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

Overview of Crime in NW1 8SU

CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8SU, Camden has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.23 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8SU, encompassing approximately 5584 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 8SU area, explore the NW1 8SU 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: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)

NW1 8SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27
  • Camden Lock Place with total crimes: 15

CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8SU 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 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6144.23771.43%
Anti-social behaviour4210.9210.53%
Violence and sexual offences417.5224.24%
Theft from the person307.34150.00%
Drugs185.3780.00%
Vehicle crime143.22366.67%
Other theft122.51300.00%
Robbery82.15166.67%
Public order71.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Burglary30.72-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3822.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.800.00%
Theft from the person125.911100.00%
Drugs102.150.00%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Burglary61.250.00%
Public order41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.54-84.62%
Theft from the person10.36-98.59%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7137.787000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3912.711200.00%
Other theft226.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.940.00%
Public order133.940.00%
Vehicle crime122.330.00%
Robbery102.150.00%
Drugs61.790.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.72-93.18%
Theft from the person10.54-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.0837.50%
Drugs277.88125.00%
Theft from the person214.83-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour163.76-23.81%
Other theft152.86-16.67%
Burglary102.6911.11%
Robbery91.7980.00%
Vehicle crime81.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4340.00%
Public order31.25-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.22-25.58%
Theft from the person275.73-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour214.83-34.38%
Other theft183.76-5.26%
Drugs123.229.09%
Burglary92.1550.00%
Public order81.61-38.46%
Vehicle crime81.4333.33%
Shoplifting51.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-28.57%
Robbery50.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4333.484.88%
Theft from the person337.706.45%
Anti-social behaviour325.9110.34%
Other theft195.73-42.42%
Public order133.4030.00%
Drugs112.3337.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.9740.00%
Vehicle crime61.25-25.00%
Burglary61.07-53.85%
Bicycle theft51.0725.00%
Robbery50.90-61.54%
Shoplifting30.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4135.990.00%
Other theft337.340.00%
Theft from the person315.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.550.00%
Burglary135.190.00%
Robbery132.330.00%
Public order102.330.00%
Drugs81.790.00%
Vehicle crime81.430.00%
Shoplifting61.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
April 202422
January 202415
December 202318
November 202319
October 202333

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 228 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202471
March 20241
January 202421
December 202327
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202433
April 202439
March 20243
January 202444
December 202332
November 202343
October 202341

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
April 202422
January 202416
December 202321
November 202332
October 202329

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 20246
January 202427
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
January 20243
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total27
    Shoplifting22
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Farrier Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Kentish Town Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Regent'S Park Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3