NW1 8JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8JY

NW1 8JY, Camden has recorded a total of 387 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.66 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8JY 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 8JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8JY, encompassing approximately 6711 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (155) incidents (1450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (131.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

NW1 8JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 99
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 46
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30

NW1 8JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15557.661450.00%
Violence and sexual offences5123.10131.82%
Anti-social behaviour487.60-5.88%
Theft from the person407.15150.00%
Drugs205.96185.71%
Other theft192.98280.00%
Vehicle crime142.83250.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.09150.00%
Public order91.4950.00%
Burglary91.34125.00%
Robbery91.34200.00%
Bicycle theft31.34200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5120.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.602100.00%
Theft from the person163.280.00%
Shoplifting102.380.00%
Drugs71.490.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Other theft50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7734.577600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4411.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.560.00%
Other theft284.620.00%
Shoplifting114.170.00%
Public order101.640.00%
Vehicle crime101.490.00%
Robbery91.490.00%
Drugs61.340.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-95.45%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3826.5280.95%
Violence and sexual offences315.66-6.06%
Theft from the person224.62-26.67%
Other theft223.2822.22%
Drugs193.2872.73%
Burglary102.83150.00%
Public order81.4914.29%
Shoplifting71.190.00%
Vehicle crime71.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04150.00%
Robbery50.7566.67%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.01-21.43%
Theft from the person304.92-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour214.47-58.82%
Other theft183.13-21.74%
Drugs112.6822.22%
Public order71.64-58.82%
Shoplifting71.04-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.04-16.67%
Burglary40.75100.00%
Robbery30.60-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5131.74-13.56%
Violence and sexual offences427.6010.53%
Theft from the person366.2644.00%
Other theft235.36-4.17%
Public order173.4388.89%
Robbery102.53-16.67%
Shoplifting91.49-25.00%
Drugs91.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.3450.00%
Bicycle theft30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Burglary20.45-77.78%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5931.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.790.00%
Theft from the person255.660.00%
Other theft243.730.00%
Shoplifting123.580.00%
Drugs121.790.00%
Robbery121.790.00%
Burglary91.790.00%
Public order91.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202422
June 20241
April 202431
January 202431
December 202333
November 202342
October 202338

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202451
April 202444
January 202438
December 202321
November 202351
October 202359

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202428
January 202422
December 202318
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 247 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202416
April 202477
March 20241
January 202422
December 202330
November 202336
October 202325

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20246
January 202419
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 202410
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total99
    Shoplifting90
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total46
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    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. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Regent'S Park Road
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. St Mark'S Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 15. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Prince Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parkway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Oval Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Early Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Berkley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Eglon Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Sharpleshall Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Albert Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Kingstown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1