NW1 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8AH

NW1 8AH, Camden has recorded a total of 454 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.93 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8AH 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 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8AH, encompassing approximately 8576 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 8AH area, explore the NW1 8AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (153) incidents (1430.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (66) incidents (135.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-9.23% decrease)

NW1 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 87
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

NW1 8AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15352.931430.00%
Theft from the person6617.84135.71%
Anti-social behaviour597.70-9.23%
Violence and sexual offences586.8838.10%
Drugs316.7672.22%
Other theft253.61316.67%
Robbery172.9154.55%
Vehicle crime151.98650.00%
Public order111.75-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.2842.86%
Burglary61.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6524.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences427.582000.00%
Theft from the person284.90833.33%
Drugs183.261700.00%
Public order122.10300.00%
Robbery111.400.00%
Shoplifting101.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.170.00%
Burglary60.820.00%
Other theft60.70100.00%
Other crime40.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.400.00%
Public order30.350.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.35100.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

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

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133.50-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences71.52-86.79%
Public order60.82-73.91%
Other theft30.70-90.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11738.941571.43%
Violence and sexual offences5313.64960.00%
Anti-social behaviour496.180.00%
Other theft325.710.00%
Public order233.731050.00%
Robbery152.680.00%
Drugs151.750.00%
Vehicle crime101.750.00%
Shoplifting61.170.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71.63-86.54%
Violence and sexual offences50.82-91.23%
Public order20.58-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5733.35-13.64%
Theft from the person526.65-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour436.0695.45%
Other theft395.01-2.50%
Drugs384.5546.15%
Robbery134.4385.71%
Public order121.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.4080.00%
Vehicle crime81.0560.00%
Burglary60.9350.00%
Shoplifting40.70-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6630.66-1.49%
Theft from the person557.70-8.33%
Other theft406.418.11%
Drugs264.6662.50%
Anti-social behaviour223.03-62.71%
Public order212.57-27.59%
Shoplifting112.45450.00%
Robbery71.28-68.18%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-54.55%
Burglary40.580.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6736.968.06%
Theft from the person607.815.26%
Anti-social behaviour597.00-4.84%
Other theft376.885.71%
Public order294.3126.09%
Robbery223.3822.22%
Drugs162.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.8722.22%
Vehicle crime51.2825.00%
Burglary40.58-73.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6237.085.08%
Violence and sexual offences627.23-15.07%
Theft from the person577.23-10.94%
Other theft356.65-5.41%
Public order234.084.55%
Drugs202.68-16.67%
Robbery182.33157.14%
Burglary152.10275.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.7550.00%
Shoplifting81.0533.33%
Vehicle crime40.93-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7337.190.00%
Theft from the person648.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour597.460.00%
Other theft376.880.00%
Drugs244.310.00%
Public order222.800.00%
Vehicle crime92.570.00%
Robbery71.050.00%
Bicycle theft60.820.00%
Shoplifting60.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.700.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202465
April 202449
January 202443
December 202322
November 202359
October 202362
September 202359

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 522 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202428
July 20243
May 202413
April 2024117
March 20247
January 202452
December 202355
November 202360
October 202357
September 202364

A total of 257 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243
April 202432
January 202439
December 202340
November 202337
October 202335
September 202337

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202442
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202453
March 20245
January 202457
December 202366
November 202367
October 202362
September 202373

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202415
January 202413
December 20237
November 202322
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
August 202410
April 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 189 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
July 20241
April 202415
January 202438
December 202326
November 202316
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20243
May 20246
April 202423
March 20242
January 202412
December 202321
November 202329
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total87
    Shoplifting85
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Camden Town
    Total38
    Theft from the person19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total29
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 15. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Farrier Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Regent'S Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Oval Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Early Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1