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

Overview of Crime in NW1 8PT

CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8PT, Camden has recorded a total of 301 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.76 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8PT 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 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8PT, encompassing approximately 7039 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (771.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-7.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (21.43% increase)

NW1 8PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27

CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6142.76771.43%
Anti-social behaviour598.67-7.81%
Violence and sexual offences518.3821.43%
Theft from the person437.25258.33%
Drugs226.1183.33%
Vehicle crime193.13280.00%
Other theft142.70133.33%
Public order121.9950.00%
Robbery71.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Burglary30.57200.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6424.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences429.094100.00%
Drugs125.970.00%
Theft from the person121.701100.00%
Public order81.70700.00%
Shoplifting71.140.00%
Robbery60.990.00%
Other theft60.85500.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.28-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7236.087100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4710.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences466.680.00%
Other theft246.542300.00%
Drugs123.410.00%
Robbery121.700.00%
Vehicle crime111.700.00%
Public order101.56900.00%
Shoplifting61.420.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.43-96.43%
Other theft10.14-95.45%
Public order10.14-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5533.9596.43%
Violence and sexual offences497.8144.12%
Drugs306.9657.89%
Theft from the person284.260.00%
Other theft223.98-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson133.13116.67%
Vehicle crime101.85233.33%
Public order71.42-12.50%
Burglary70.99-36.36%
Robbery70.99600.00%
Shoplifting30.99-50.00%
Other crime30.43200.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.15-24.44%
Other theft314.8340.91%
Anti-social behaviour284.40-44.00%
Theft from the person283.98-24.32%
Drugs193.9826.67%
Burglary112.70175.00%
Public order81.56-38.46%
Shoplifting61.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Robbery10.43-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.14-83.33%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5031.96-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences457.10-6.25%
Theft from the person376.3927.59%
Other theft225.26-42.11%
Drugs153.1325.00%
Public order132.13-7.14%
Robbery111.85-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.56100.00%
Bicycle theft61.42-25.00%
Shoplifting40.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.57-33.33%
Burglary40.57-76.47%
Other crime30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5535.947.84%
Violence and sexual offences487.81-2.04%
Other theft386.8231.03%
Theft from the person295.40-6.45%
Burglary174.1270.00%
Public order142.4255.56%
Robbery141.99180.00%
Drugs121.99-45.45%
Bicycle theft81.700.00%
Shoplifting71.14133.33%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-37.50%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5132.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences497.250.00%
Theft from the person316.960.00%
Other theft294.400.00%
Drugs224.120.00%
Burglary103.130.00%
Public order91.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.280.00%
Bicycle theft81.140.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 202412
January 202430
December 202319
November 202315
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202412
January 20247
December 20231
November 202311
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 282 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202412
July 20241
April 202472
March 20241
January 202428
December 202328
November 202337
October 202329
September 202331

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202442
July 20241
May 20241
April 202446
January 202449
December 202334
November 202345
October 202348
September 202349

A total of 189 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202422
December 202331
November 202322
October 202338
September 202329

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202464
April 202447
January 202455
December 202328
November 202350
October 202355
September 202351

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 202413
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202411
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20231
November 20233

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total27
    Shoplifting22
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 8. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Rochester Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Camden Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1