HAWLEY STREET, NW1 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8BY

HAWLEY STREET, NW1 8BY, Camden has recorded a total of 492 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.55 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8BY, encompassing approximately 8856 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (158) incidents (1216.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (32.65% increase)

NW1 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 97
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42

HAWLEY STREET, NW1 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15855.551216.67%
Theft from the person7717.84120.00%
Violence and sexual offences658.6932.65%
Anti-social behaviour627.34-7.46%
Drugs337.0094.12%
Other theft273.73285.71%
Robbery213.0540.00%
Vehicle crime162.37300.00%
Public order121.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3525.00%
Burglary61.13-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.680.00%
Other crime10.45-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6727.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences497.562350.00%
Theft from the person355.531650.00%
Drugs173.951600.00%
Public order151.92400.00%
Robbery151.690.00%
Shoplifting121.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.350.00%
Burglary70.900.00%
Other theft70.79250.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Other crime40.450.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
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 person123.05-90.48%
Violence and sexual offences71.35-86.27%
Public order40.79-84.00%
Other theft30.45-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12640.421700.00%
Anti-social behaviour5114.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.762450.00%
Other theft365.760.00%
Public order254.061150.00%
Robbery172.820.00%
Drugs161.920.00%
Shoplifting111.810.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.340.00%
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 person71.24-88.14%
Public order20.79-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6636.47-2.94%
Theft from the person597.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour556.6657.14%
Other theft396.21-15.22%
Drugs384.4040.74%
Robbery144.2955.56%
Public order131.58-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson91.4750.00%
Burglary81.0214.29%
Vehicle crime80.9060.00%
Shoplifting70.90-50.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6833.42-6.85%
Theft from the person597.68-11.94%
Other theft466.6631.43%
Anti-social behaviour355.19-44.44%
Drugs273.9558.82%
Public order193.05-29.63%
Shoplifting142.15180.00%
Robbery91.58-60.87%
Burglary71.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.79-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.6825.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7338.284.29%
Theft from the person678.246.35%
Anti-social behaviour637.565.00%
Other theft357.11-18.60%
Public order273.953.85%
Robbery233.054.55%
Drugs172.60-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.9222.22%
Bicycle theft61.240.00%
Burglary50.68-68.75%
Shoplifting50.56-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7040.420.00%
Theft from the person637.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour607.110.00%
Other theft436.770.00%
Public order264.860.00%
Drugs232.940.00%
Robbery222.600.00%
Burglary162.480.00%
Shoplifting131.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.470.00%
Bicycle theft61.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202467
April 202451
January 202455
December 202335
November 202363
October 202360

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 507 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202435
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024126
March 20247
January 202459
December 202359
November 202367
October 202363

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202417
January 202414
December 20239
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202412
April 202411
January 20247
December 202314
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 172 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
July 20241
April 202416
January 202438
December 202327
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202449
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202451
March 20242
January 202466
December 202368
November 202373
October 202370

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20243
May 20244
April 202425
March 20242
January 202413
December 202319
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243
April 202436
January 202439
December 202346
November 202335
October 202343

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total97
    Shoplifting89
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total42
    Shoplifting22
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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
    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. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Kentish Town Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Camden Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1