LEWIS STREET, NW1 8PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8PX

LEWIS STREET, NW1 8PX, Camden has recorded a total of 306 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.20 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8PX 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 8PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8PX, encompassing approximately 7251 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (828.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-1.72% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (25.00% increase)

NW1 8PX 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

LEWIS STREET, NW1 8PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6542.20828.57%
Anti-social behaviour578.96-1.72%
Violence and sexual offences557.8625.00%
Theft from the person437.58258.33%
Drugs225.9383.33%
Vehicle crime183.03350.00%
Other theft142.48100.00%
Public order111.9310.00%
Robbery81.5214.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5823.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.004300.00%
Drugs126.070.00%
Theft from the person121.651100.00%
Public order101.65900.00%
Robbery71.380.00%
Other theft70.97600.00%
Shoplifting70.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
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 order10.550.00%
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 theft10.28-95.65%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7635.037500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour425.930.00%
Other theft235.792200.00%
Robbery133.170.00%
Drugs121.790.00%
Vehicle crime111.650.00%
Public order101.52900.00%
Shoplifting101.380.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Bicycle theft40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
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 person10.41-96.43%
Other theft10.14-95.45%
Public order10.14-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5032.4147.06%
Anti-social behaviour506.9085.19%
Drugs316.9063.16%
Theft from the person284.28-6.67%
Other theft223.86-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson123.03100.00%
Vehicle crime101.65233.33%
Burglary71.38-36.36%
Robbery70.97250.00%
Public order60.97-33.33%
Shoplifting50.83-37.50%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.24-27.66%
Other theft324.6952.38%
Theft from the person304.41-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour274.14-40.00%
Drugs193.7218.75%
Burglary112.62175.00%
Public order91.52-40.00%
Shoplifting81.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Robbery20.41-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.28-87.50%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4731.58-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour456.48-13.46%
Theft from the person386.2118.75%
Other theft215.24-46.15%
Drugs162.9033.33%
Public order152.21-6.25%
Robbery112.07-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson91.5280.00%
Bicycle theft81.2414.29%
Shoplifting71.10-30.00%
Vehicle crime40.97-33.33%
Burglary40.55-73.33%
Other crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5236.274.00%
Anti-social behaviour527.1713.04%
Other theft397.1725.81%
Theft from the person325.38-5.88%
Public order164.4160.00%
Robbery162.21220.00%
Burglary152.2166.67%
Drugs122.07-45.45%
Shoplifting101.6566.67%
Bicycle theft71.38-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-44.44%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5032.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour466.900.00%
Theft from the person346.340.00%
Other theft314.690.00%
Drugs224.280.00%
Public order103.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.380.00%
Burglary91.240.00%
Bicycle theft81.240.00%
Vehicle crime71.100.00%
Shoplifting60.970.00%
Robbery50.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 202412
January 202431
December 202319
November 202316
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202413
January 20247
December 20232
November 202311
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 20247
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 295 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202412
July 20241
April 202476
March 20241
January 202428
December 202330
November 202338
October 202332
September 202334

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202444
July 20241
May 20241
April 202443
January 202450
December 202334
November 202347
October 202352
September 202350

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202422
December 202332
November 202321
October 202339
September 202331

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202458
April 202442
January 202450
December 202327
November 202345
October 202352
September 202346

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 202411
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8PX 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. Supermarket
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 9. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 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