NW1 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8BN

NW1 8BN, Camden has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.94 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW1 postcode area, which has experienced 956 crimes and a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW1 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8BN, encompassing approximately 4433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

NW1 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsden Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hawley Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Regent'S Park Road with total crimes: 8

NW1 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences258.800.00%
Theft from the person105.64900.00%
Shoplifting92.260.00%
Drugs82.030.00%
Burglary61.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 order20.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 order20.68-81.82%
Theft from the person10.45-97.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4838.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences3110.83933.33%
Anti-social behaviour286.990.00%
Other theft176.320.00%
Public order113.830.00%
Vehicle crime112.480.00%
Robbery82.480.00%
Burglary51.800.00%
Drugs41.130.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.68-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3632.2512.50%
Drugs218.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.74-14.29%
Theft from the person184.06-14.29%
Other theft134.0662.50%
Burglary112.9310.00%
Vehicle crime102.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.26200.00%
Robbery41.35-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Public order10.23-87.50%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.10-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour217.22-25.00%
Theft from the person214.7410.53%
Vehicle crime124.74100.00%
Burglary102.71150.00%
Public order82.26-50.00%
Other theft81.80-11.11%
Drugs71.80-22.22%
Robbery51.5866.67%
Shoplifting21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-66.67%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4234.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour289.47-3.45%
Theft from the person196.32-17.39%
Public order164.29128.57%
Drugs93.61125.00%
Other theft92.03-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.0350.00%
Vehicle crime61.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft51.3566.67%
Burglary41.13-55.56%
Robbery30.90-76.92%
Other crime30.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3036.76-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour296.7716.00%
Theft from the person236.540.00%
Other theft225.1929.41%
Vehicle crime144.96100.00%
Robbery133.16333.33%
Burglary92.9328.57%
Public order72.0340.00%
Shoplifting51.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-33.33%
Drugs40.90-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.90-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.990.00%
Theft from the person235.640.00%
Other theft175.190.00%
Drugs93.830.00%
Bicycle theft92.030.00%
Vehicle crime72.030.00%
Burglary71.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Public order51.350.00%
Robbery31.130.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202448
January 202418
December 202321
November 202319
October 202323
September 202323

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
April 202428
January 202418
December 202321
November 202328
October 202329
September 202325

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202431
March 20243
January 202436
December 202332
November 202342
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 202421
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 202417
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
January 20241
December 20238
November 202316
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marsden Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hawley Mews
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Regent'S Park Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Belmont Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bassett Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Castle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Eton College Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Modbury Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Castle Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Crogsland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Chalk Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ferdinand Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Haverstock Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Chalk Farm (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Queen'S Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Wilkin Street Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Healey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Athlone Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hawley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Leybourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Harmood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Castlehaven Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Powlett Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1