NW1 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8HP

NW1 8HP, Camden has recorded a total of 323 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.28 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8HP, encompassing approximately 4947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (146) incidents (1522.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)

NW1 8HP 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 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14665.281522.22%
Anti-social behaviour4229.51-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences338.4913.79%
Theft from the person266.6785.71%
Drugs175.2554.55%
Vehicle crime163.44220.00%
Other theft113.23266.67%
Robbery82.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.62100.00%
Public order61.6250.00%
Burglary51.21-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4326.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.690.00%
Theft from the person145.861300.00%
Drugs112.830.00%
Shoplifting92.220.00%
Burglary61.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 order20.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 order20.61-83.33%
Theft from the person10.40-98.51%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6741.036600.00%
Violence and sexual offences3513.541066.67%
Anti-social behaviour317.070.00%
Other theft186.270.00%
Vehicle crime123.640.00%
Public order122.430.00%
Robbery102.430.00%
Drugs52.020.00%
Burglary51.010.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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 offences30.81-93.33%
Theft from the person10.61-95.45%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.1636.36%
Drugs259.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.050.00%
Theft from the person224.45-21.43%
Other theft144.45-12.50%
Burglary132.8344.44%
Vehicle crime102.63-16.67%
Robbery62.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.21200.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Public order10.20-87.50%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.11-26.67%
Theft from the person286.67-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour225.66-40.54%
Other theft164.4523.08%
Vehicle crime123.23100.00%
Drugs102.43-9.09%
Burglary92.02125.00%
Public order81.82-55.56%
Robbery51.6225.00%
Shoplifting31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4537.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour379.10-17.78%
Theft from the person307.483.45%
Public order186.06125.00%
Other theft133.64-51.85%
Drugs112.6357.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.220.00%
Bicycle theft61.21100.00%
Vehicle crime61.21-60.00%
Robbery41.21-71.43%
Burglary40.81-63.64%
Other crime30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4541.6415.38%
Violence and sexual offences369.10-16.28%
Theft from the person297.28-6.45%
Other theft275.8642.11%
Vehicle crime155.4687.50%
Robbery143.03250.00%
Burglary112.8383.33%
Public order82.220.00%
Drugs71.62-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.410.00%
Shoplifting51.21400.00%
Bicycle theft31.01-62.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4337.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour398.690.00%
Theft from the person317.880.00%
Other theft196.270.00%
Drugs103.840.00%
Public order82.020.00%
Vehicle crime81.620.00%
Bicycle theft81.620.00%
Burglary61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.210.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202443
April 202431
January 202422
December 202322
November 202337
October 202345
September 202339

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024146
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 20245
January 202425
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
April 202435
March 20243
January 202445
December 202333
November 202345
October 202336
September 202343

A total of 250 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202467
March 20241
January 202422
December 202328
November 202330
October 202329
September 202331

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 202418
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
January 20241
December 20238
November 202318
October 20238
September 20238

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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8HP 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. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1