CAMDEN HIGH STREET, NW1 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 7JL

CAMDEN HIGH STREET, NW1 7JL, Camden has recorded a total of 417 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.65 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7JL, encompassing approximately 10516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (95) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (38.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-10.98% decrease)

NW1 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 59
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 55
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

CAMDEN HIGH STREET, NW1 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9539.65137.50%
Violence and sexual offences799.0338.60%
Anti-social behaviour737.51-10.98%
Other theft416.94215.38%
Drugs293.90141.67%
Shoplifting242.76500.00%
Robbery192.28-5.00%
Public order161.81-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson131.52-7.14%
Vehicle crime101.24100.00%
Burglary100.9566.67%
Bicycle theft70.950.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8226.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences577.802750.00%
Theft from the person405.421900.00%
Public order223.801000.00%
Robbery202.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.900.00%
Other theft131.33333.33%
Drugs121.241100.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Vehicle crime50.570.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.19100.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-87.50%

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 person122.76-89.83%
Violence and sexual offences81.14-86.44%
Other theft40.76-91.49%
Public order40.38-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11839.371585.71%
Anti-social behaviour7711.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences597.321866.67%
Other theft475.610.00%
Shoplifting294.470.00%
Public order242.761100.00%
Robbery162.280.00%
Drugs151.520.00%
Burglary121.430.00%
Vehicle crime81.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71.14-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences30.67-95.77%
Public order20.29-90.48%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7734.5211.59%
Violence and sexual offences717.32-19.32%
Other theft566.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour435.32-23.21%
Shoplifting264.0923.81%
Public order212.47-19.23%
Robbery182.0038.46%
Burglary171.71325.00%
Drugs141.62-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson111.33-21.43%
Vehicle crime51.05-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8836.0425.71%
Theft from the person698.37-23.33%
Other theft566.56-32.53%
Anti-social behaviour565.321.82%
Public order265.320.00%
Shoplifting212.4710.53%
Drugs192.0058.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.8116.67%
Robbery131.33-56.67%
Vehicle crime81.24-11.11%
Burglary40.76-69.23%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9040.6012.50%
Other theft838.5623.88%
Violence and sexual offences707.89-29.29%
Anti-social behaviour556.66-28.57%
Robbery305.2376.47%
Public order262.85-23.53%
Shoplifting192.47-13.64%
Burglary131.81-18.75%
Drugs121.24-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson121.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime91.14-18.18%
Other crime40.86300.00%
Bicycle theft40.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9944.600.00%
Theft from the person809.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour777.610.00%
Other theft677.320.00%
Public order346.370.00%
Shoplifting223.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.090.00%
Drugs191.900.00%
Robbery171.810.00%
Burglary161.620.00%
Vehicle crime111.520.00%
Bicycle theft41.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202482
April 202477
January 202443
December 202356
November 202355
October 202377

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202457
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 202459
March 20243
January 202471
December 202388
November 202370
October 202399

A total of 590 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202440
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024118
March 20247
January 202477
December 202369
November 202390
October 202380

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 20242
May 20244
April 202424
March 20242
January 202421
December 202326
November 202326
October 202334

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
May 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202412
July 20241
April 202415
January 202414
December 202319
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202413
July 20243
May 20244
April 202447
January 202456
December 202356
November 202383
October 202367

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 202419
August 202420
April 202416
January 202418
December 202313
November 202330
October 202317

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20244
April 202429
January 202426
December 202321
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202412
January 202417
December 20234
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total59
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total55
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Camden Town
    Total38
    Theft from the person19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Camden High Street
    Total32
    Theft from the person10
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 7. A400
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mary Terrace
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mornington Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Signmakers Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bayham Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Park Village East
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Plender Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Miller Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hampstead Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gloucester Gate Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Prince Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 24. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Mandela Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oakley Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Beatty Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 28. Harrington Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 29. Carlow Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mornington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1