NW1 7HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 7HD

NW1 7HD, Camden has recorded a total of 575 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.72 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7HD 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 7HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7HD, encompassing approximately 7594 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (164) incidents (1390.91% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (102) incidents (161.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (51.72% increase)

NW1 7HD 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

NW1 7HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16475.721390.91%
Theft from the person10221.60161.54%
Violence and sexual offences8813.4351.72%
Anti-social behaviour6411.59-3.03%
Drugs428.43180.00%
Other theft355.53191.67%
Robbery234.6127.78%
Public order163.03-30.43%
Vehicle crime142.11366.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.840.00%
Burglary91.3280.00%
Bicycle theft71.19600.00%
Other crime10.92-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6635.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences588.692800.00%
Theft from the person397.641850.00%
Public order235.141050.00%
Robbery183.030.00%
Drugs152.371400.00%
Other theft121.98500.00%
Shoplifting111.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.450.00%
Other crime51.320.00%
Burglary50.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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 theft21.190.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.26100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-85.71%

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 person123.56-90.98%
Violence and sexual offences71.58-87.50%
Public order40.92-84.62%
Other theft30.53-94.34%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13357.281800.00%
Anti-social behaviour7617.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences5610.012700.00%
Other theft537.370.00%
Shoplifting306.980.00%
Public order263.951200.00%
Robbery183.420.00%
Drugs172.370.00%
Vehicle crime82.240.00%
Burglary81.050.00%
Bicycle theft41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 person71.45-91.14%
Public order20.92-90.48%
Violence and sexual offences20.26-97.37%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7952.283.95%
Violence and sexual offences7610.40-1.30%
Anti-social behaviour6210.0155.00%
Other theft578.160.00%
Drugs287.510.00%
Public order213.69-12.50%
Shoplifting192.77-9.52%
Burglary162.50128.57%
Robbery142.117.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.8422.22%
Vehicle crime81.45300.00%
Bicycle theft31.05200.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 offences7747.142.67%
Theft from the person7610.14-15.56%
Other theft5710.01-21.92%
Anti-social behaviour407.51-39.39%
Drugs285.2775.00%
Public order243.69-25.00%
Shoplifting213.160.00%
Robbery132.77-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.71-40.00%
Burglary71.1975.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-75.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-75.00%

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 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9057.8115.38%
Violence and sexual offences7511.85-14.77%
Other theft739.8823.73%
Anti-social behaviour669.61-10.81%
Public order328.6933.33%
Robbery304.2125.00%
Shoplifting213.95-4.55%
Drugs162.77-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson152.117.14%
Vehicle crime81.98100.00%
Burglary41.05-76.47%
Other crime40.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.5333.33%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8857.680.00%
Theft from the person7811.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour7410.270.00%
Other theft599.740.00%
Drugs297.770.00%
Public order243.820.00%
Robbery243.160.00%
Shoplifting223.160.00%
Burglary172.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 20242
May 20244
April 202426
March 20242
January 202421
December 202324
November 202332
October 202324

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202458
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202456
March 20242
January 202476
December 202377
November 202375
October 202388

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202415
July 20241
April 202417
January 202428
December 202328
November 202316
October 202329

A total of 351 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202453
January 202457
December 202357
November 202373
October 202359

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 202418
January 202414
December 202313
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 288 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 202411
April 202430
January 202419
December 202321
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 618 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202439
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024133
March 20247
January 202479
December 202376
November 202390
October 202378

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202466
April 202476
January 202462
December 202340
November 202366
October 202374

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20248
January 202416
December 20237
November 20234
October 202317

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 7HD 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
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Mary Terrace
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Signmakers Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Camden Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 19. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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