NW1 8RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8RJ

NW1 8RJ, Camden has recorded a total of 480 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.31 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8RJ 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 8RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8RJ, encompassing approximately 8232 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (155) incidents (1309.09% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (73) incidents (204.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (29.63% increase)

NW1 8RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 102
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

NW1 8RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15558.311309.09%
Theft from the person7318.83204.17%
Violence and sexual offences708.8729.63%
Anti-social behaviour618.50-11.59%
Drugs337.4194.12%
Vehicle crime214.01425.00%
Other theft212.55110.00%
Robbery172.5521.43%
Public order132.07-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson71.580.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Other crime10.49-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6928.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences548.381700.00%
Theft from the person246.56700.00%
Drugs172.921600.00%
Public order172.07466.67%
Robbery142.070.00%
Shoplifting111.700.00%
Other theft101.34233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.210.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Other crime40.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.580.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.36200.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-87.50%

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 person123.52-89.19%
Violence and sexual offences81.46-84.91%
Other theft40.97-87.10%
Public order40.49-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11141.301485.71%
Violence and sexual offences5313.482550.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.440.00%
Other theft316.203000.00%
Public order213.77600.00%
Robbery182.550.00%
Drugs162.190.00%
Shoplifting111.940.00%
Vehicle crime91.340.00%
Burglary71.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

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 person71.58-87.27%
Public order30.85-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences20.36-97.06%
Other theft10.24-97.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6840.816.25%
Anti-social behaviour618.2674.29%
Theft from the person557.41-3.51%
Other theft436.68-12.24%
Drugs395.2244.44%
Robbery164.74220.00%
Public order141.94-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7037.50%
Vehicle crime91.34350.00%
Burglary71.09-22.22%
Shoplifting60.85-60.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6435.47-1.54%
Theft from the person577.77-9.52%
Other theft496.9244.12%
Anti-social behaviour355.95-42.62%
Drugs274.2550.00%
Public order203.28-23.08%
Shoplifting152.43150.00%
Burglary91.8280.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.09-42.86%
Robbery50.97-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6540.09-7.14%
Theft from the person637.9010.53%
Anti-social behaviour617.65-7.58%
Other theft347.41-26.09%
Public order264.13-7.14%
Robbery253.168.70%
Drugs183.04-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson142.1940.00%
Bicycle theft81.7014.29%
Shoplifting60.97-45.45%
Burglary50.73-68.75%
Vehicle crime30.61-50.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7044.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour668.500.00%
Theft from the person578.020.00%
Other theft466.920.00%
Public order285.590.00%
Robbery233.400.00%
Drugs212.790.00%
Burglary162.550.00%
Shoplifting111.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.340.00%
Bicycle theft71.210.00%
Vehicle crime60.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202469
April 202451
January 202461
December 202335
November 202361
October 202366

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202418
January 202416
December 20235
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 202411
April 202411
January 20246
December 202315
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 172 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
July 20241
April 202416
January 202439
December 202327
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20244
April 20249
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202454
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202453
March 20242
January 202468
December 202364
November 202365
October 202370

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20243
May 20244
April 202431
March 20241
January 202443
December 202349
November 202334
October 202346

A total of 462 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202424
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024111
March 20247
January 202455
December 202357
November 202363
October 202357

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202421
March 20243
January 202414
December 202320
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total102
    Shoplifting90
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    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. Camden Town
    Total38
    Theft from the person19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total29
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 6. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 25. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Kentish Town Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rochester Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1