BUCK STREET, NW1 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8NJ

BUCK STREET, NW1 8NJ, Camden has recorded a total of 545 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.69 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8NJ, encompassing approximately 9446 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (113) incidents (1783.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (106) incidents (186.49% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (41.27% increase)

NW1 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 126
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

BUCK STREET, NW1 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11357.691783.33%
Theft from the person10611.96186.49%
Violence and sexual offences8911.2241.27%
Anti-social behaviour689.42-6.85%
Drugs447.20131.58%
Other theft364.66200.00%
Robbery233.8121.05%
Vehicle crime192.43375.00%
Public order182.01-25.00%
Burglary121.91140.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.27-16.67%
Bicycle theft61.060.00%
Other crime10.64-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7329.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences637.732000.00%
Theft from the person376.671133.33%
Public order243.921100.00%
Robbery192.540.00%
Drugs192.011800.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.010.00%
Other theft121.27300.00%
Shoplifting61.270.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Other crime40.420.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.270.00%
Theft from the person30.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.32200.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-87.50%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123.07-91.11%
Violence and sexual offences81.27-87.69%
Other theft40.85-92.31%
Public order40.42-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13548.061828.57%
Anti-social behaviour8214.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences658.683150.00%
Other theft526.885100.00%
Shoplifting305.500.00%
Public order263.18766.67%
Drugs182.750.00%
Robbery181.910.00%
Vehicle crime91.910.00%
Burglary80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime20.210.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71.38-91.36%
Public order30.74-86.36%
Violence and sexual offences20.32-97.80%
Other theft10.21-98.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9145.849.64%
Theft from the person819.639.46%
Anti-social behaviour728.5750.00%
Other theft597.620.00%
Drugs386.2518.75%
Public order224.02-12.00%
Shoplifting192.33-9.52%
Robbery172.0130.77%
Burglary141.80133.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.4810.00%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8340.019.21%
Theft from the person748.79-19.57%
Other theft597.83-20.27%
Anti-social behaviour486.25-40.74%
Drugs325.0860.00%
Public order253.39-19.35%
Shoplifting212.655.00%
Robbery132.22-60.61%
Criminal damage and arson101.38-47.37%
Burglary61.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime20.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9249.5412.20%
Anti-social behaviour819.742.53%
Violence and sexual offences768.57-21.65%
Other theft748.0523.33%
Robbery337.8343.48%
Public order313.496.90%
Shoplifting203.280.00%
Drugs202.12-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson192.1218.75%
Vehicle crime92.0180.00%
Burglary60.95-62.50%
Other crime40.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.42-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9749.010.00%
Theft from the person8210.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour798.680.00%
Other theft608.360.00%
Public order296.350.00%
Drugs293.070.00%
Robbery233.070.00%
Shoplifting202.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.120.00%
Burglary161.690.00%
Bicycle theft51.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202419
July 20241
April 202418
January 202438
December 202332
November 202320
October 202329

A total of 360 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202412
July 20243
May 20244
April 202452
March 20241
January 202459
December 202359
November 202374
October 202360

A total of 146 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
April 202418
January 202417
December 202313
November 202333
October 202323

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 20246
April 202430
January 202419
December 202321
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 629 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202437
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024135
March 20247
January 202481
December 202374
November 202392
October 202382

A total of 578 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202463
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202465
March 20242
January 202491
December 202383
November 202376
October 202397

A total of 503 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202473
April 202482
January 202472
December 202348
November 202381
October 202379

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20248
January 202414
December 20236
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 20242
May 20244
April 202426
March 20243
January 202422
December 202325
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 8 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
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total126
    Shoplifting96
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Camden Town
    Total38
    Theft from the person19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Camden High Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mary Terrace
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Signmakers Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Camden Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 18. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Regent'S Park Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2