NW1 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 7EX

NW1 7EX, Camden has recorded a total of 448 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.84 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7EX 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 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7EX, encompassing approximately 8478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (98) incidents (151.28% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (57.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

NW1 7EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 55
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

NW1 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9852.84151.28%
Violence and sexual offences8511.5657.41%
Anti-social behaviour7710.03-15.38%
Drugs399.08143.75%
Other theft384.60216.67%
Shoplifting274.48575.00%
Robbery213.1810.53%
Public order152.48-31.82%
Vehicle crime141.77366.67%
Burglary131.65116.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.530.00%
Bicycle theft91.300.00%
Other crime11.06-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9133.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences5410.732600.00%
Theft from the person396.371850.00%
Public order224.601000.00%
Robbery192.590.00%
Drugs162.241500.00%
Other theft121.89500.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.420.00%
Burglary61.300.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Other crime40.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.24100.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-85.71%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123.18-90.16%
Violence and sexual offences71.42-87.72%
Public order40.83-84.00%
Other theft30.47-94.23%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12251.071642.86%
Anti-social behaviour9314.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences5710.972750.00%
Other theft526.720.00%
Shoplifting306.130.00%
Public order253.541150.00%
Robbery182.950.00%
Drugs142.120.00%
Burglary101.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71.30-90.79%
Public order20.83-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-97.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7645.8813.43%
Violence and sexual offences728.96-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour628.498.77%
Other theft547.31-3.57%
Shoplifting276.3722.73%
Drugs223.18-18.52%
Public order222.59-8.33%
Burglary172.59183.33%
Robbery142.017.69%
Criminal damage and arson131.6530.00%
Vehicle crime41.5333.33%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8043.520.00%
Theft from the person679.44-19.28%
Anti-social behaviour577.90-13.64%
Other theft566.72-24.32%
Drugs276.61125.00%
Public order243.18-22.58%
Shoplifting222.8310.00%
Robbery132.59-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson101.53-28.57%
Burglary61.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8351.1910.67%
Violence and sexual offences809.79-18.37%
Other theft749.4427.59%
Anti-social behaviour668.73-33.33%
Public order317.7810.71%
Robbery273.6628.57%
Shoplifting203.18-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson142.36-12.50%
Drugs121.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime111.4237.50%
Burglary81.30-46.67%
Other crime40.940.00%
Bicycle theft40.4733.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9955.32-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences9811.6818.07%
Theft from the person7511.56-3.85%
Other theft588.850.00%
Public order286.84-9.68%
Drugs243.3020.00%
Shoplifting222.834.76%
Robbery212.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.4877.78%
Burglary151.8987.50%
Vehicle crime81.77-27.27%
Bicycle theft30.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10252.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences8312.030.00%
Theft from the person789.790.00%
Other theft589.200.00%
Public order316.840.00%
Shoplifting213.660.00%
Drugs202.480.00%
Robbery122.360.00%
Vehicle crime111.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Burglary81.060.00%
Bicycle theft50.940.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 647 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202491
April 202493
January 202462
December 202357
November 202366
October 202399
September 2023102

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202454
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202457
March 20242
January 202472
December 202380
November 202380
October 202398
September 202383

A total of 659 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202439
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024122
March 20247
January 202476
December 202367
November 202383
October 202375
September 202378

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 20242
May 20244
April 202425
March 20242
January 202422
December 202324
November 202331
October 202328
September 202331

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202416
July 20241
April 202414
January 202422
December 202327
November 202312
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 407 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202452
January 202454
December 202356
November 202374
October 202358
September 202358

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202418
January 202414
December 202313
November 202327
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20244
April 202430
January 202427
December 202322
November 202320
October 202322
September 202321

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202410
January 202417
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
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 7EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total55
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    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
    Total32
    Theft from the person10
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Mary Terrace
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Signmakers Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 16. Park Village East
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Camden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Plender Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Miller Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gloucester Gate Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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