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

Overview of Crime in NW1 7HW

JAMESTOWN ROAD, NW1 7HW, Camden has recorded a total of 563 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.23 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7HW, encompassing approximately 8016 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (165) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (98) incidents (157.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (55.77% increase)

NW1 7HW 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 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16570.231400.00%
Theft from the person9820.58157.89%
Violence and sexual offences8112.2355.77%
Anti-social behaviour6510.108.33%
Drugs398.11129.41%
Other theft364.87300.00%
Robbery264.4962.50%
Public order143.24-26.32%
Vehicle crime141.75366.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.750.00%
Burglary81.25300.00%
Bicycle theft61.00500.00%
Other crime10.75-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6030.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences527.482500.00%
Theft from the person386.491800.00%
Public order194.74850.00%
Drugs172.371600.00%
Robbery162.120.00%
Shoplifting112.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.370.00%
Other theft91.25350.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 theft21.120.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.25100.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

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

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 person123.37-90.98%
Violence and sexual offences71.50-87.04%
Public order40.87-83.33%
Other theft30.50-93.88%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13351.151800.00%
Anti-social behaviour6516.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences548.112600.00%
Other theft496.740.00%
Shoplifting286.110.00%
Public order243.491100.00%
Drugs162.990.00%
Robbery162.000.00%
Vehicle crime102.000.00%
Burglary61.250.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

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 person71.37-90.54%
Public order20.87-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-97.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7547.032.74%
Theft from the person749.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour589.2352.63%
Other theft497.24-10.91%
Drugs326.1110.34%
Shoplifting203.99-4.76%
Public order182.49-28.00%
Burglary162.25128.57%
Robbery132.0044.44%
Criminal damage and arson101.6211.11%
Vehicle crime71.2575.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7443.29-7.50%
Violence and sexual offences739.23-2.67%
Other theft559.11-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour386.86-40.62%
Drugs294.7481.25%
Public order253.62-19.35%
Shoplifting213.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.62-25.00%
Robbery91.12-70.00%
Burglary71.1240.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8052.026.67%
Violence and sexual offences759.98-8.54%
Other theft669.3617.86%
Anti-social behaviour648.23-13.51%
Public order317.9829.17%
Robbery303.8730.43%
Shoplifting213.74-8.70%
Drugs162.62-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson122.00-7.69%
Vehicle crime81.50166.67%
Burglary51.00-68.75%
Other crime40.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8252.640.00%
Theft from the person7510.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour749.360.00%
Other theft569.230.00%
Drugs276.990.00%
Public order243.370.00%
Robbery232.990.00%
Shoplifting232.870.00%
Burglary162.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.000.00%
Bicycle theft41.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202424
March 20242
January 202418
December 202325
November 202331
October 202324

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202452
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202454
March 20242
January 202475
December 202373
November 202375
October 202382

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

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 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 177 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202417
July 20241
April 202416
January 202432
December 202329
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 325 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202449
January 202449
December 202355
November 202366
October 202356

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
April 202416
January 202413
December 20239
November 202330
October 202323

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024165
August 202411
April 202428
January 202420
December 202321
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 593 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202438
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024133
March 20247
January 202474
December 202374
November 202380
October 202375

A total of 424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202460
April 202465
January 202458
December 202338
November 202364
October 202374

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 202416
December 20237
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
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 7HW 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total29
    Theft from the person9
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Camden High Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 17. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Camden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Prince Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 28. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2