NW1 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8AF

NW1 8AF, Camden has recorded a total of 538 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.67 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8AF, encompassing approximately 8868 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 8AF area, explore the NW1 8AF 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: (86) incidents (160.61% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (49.02% increase)

NW1 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 109
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 60
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46

NW1 8AF 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 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16460.671390.91%
Theft from the person8618.49160.61%
Violence and sexual offences769.7049.02%
Anti-social behaviour648.571.59%
Drugs407.22122.22%
Other theft314.51287.50%
Robbery243.5041.18%
Vehicle crime162.71433.33%
Public order161.80-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson91.800.00%
Burglary71.0175.00%
Bicycle theft40.79300.00%
Other crime10.45-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6327.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.102450.00%
Theft from the person335.751550.00%
Drugs183.721700.00%
Public order172.03750.00%
Robbery171.920.00%
Shoplifting111.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.240.00%
Other theft81.01300.00%
Other crime50.900.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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 theft21.010.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23100.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-85.71%

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 person123.04-90.55%
Violence and sexual offences71.35-87.27%
Public order40.79-82.61%
Other theft30.45-92.68%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12743.861714.29%
Anti-social behaviour6414.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences557.222650.00%
Other theft416.200.00%
Public order234.621050.00%
Shoplifting212.590.00%
Drugs162.370.00%
Robbery161.800.00%
Vehicle crime91.800.00%
Burglary61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Possession of weapons30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

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 person71.24-89.06%
Public order20.79-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-97.06%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6840.59-2.86%
Theft from the person647.67-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour567.2247.37%
Other theft486.31-4.00%
Drugs405.4133.33%
Public order184.51-25.00%
Shoplifting152.03-16.67%
Burglary151.69114.29%
Robbery141.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5811.11%
Vehicle crime81.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7036.76-6.67%
Theft from the person667.89-13.16%
Other theft507.44-12.28%
Anti-social behaviour385.64-40.62%
Drugs304.2866.67%
Public order243.38-20.00%
Shoplifting182.7112.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.03-18.18%
Robbery81.01-72.41%
Burglary70.9075.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7644.547.04%
Violence and sexual offences758.57-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour648.46-8.57%
Other theft577.2223.91%
Public order306.4315.38%
Robbery293.3845.00%
Drugs183.27-35.71%
Shoplifting162.03-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson111.8010.00%
Vehicle crime81.2460.00%
Burglary40.90-77.78%
Bicycle theft40.4533.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7844.540.00%
Theft from the person718.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour708.010.00%
Other theft467.890.00%
Drugs285.190.00%
Public order263.160.00%
Robbery202.930.00%
Shoplifting182.260.00%
Burglary182.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202418
July 20241
April 202416
January 202440
December 202330
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 202441
January 202448
December 202350
November 202357
October 202346

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202416
January 202414
December 20238
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 263 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 202411
April 202421
January 202415
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 544 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202433
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024127
March 20247
January 202464
December 202366
November 202376
October 202371

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202451
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202455
March 20242
January 202468
December 202370
November 202375
October 202378

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202463
April 202464
January 202456
December 202338
November 202364
October 202370

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 202415
December 20237
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20242
May 20244
April 202423
March 20242
January 202418
December 202324
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total109
    Shoplifting94
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    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. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Farrier Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parkway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1