
November 202365
October 202375
September 202376

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20247
January 202415
December 20237
November 20236
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total126
    Shoplifting96
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total60
    Shoplifting24
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft6
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Camden Town
    Total38
    Theft from the person19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Camden High Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 26. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Prince Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 29. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1