NW1 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8QG

NW1 8QG, Camden has recorded a total of 408 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.79 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8QG, encompassing approximately 9535 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (30.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-17.57% decrease)

NW1 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 36

NW1 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9342.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences779.7530.51%
Anti-social behaviour618.07-17.57%
Drugs446.40131.58%
Other theft314.61244.44%
Robbery233.2527.78%
Shoplifting212.41425.00%
Vehicle crime212.20425.00%
Public order162.20-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.68-18.18%
Burglary60.94100.00%
Other crime30.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7426.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences597.761866.67%
Theft from the person316.19933.33%
Drugs193.251800.00%
Public order181.99800.00%
Robbery181.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.890.00%
Other theft91.15200.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Other crime40.420.00%
Burglary30.420.00%

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 theft31.260.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.31200.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-87.50%

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 person123.04-90.16%
Violence and sexual offences81.26-87.50%
Other theft40.84-88.89%
Public order40.42-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12240.271642.86%
Violence and sexual offences6412.793100.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.710.00%
Other theft366.403500.00%
Public order243.78700.00%
Shoplifting182.520.00%
Drugs171.890.00%
Robbery151.780.00%
Vehicle crime101.570.00%
Burglary71.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
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 person71.36-89.86%
Public order30.73-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-97.47%
Other theft10.21-97.87%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7941.218.22%
Anti-social behaviour748.2868.18%
Theft from the person697.769.52%
Other theft477.24-16.07%
Drugs394.9318.18%
Public order194.09-13.64%
Robbery181.99260.00%
Burglary131.8930.00%
Shoplifting111.36-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson111.1510.00%
Vehicle crime61.15200.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7335.657.35%
Theft from the person637.66-20.25%
Other theft566.611.82%
Anti-social behaviour445.87-42.11%
Drugs334.6157.14%
Public order223.46-21.43%
Shoplifting192.3172.73%
Criminal damage and arson101.99-37.50%
Burglary101.0566.67%
Robbery51.05-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7941.9511.27%
Anti-social behaviour768.28-2.56%
Violence and sexual offences687.97-20.00%
Other theft557.1317.02%
Robbery305.7750.00%
Public order283.15-6.67%
Drugs212.94-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson162.2014.29%
Shoplifting111.68-31.25%
Burglary61.15-68.42%
Vehicle crime50.63-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.52-42.86%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8544.46-8.60%
Anti-social behaviour788.910.00%
Theft from the person718.18-10.13%
Other theft477.45-7.84%
Public order304.930.00%
Drugs293.15-3.33%
Robbery203.04100.00%
Burglary192.10171.43%
Shoplifting161.9923.08%
Criminal damage and arson141.6840.00%
Bicycle theft71.47133.33%
Vehicle crime60.73-45.45%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9343.730.00%
Theft from the person799.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour788.280.00%
Other theft518.180.00%
Drugs305.350.00%
Public order303.150.00%
Shoplifting133.150.00%
Vehicle crime111.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.150.00%
Robbery101.050.00%
Burglary71.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202419
July 20241
April 202417
January 202439
December 202333
November 202321
October 202329
September 202330

A total of 340 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20249
July 20243
May 20244
April 202436
March 20241
January 202447
December 202356
November 202355
October 202347
September 202351

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 202415
January 202418
December 20235
November 202330
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20244
April 202418
January 202411
December 202319
November 202311
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 629 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202431
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024122
March 20247
January 202469
December 202363
November 202379
October 202371
September 202379

A total of 612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202459
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202464
March 20242
January 202479
December 202373
November 202368
October 202385
September 202393

A total of 546 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202474
April 202461
January 202474
December 202344
November 202376
October 202378
September 202378

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 202319
September 20237

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202316
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 20242
May 20244
April 202424
March 20243
January 202419
December 202322
November 202328
October 202330
September 202330

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8QG 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. Camden Town
    Total38
    Theft from the person19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Camden High Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Camden Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 16. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Randolph Street
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Kentish Town Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1