CHALK FARM ROAD, NW1 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8AJ

CHALK FARM ROAD, NW1 8AJ, Camden has recorded a total of 406 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.43 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8AJ 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 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8AJ, encompassing approximately 7893 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (151) incidents (1410.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-10.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (50.00% increase)

NW1 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 87
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30

CHALK FARM ROAD, NW1 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15151.431410.00%
Anti-social behaviour5719.13-10.94%
Violence and sexual offences517.2250.00%
Theft from the person426.46110.00%
Drugs315.3272.22%
Other theft183.93350.00%
Vehicle crime152.28275.00%
Robbery121.90140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.52120.00%
Public order71.39-12.50%
Burglary50.89-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.63400.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6423.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences348.110.00%
Theft from the person204.311900.00%
Drugs182.530.00%
Shoplifting102.280.00%
Public order81.27300.00%
Burglary81.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Other theft40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.38-88.24%
Theft from the person10.25-98.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9736.879600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4812.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences466.081433.33%
Other theft305.830.00%
Public order173.800.00%
Robbery142.150.00%
Drugs131.770.00%
Vehicle crime91.650.00%
Shoplifting41.140.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.51-93.75%
Theft from the person10.38-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4828.254.35%
Anti-social behaviour416.08105.00%
Drugs375.1985.00%
Theft from the person274.69-20.59%
Other theft243.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.04200.00%
Burglary71.1440.00%
Robbery70.8940.00%
Vehicle crime70.8916.67%
Public order70.89-30.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.38-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.80-17.86%
Theft from the person345.83-12.82%
Other theft244.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.04-66.10%
Drugs202.5325.00%
Public order102.53-54.55%
Shoplifting71.27250.00%
Vehicle crime60.8950.00%
Robbery50.76-58.33%
Burglary50.63-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-57.14%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5932.053.51%
Violence and sexual offences567.4721.74%
Theft from the person397.0925.81%
Other theft244.94-17.24%
Public order223.0457.14%
Drugs162.796.67%
Robbery122.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5240.00%
Burglary60.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5731.293.64%
Violence and sexual offences467.22-19.30%
Theft from the person315.83-8.82%
Other theft293.937.41%
Robbery163.67220.00%
Drugs152.03-25.00%
Burglary151.90275.00%
Public order141.907.69%
Vehicle crime71.770.00%
Shoplifting70.8940.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5731.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour557.220.00%
Theft from the person346.970.00%
Other theft274.310.00%
Drugs203.420.00%
Public order132.530.00%
Bicycle theft81.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.010.00%
Vehicle crime71.010.00%
Shoplifting50.890.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202434
June 20241
April 202446
March 20243
January 202448
December 202346
November 202356
October 202346
September 202357

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202464
April 202448
January 202441
December 202320
November 202359
October 202357
September 202355

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202414
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 202410
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 170 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202418
April 202413
January 202437
December 202320
November 202316
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 202417
January 20247
December 202310
November 202322
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 20241
April 202430
January 202424
December 202324
November 202324
October 202329
September 202327

A total of 327 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202497
March 20241
January 202427
December 202334
November 202339
October 202331
September 202334

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total87
    Shoplifting85
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total43
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total29
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 5. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 14. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Regent'S Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Oval Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Early Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1