CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8PN

CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8PN, Camden has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.18 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8PN 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 8PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8PN, encompassing approximately 6312 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)

NW1 8PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27
  • Camden Lock Place with total crimes: 15

CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5638.18700.00%
Anti-social behaviour488.879.09%
Violence and sexual offences407.6037.93%
Theft from the person306.34200.00%
Drugs174.7588.89%
Vehicle crime162.69166.67%
Public order102.53100.00%
Other theft91.58125.00%
Robbery61.4350.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-60.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4420.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.970.00%
Theft from the person104.590.00%
Drugs91.580.00%
Shoplifting71.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Public order50.79400.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.16-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6032.795900.00%
Violence and sexual offences399.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.180.00%
Other theft184.750.00%
Robbery112.850.00%
Drugs101.740.00%
Public order101.580.00%
Vehicle crime101.580.00%
Burglary51.580.00%
Shoplifting50.790.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.3535.71%
Drugs286.0275.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.4450.00%
Theft from the person214.28-12.50%
Other theft153.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime132.38225.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.06100.00%
Robbery91.90800.00%
Bicycle theft41.43100.00%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Burglary30.48-62.50%
Public order30.48-50.00%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.18-26.32%
Theft from the person244.44-14.29%
Other theft203.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.17-47.06%
Drugs162.8514.29%
Burglary82.5333.33%
Public order61.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-14.29%
Shoplifting50.9525.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-66.67%
Other crime20.32-33.33%
Robbery10.32-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.04-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour346.02-5.56%
Theft from the person285.3912.00%
Other theft164.44-50.00%
Drugs142.5355.56%
Public order82.22-46.67%
Robbery71.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1175.00%
Bicycle theft61.11-33.33%
Burglary60.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime50.95-28.57%
Shoplifting40.79-42.86%
Other crime30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3933.74-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour366.1812.50%
Other theft325.7039.13%
Theft from the person255.070.00%
Burglary163.9677.78%
Public order152.5387.50%
Robbery142.38366.67%
Drugs92.22-43.75%
Bicycle theft91.430.00%
Vehicle crime71.430.00%
Shoplifting71.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-42.86%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.130.00%
Theft from the person255.070.00%
Other theft233.960.00%
Drugs163.640.00%
Bicycle theft92.530.00%
Burglary91.430.00%
Public order81.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.270.00%
Vehicle crime71.110.00%
Robbery31.110.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 20231
November 20237
October 202314
September 20233

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202444
April 202430
January 202427
December 202318
November 202334
October 202336
September 202332

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202410
January 202428
December 202316
November 202314
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202429
April 202439
January 202438
December 202328
November 202338
October 202339
September 202345

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202418
January 202415
December 202320
November 202316
October 202332
September 202323

A total of 224 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202410
April 202460
March 20241
January 202421
December 202324
November 202328
October 202325
September 202325

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202410
January 202413
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 20247
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total27
    Shoplifting22
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 7. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Wilmot Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1