NW1 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8NB

NW1 8NB, Camden has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.63 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8NB 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 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8NB, encompassing approximately 5325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (144) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

NW1 8NB 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 8NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14445.631500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2027.04-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences173.76112.50%
Theft from the person153.19114.29%
Other theft112.82120.00%
Burglary82.07700.00%
Vehicle crime81.5060.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5016.67%
Robbery61.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs20.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.7731.25%
Shoplifting93.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.69-11.11%
Theft from the person71.50-75.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.31500.00%
Other theft51.13-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.94-58.33%
Drugs20.940.00%
Public order20.38-60.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2917.65222.22%
Anti-social behaviour165.4523.08%
Vehicle crime123.00140.00%
Other theft112.2557.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.07-10.00%
Robbery71.6975.00%
Public order51.3166.67%
Shoplifting30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.96116.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.44-37.50%
Theft from the person91.880.00%
Other theft71.6975.00%
Drugs61.31500.00%
Burglary51.1325.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Robbery40.940.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56200.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.58-23.81%
Theft from the person93.00-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-75.00%
Vehicle crime51.13-44.44%
Other theft40.94-20.00%
Public order40.75-63.64%
Burglary40.75100.00%
Drugs10.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2419.34-31.43%
Violence and sexual offences214.5123.53%
Theft from the person163.9414.29%
Public order113.00266.67%
Vehicle crime92.0750.00%
Other theft51.69-61.54%
Shoplifting40.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75100.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3520.0925.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.57-32.00%
Theft from the person143.19-6.67%
Other theft132.638.33%
Vehicle crime62.44-45.45%
Burglary51.1325.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Shoplifting50.94150.00%
Public order30.94-40.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2821.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.260.00%
Theft from the person154.690.00%
Other theft122.820.00%
Vehicle crime112.250.00%
Public order52.070.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202416
January 202413
December 20236
November 202324
October 202335
September 202328

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202429
January 20249
December 20239
November 202316
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202412
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 20249
January 202410
December 202316
November 202321
October 202317
September 202325

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20247
January 20244
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8NB 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. Regent'S Park Road
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. St Mark'S Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Oval Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Berkley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Eglon Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Sharpleshall Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Albert Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kingstown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Primrose Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Rothwell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Albert Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Fitzroy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hopkinson'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chalcot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Primrose Hill Studios
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chalcot Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Edis Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1