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

Overview of Crime in NW1 8TE

CASTLE ROAD, NW1 8TE, Camden has recorded a total of 250 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.89 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8TE 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 8TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8TE, encompassing approximately 6597 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (46.67% increase)

NW1 8TE 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 8TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5637.89700.00%
Anti-social behaviour498.498.89%
Violence and sexual offences447.4346.67%
Theft from the person306.67200.00%
Drugs194.5590.00%
Vehicle crime152.88150.00%
Other theft122.27200.00%
Public order101.8266.67%
Robbery61.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences306.820.00%
Drugs104.550.00%
Theft from the person101.520.00%
Shoplifting71.520.00%
Public order61.06500.00%
Robbery60.910.00%
Vehicle crime60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Other theft40.610.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Burglary30.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6331.226200.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.460.00%
Other theft203.940.00%
Drugs113.030.00%
Robbery111.670.00%
Public order101.670.00%
Vehicle crime101.520.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Shoplifting50.760.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4328.1943.33%
Drugs306.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour294.5570.59%
Theft from the person244.40-7.69%
Other theft153.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson112.2783.33%
Vehicle crime111.67120.00%
Robbery81.67300.00%
Other crime31.2150.00%
Public order30.45-50.00%
Burglary30.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.45200.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.43-21.05%
Theft from the person264.55-23.53%
Other theft213.9423.53%
Drugs183.1828.57%
Anti-social behaviour172.73-48.48%
Burglary92.5880.00%
Public order61.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-14.29%
Shoplifting50.9125.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Robbery20.76-75.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.192.70%
Theft from the person345.7636.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.1510.00%
Other theft175.00-46.88%
Drugs142.5855.56%
Public order122.12-7.69%
Robbery81.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.2175.00%
Bicycle theft61.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.91-28.57%
Burglary50.76-66.67%
Shoplifting40.76-42.86%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.47-27.45%
Other theft325.6118.52%
Anti-social behaviour304.85-3.23%
Theft from the person254.55-10.71%
Burglary153.7987.50%
Robbery142.27250.00%
Public order132.1285.71%
Drugs91.97-47.06%
Bicycle theft81.360.00%
Vehicle crime71.210.00%
Shoplifting71.06250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-55.56%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5130.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.730.00%
Theft from the person284.700.00%
Other theft274.240.00%
Drugs174.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.580.00%
Bicycle theft81.360.00%
Burglary81.210.00%
Public order71.210.00%
Vehicle crime71.060.00%
Robbery41.060.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202411
January 202430
December 202318
November 202314
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202420
January 202415
December 202321
November 202317
October 202332
September 202327

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202430
April 202436
January 202443
December 202330
November 202338
October 202337
September 202351

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202445
April 202426
January 202429
December 202317
November 202333
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 241 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202410
April 202463
March 20241
January 202424
December 202326
November 202334
October 202325
September 202328

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 20247
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8TE 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 7. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1