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

Overview of Crime in NW1 8QT

LEWIS STREET, NW1 8QT, Camden has recorded a total of 380 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.31 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8QT 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 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8QT, encompassing approximately 6870 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (147) incidents (1533.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (3.51% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (52.94% increase)

NW1 8QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 92
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30

LEWIS STREET, NW1 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14755.311533.33%
Anti-social behaviour5921.403.51%
Violence and sexual offences528.5952.94%
Theft from the person357.57191.67%
Drugs235.0991.67%
Vehicle crime173.35240.00%
Other theft142.47180.00%
Robbery102.0466.67%
Public order101.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4625.00%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5722.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences348.300.00%
Drugs124.950.00%
Theft from the person121.750.00%
Shoplifting91.750.00%
Public order61.31500.00%
Robbery60.870.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Other theft50.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Burglary30.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7335.527200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4210.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour386.110.00%
Other theft295.530.00%
Robbery144.220.00%
Drugs112.040.00%
Vehicle crime101.600.00%
Public order91.460.00%
Shoplifting51.310.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.4445.45%
Anti-social behaviour456.9987.50%
Drugs316.5572.22%
Theft from the person254.51-19.35%
Other theft193.64-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson112.77120.00%
Vehicle crime101.6042.86%
Robbery91.46350.00%
Burglary51.31-37.50%
Public order40.73-42.86%
Shoplifting30.58-50.00%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.87-34.00%
Theft from the person314.80-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour244.51-54.72%
Other theft213.49-8.70%
Drugs183.0628.57%
Burglary82.6260.00%
Public order71.16-46.15%
Vehicle crime71.0240.00%
Shoplifting61.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-37.50%
Robbery20.73-75.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5333.19-5.36%
Violence and sexual offences507.7147.06%
Theft from the person377.2827.59%
Other theft235.39-32.35%
Drugs143.3540.00%
Public order132.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.89100.00%
Robbery81.16-42.86%
Bicycle theft61.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.87-28.57%
Burglary50.73-61.54%
Shoplifting30.73-40.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5633.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences348.150.00%
Other theft344.950.00%
Theft from the person294.950.00%
Robbery144.220.00%
Public order132.040.00%
Burglary131.890.00%
Drugs101.890.00%
Bicycle theft81.460.00%
Vehicle crime71.160.00%
Shoplifting51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 47.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202457
April 202438
January 202445
December 202324
November 202353
October 202356

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202414
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 20249
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
April 202411
January 202431
December 202318
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202434
April 202442
January 202448
December 202333
November 202350
October 202334

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202429
January 202419
December 202321
November 202323
October 202334

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 243 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202412
April 202473
March 20241
January 202425
December 202331
November 202337
October 202329

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total92
    Shoplifting86
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total27
    Shoplifting22
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 10. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Kentish Town Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Wilmot Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1