NW1 8FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8FA

NW1 8FA, Camden has recorded a total of 289 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.21 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8FA 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 8FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8FA, encompassing approximately 4432 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 8FA area, explore the NW1 8FA 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: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

NW1 8FA 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: 24

NW1 8FA 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 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14765.211533.33%
Anti-social behaviour4433.1712.82%
Violence and sexual offences229.93-15.38%
Theft from the person184.9680.00%
Vehicle crime124.06100.00%
Drugs112.7183.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.4850.00%
Other theft82.03300.00%
Robbery61.81200.00%
Burglary51.35-16.67%
Public order31.1350.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.800.00%
Theft from the person105.87900.00%
Shoplifting92.260.00%
Burglary62.030.00%
Vehicle crime61.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.350.00%
Drugs61.350.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
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 order20.68-85.71%
Theft from the person10.45-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4338.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.70833.33%
Anti-social behaviour276.320.00%
Other theft176.090.00%
Vehicle crime143.840.00%
Public order143.160.00%
Robbery83.160.00%
Drugs51.810.00%
Burglary51.130.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
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 offences30.68-91.18%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.46-2.86%
Theft from the person187.67-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour174.06-26.09%
Other theft153.84114.29%
Burglary113.3822.22%
Vehicle crime102.48-16.67%
Drugs92.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.03500.00%
Robbery51.35-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.130.00%
Public order31.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.65-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour237.90-11.54%
Theft from the person195.19-13.64%
Vehicle crime124.2933.33%
Public order92.71-55.00%
Burglary92.03125.00%
Other theft72.03-12.50%
Robbery61.580.00%
Drugs31.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-87.50%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3934.7539.29%
Anti-social behaviour268.800.00%
Theft from the person225.870.00%
Public order204.96185.71%
Vehicle crime94.51-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.03166.67%
Other theft81.81-63.64%
Drugs61.81200.00%
Burglary41.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.9033.33%
Shoplifting30.90-40.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2833.39-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour266.32-10.34%
Other theft225.8729.41%
Theft from the person224.960.00%
Vehicle crime134.9630.00%
Robbery92.93350.00%
Burglary82.0333.33%
Public order71.8175.00%
Shoplifting51.58400.00%
Bicycle theft31.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-50.00%
Drugs20.68-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour297.450.00%
Theft from the person226.540.00%
Other theft174.960.00%
Vehicle crime103.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.260.00%
Burglary61.350.00%
Bicycle theft61.350.00%
Drugs41.350.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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 20245
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
April 202427
January 202417
December 202323
November 202326
October 202326
September 202329

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

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 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202443
January 202418
December 202319
November 202322
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202414
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
April 202428
March 20243
January 202434
December 202335
November 202339
October 202328
September 202333

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
April 202417
January 202415
December 20237
November 20238
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
January 20243
December 20239
November 202320
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

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 8FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total87
    Shoplifting85
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Regent'S Park Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Maitland Park Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 17. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Berkley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Eglon Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Provost Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Eton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2