CAMDEN ROAD, NW1 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 9LQ

CAMDEN ROAD, NW1 9LQ, Camden has recorded a total of 475 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.60 per 1,000 population. This NW1 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 9LQ, encompassing approximately 9978 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 9LQ area, explore the NW1 9LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (105) incidents (156.10% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (28.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-18.68% decrease)

NW1 9LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 55
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 38

CAMDEN ROAD, NW1 9LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10547.60156.10%
Violence and sexual offences8910.5228.99%
Anti-social behaviour748.92-18.68%
Drugs457.42136.84%
Other theft404.51207.69%
Shoplifting284.01833.33%
Robbery222.8115.79%
Public order202.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime152.00275.00%
Burglary141.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.400.00%
Bicycle theft91.100.00%
Other crime30.90-25.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9130.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences699.122200.00%
Theft from the person416.921266.67%
Public order254.111150.00%
Robbery192.510.00%
Drugs191.901800.00%
Other theft131.90333.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.300.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Other crime40.400.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.200.00%
Theft from the person30.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.30200.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-87.50%

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 person122.91-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences81.20-88.06%
Other theft40.80-92.31%
Public order40.40-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13246.301785.71%
Anti-social behaviour9113.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences679.123250.00%
Other theft526.715100.00%
Shoplifting325.210.00%
Public order233.21666.67%
Drugs192.310.00%
Robbery171.900.00%
Burglary111.700.00%
Vehicle crime71.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 person71.30-91.03%
Public order30.70-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences20.30-97.62%
Other theft10.20-98.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8443.192.44%
Theft from the person788.4214.71%
Anti-social behaviour787.8221.88%
Other theft607.823.45%
Drugs286.01-3.45%
Shoplifting262.8113.04%
Public order232.61-4.17%
Robbery172.3130.77%
Burglary161.70128.57%
Criminal damage and arson121.6020.00%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8238.485.13%
Theft from the person688.22-21.84%
Anti-social behaviour646.81-25.58%
Other theft586.41-21.62%
Drugs295.81107.14%
Public order242.91-22.58%
Shoplifting232.4115.00%
Robbery132.31-59.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.30-44.44%
Burglary71.00-30.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime20.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.10-91.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8747.0010.13%
Anti-social behaviour868.72-9.47%
Violence and sexual offences788.62-29.73%
Other theft747.8217.46%
Robbery327.4228.00%
Public order313.21-3.12%
Shoplifting203.11-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson182.000.00%
Drugs141.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime121.40100.00%
Burglary101.20-33.33%
Other crime41.000.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11150.0111.00%
Anti-social behaviour9511.12-6.86%
Theft from the person799.52-4.82%
Other theft637.923.28%
Public order326.31-5.88%
Drugs283.2112.00%
Robbery252.8166.67%
Shoplifting212.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.1080.00%
Burglary151.8087.50%
Vehicle crime61.50-45.45%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10247.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10010.220.00%
Theft from the person8310.020.00%
Other theft618.320.00%
Public order346.110.00%
Drugs253.410.00%
Shoplifting212.510.00%
Robbery152.100.00%
Vehicle crime111.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.100.00%
Burglary81.000.00%
Bicycle theft40.800.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 202318
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 202312
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 208 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202419
July 20241
April 202419
January 202428
December 202329
November 202314
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 429 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202413
July 20243
May 20244
April 202452
March 20241
January 202460
December 202358
November 202374
October 202363
September 202361

A total of 160 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202417
January 202417
December 202313
November 202332
October 202325
September 202315

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20243
April 202432
January 202426
December 202323
November 202320
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 695 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202441
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024132
March 20247
January 202478
December 202368
November 202387
October 202379
September 202383

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202469
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202467
March 20242
January 202484
December 202382
November 202378
October 2023111
September 2023100

A total of 681 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202491
April 202491
January 202478
December 202364
November 202386
October 202395
September 2023102

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202411
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 20242
May 20244
April 202423
March 20243
January 202423
December 202324
November 202331
October 202332
September 202334

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 9LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total55
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total36
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Camden High Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mary Terrace
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Signmakers Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Camden Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gilbeys Yard
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Inverness Street
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jamestown Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 18. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Randolph Street
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Greenland Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Pratt Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Plender Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Greenland Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1