NW1 7PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 7PU

NW1 7PU, Camden has recorded a total of 411 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.80 per 1,000 population. This NW1 7PU 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 7PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 7PU, encompassing approximately 7111 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (89) incidents (154.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (47.92% increase)

NW1 7PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

NW1 7PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8957.80154.29%
Anti-social behaviour8012.52-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences7111.2547.92%
Drugs369.98157.14%
Other theft365.06260.00%
Shoplifting235.06666.67%
Robbery183.230.00%
Public order162.53-15.79%
Vehicle crime142.25250.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9711.11%
Burglary101.41150.00%
Bicycle theft71.410.00%
Other crime10.98-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8535.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences4811.952300.00%
Theft from the person356.751650.00%
Public order194.92850.00%
Robbery182.670.00%
Drugs142.531300.00%
Other theft101.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.410.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Other crime40.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%

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 theft21.270.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.28100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-85.71%

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 person123.80-88.79%
Violence and sexual offences71.69-85.11%
Public order40.98-81.82%
Other theft30.56-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10753.861428.57%
Anti-social behaviour7915.050.00%
Other theft5111.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences477.172250.00%
Shoplifting266.610.00%
Public order223.661000.00%
Robbery163.090.00%
Drugs122.250.00%
Burglary101.690.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 person71.55-90.28%
Public order20.98-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-96.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7250.4918.03%
Violence and sexual offences6410.13-9.86%
Anti-social behaviour589.0013.73%
Other theft518.160.00%
Shoplifting257.1731.58%
Public order223.52-8.33%
Drugs183.09-21.74%
Burglary152.53275.00%
Robbery132.118.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.8333.33%
Bicycle theft31.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7146.55-4.05%
Theft from the person619.98-20.78%
Other theft518.58-30.14%
Anti-social behaviour517.17-19.05%
Public order247.17-14.29%
Drugs233.3891.67%
Shoplifting193.2311.76%
Robbery122.67-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson91.69-10.00%
Burglary41.27-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7756.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences7410.830.00%
Other theft7310.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour6310.270.00%
Public order288.860.00%
Robbery263.940.00%
Shoplifting173.660.00%
Drugs122.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.690.00%
Vehicle crime91.410.00%
Burglary71.270.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202485
April 202479
January 202458
December 202351
November 202363

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202448
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202447
March 20242
January 202464
December 202371
November 202374

A total of 462 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202435
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024107
March 20247
January 202472
December 202361
November 202377

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202422
March 20242
January 202422
December 202324
November 202328

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20241
April 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202414
July 20241
April 202412
January 202418
December 202323
November 202312

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202451
January 202451
December 202351
November 202373

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202416
January 202413
December 202312
November 202326

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
April 202426
January 202425
December 202319
November 202317

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 202415
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total45
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Mary Terrace
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Signmakers Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mornington Crescent
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery1
  • 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. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Miller Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gloucester Gate Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Prince Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 26. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Bayham Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Beatty Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 30. Carlow Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1