NW1 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8AU

NW1 8AU, Camden has recorded a total of 314 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.48 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8AU, encompassing approximately 5191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (147) incidents (1533.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)

NW1 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 87
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27

NW1 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14760.481533.33%
Anti-social behaviour4128.32-2.38%
Violence and sexual offences327.9060.00%
Theft from the person276.1680.00%
Vehicle crime145.2075.00%
Drugs122.7050.00%
Other theft102.31233.33%
Robbery91.93350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.7350.00%
Burglary61.730.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4223.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences208.090.00%
Theft from the person153.851400.00%
Shoplifting92.890.00%
Vehicle crime81.730.00%
Drugs81.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.540.00%
Burglary61.160.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Robbery20.580.00%

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 order20.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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 order20.58-85.71%
Theft from the person10.39-98.41%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6336.986200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3012.14900.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.780.00%
Other theft195.390.00%
Public order143.660.00%
Vehicle crime112.700.00%
Robbery82.120.00%
Drugs51.540.00%
Burglary50.960.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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 offences30.77-92.68%
Theft from the person10.58-95.45%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.4757.69%
Theft from the person227.90-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour204.24-9.09%
Other theft163.8523.08%
Drugs163.08220.00%
Burglary123.08140.00%
Vehicle crime82.310.00%
Robbery61.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16400.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Public order10.19-87.50%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2723.69-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences265.20-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour225.01-38.89%
Other theft134.240.00%
Public order82.50-57.89%
Vehicle crime81.54-11.11%
Drugs51.54-37.50%
Robbery50.96150.00%
Burglary50.9666.67%
Shoplifting30.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4134.0932.26%
Anti-social behaviour367.90-12.20%
Theft from the person286.93-3.45%
Public order195.39111.11%
Other theft133.66-48.00%
Vehicle crime92.50-35.71%
Drugs81.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.540.00%
Bicycle theft51.1666.67%
Shoplifting40.96-20.00%
Burglary30.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Robbery20.39-83.33%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4136.6010.81%
Violence and sexual offences317.90-24.39%
Theft from the person295.97-3.33%
Other theft255.5925.00%
Vehicle crime144.8275.00%
Robbery122.70200.00%
Public order92.3150.00%
Burglary91.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.730.00%
Drugs61.160.00%
Shoplifting51.16400.00%
Bicycle theft30.96-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4133.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour377.900.00%
Theft from the person307.130.00%
Other theft205.780.00%
Vehicle crime83.850.00%
Burglary61.540.00%
Public order61.160.00%
Drugs61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.160.00%
Bicycle theft61.160.00%
Robbery41.160.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202442
April 202428
January 202420
December 202322
November 202336
October 202341
September 202337

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202420
April 202430
March 20243
January 202441
December 202326
November 202341
October 202331
September 202341

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 20249
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20245
January 202416
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
January 20241
December 20238
November 202319
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202463
March 20241
January 202422
December 202327
November 202328
October 202329
September 202330

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
April 202419
January 202416
December 202313
November 202313
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total87
    Shoplifting85
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total27
    Shoplifting22
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Regent'S Park Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Berkley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Eglon Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sharpleshall Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1