NW1 7HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 7HE

NW1 7HE, Camden has recorded a total of 582 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.03 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7HE 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 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7HE, encompassing approximately 8080 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 7HE area, explore the NW1 7HE 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: (103) incidents (157.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (50.00% increase)

NW1 7HE 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 7HE 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 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16472.031390.91%
Theft from the person10320.30157.50%
Violence and sexual offences9012.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour6411.14-3.03%
Drugs437.92186.67%
Other theft355.32169.23%
Robbery234.3327.78%
Public order182.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime142.23366.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.730.00%
Burglary101.24100.00%
Bicycle theft71.240.00%
Other crime10.87-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6633.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences608.171900.00%
Theft from the person407.431233.33%
Public order244.951100.00%
Robbery182.970.00%
Drugs152.231400.00%
Other theft131.86333.33%
Shoplifting111.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.360.00%
Other crime51.240.00%
Burglary50.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%

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 theft31.490.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.37200.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 person123.59-91.18%
Violence and sexual offences81.49-85.96%
Other theft40.99-92.45%
Public order40.50-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13654.581842.86%
Anti-social behaviour7716.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences579.532750.00%
Other theft537.055200.00%
Shoplifting306.560.00%
Public order263.71766.67%
Robbery183.220.00%
Drugs172.230.00%
Vehicle crime82.100.00%
Burglary80.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 person71.61-91.57%
Public order30.87-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-97.44%
Other theft10.25-98.28%

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 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8349.879.21%
Violence and sexual offences7810.271.30%
Anti-social behaviour629.6551.22%
Other theft587.671.75%
Drugs277.18-3.57%
Public order213.34-12.50%
Shoplifting192.60-9.52%
Burglary162.35128.57%
Robbery141.987.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.7310.00%
Vehicle crime81.36300.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

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 offences7744.681.32%
Theft from the person769.53-16.48%
Other theft579.41-22.97%
Anti-social behaviour417.05-38.81%
Drugs285.0775.00%
Public order243.47-27.27%
Shoplifting212.970.00%
Robbery132.60-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.61-37.50%
Burglary71.2440.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Other crime20.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9155.4410.98%
Violence and sexual offences7611.26-18.28%
Other theft749.4123.33%
Anti-social behaviour679.16-9.46%
Public order338.2926.92%
Robbery304.0825.00%
Shoplifting213.71-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson162.606.67%
Drugs161.98-44.83%
Vehicle crime101.98150.00%
Burglary51.24-68.75%
Other crime40.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.5033.33%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9355.690.00%
Theft from the person8211.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour7410.150.00%
Other theft609.160.00%
Drugs297.430.00%
Public order263.590.00%
Robbery243.220.00%
Shoplifting222.970.00%
Burglary162.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.980.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20242
May 20244
April 202426
March 20243
January 202421
December 202324
November 202333
October 202326

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202460
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202457
March 20242
January 202478
December 202377
November 202376
October 202393

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 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 202310
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 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202415
July 20241
April 202417
January 202427
December 202328
November 202316
October 202329

A total of 358 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202413
July 20243
May 20244
April 202453
March 20241
January 202458
December 202357
November 202374
October 202360

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 633 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202440
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024136
March 20247
January 202483
December 202376
November 202391
October 202382

A total of 451 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202466
April 202477
January 202462
December 202341
November 202367
October 202374

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20248
January 202416
December 20237
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20232
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 7HE 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. Farrier Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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