NW1 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8HR

NW1 8HR, Camden has recorded a total of 422 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.99 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8HR, encompassing approximately 8117 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (153) incidents (1290.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

NW1 8HR 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30

NW1 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15351.991290.91%
Violence and sexual offences5818.8526.09%
Anti-social behaviour567.15-11.11%
Theft from the person526.90188.89%
Drugs326.41100.00%
Other theft183.94125.00%
Robbery162.2260.00%
Vehicle crime151.97400.00%
Public order91.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1120.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6324.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences467.762200.00%
Theft from the person185.67800.00%
Drugs162.221500.00%
Public order121.97300.00%
Shoplifting111.480.00%
Robbery101.360.00%
Other theft81.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Other crime40.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%

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 order31.230.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.25100.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-85.71%

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 person123.33-88.12%
Violence and sexual offences71.48-84.78%
Public order40.86-77.78%
Other theft30.49-91.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10137.821342.86%
Anti-social behaviour4612.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.672200.00%
Other theft355.670.00%
Public order184.31800.00%
Robbery162.220.00%
Drugs161.970.00%
Shoplifting91.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.110.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 person71.36-85.11%
Public order20.86-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6236.108.77%
Anti-social behaviour527.6492.59%
Theft from the person476.41-14.55%
Drugs375.7942.31%
Other theft324.56-15.79%
Robbery133.94225.00%
Public order121.60-33.33%
Burglary91.4812.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.1180.00%
Vehicle crime71.1175.00%
Shoplifting60.86-45.45%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5731.29-13.64%
Theft from the person557.02-5.17%
Other theft386.7815.15%
Anti-social behaviour274.68-52.63%
Drugs263.3352.94%
Public order183.20-21.74%
Shoplifting112.22120.00%
Burglary81.3660.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-50.00%
Robbery40.62-77.78%
Vehicle crime40.4933.33%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6637.336.45%
Theft from the person588.1313.73%
Anti-social behaviour577.15-6.56%
Other theft337.02-23.26%
Public order234.07-8.00%
Robbery182.83-14.29%
Drugs172.22-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson102.0942.86%
Bicycle theft61.230.00%
Burglary50.74-68.75%
Shoplifting50.62-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6240.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.640.00%
Theft from the person517.520.00%
Other theft436.280.00%
Public order255.300.00%
Robbery213.080.00%
Drugs182.590.00%
Burglary162.220.00%
Shoplifting111.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.360.00%
Bicycle theft60.860.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202463
April 202446
January 202452
December 202327
November 202357
October 202361

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202416
January 202413
December 20234
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
August 202411
April 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202416
July 20241
April 202416
January 202437
December 202326
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202446
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202446
March 20242
January 202462
December 202357
November 202366
October 202362

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 202435
January 202432
December 202338
November 202333
October 202343

A total of 403 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202418
July 20242
May 202412
April 2024101
March 20247
January 202447
December 202355
November 202358
October 202351

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
May 20244
April 202418
March 20242
January 202412
December 202318
November 202323
October 202325

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 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8HR 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. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total29
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 14. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Kentish Town Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Camden Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Early Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1