CHALCOT SQUARE, NW1 8YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8YA

CHALCOT SQUARE, NW1 8YA, Camden has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.40 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8YA 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 8YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8YA, encompassing approximately 5083 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (1511.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

NW1 8YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 87
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

CHALCOT SQUARE, NW1 8YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14547.401511.11%
Anti-social behaviour2528.52-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences164.9260.00%
Theft from the person143.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.7550.00%
Vehicle crime81.7733.33%
Other theft71.5740.00%
Robbery71.38600.00%
Burglary41.38-33.33%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.310.00%
Theft from the person105.11900.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.970.00%
Shoplifting91.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Drugs51.180.00%
Other theft50.98400.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 order20.59-75.00%
Theft from the person10.39-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3321.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.15400.00%
Other theft132.950.00%
Vehicle crime92.560.00%
Public order81.770.00%
Robbery51.570.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.59-78.57%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.74-33.33%
Theft from the person122.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.360.00%
Other theft112.1683.33%
Burglary62.1650.00%
Robbery61.1850.00%
Drugs61.18500.00%
Vehicle crime51.18-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Public order10.20-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.75-22.22%
Theft from the person124.13-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour112.36-54.17%
Vehicle crime82.16-20.00%
Other theft61.57-14.29%
Public order61.18-57.14%
Robbery41.180.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Drugs10.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.8228.57%
Anti-social behaviour245.31-29.41%
Theft from the person194.725.56%
Public order143.74250.00%
Vehicle crime102.7511.11%
Other theft71.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38150.00%
Drugs30.9850.00%
Shoplifting30.59-40.00%
Burglary20.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3423.6030.77%
Violence and sexual offences216.69-16.00%
Theft from the person184.13-5.26%
Other theft143.5427.27%
Vehicle crime92.75-10.00%
Burglary61.7750.00%
Robbery51.1825.00%
Shoplifting50.98150.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2622.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.110.00%
Theft from the person194.920.00%
Other theft113.740.00%
Vehicle crime102.160.00%
Robbery41.970.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 202314
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
January 202412
December 202312
November 202319
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202415
March 20243
January 202414
December 202321
November 202327
October 202321
September 202325

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
April 202416
January 202411
December 202311
November 202324
October 202334
September 202326

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 202413
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 202314
September 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total87
    Shoplifting85
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Regent'S Park Road
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. St Mark'S Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. St Mark'S Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Berkley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Eglon Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Sharpleshall Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albert Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kingstown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Provost Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Eton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Primrose Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Rothwell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Oppidans Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Albert Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Fitzroy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hopkinson'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chalcot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Primrose Hill Studios
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chalcot Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Edis Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1