NW1 9LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 9LS

NW1 9LS, Camden has recorded a total of 242 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.11 per 1,000 population. This NW1 9LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW1 postcode area, which has experienced 956 crimes and a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW1 9LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 9LS, encompassing approximately 9639 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (866.67% increase)

NW1 9LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 24
  • Camden Town with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18

NW1 9LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6525.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences606.741900.00%
Theft from the person296.22866.67%
Public order203.01900.00%
Robbery172.070.00%
Drugs171.761600.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.760.00%
Other theft81.14166.67%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Other crime40.520.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Burglary30.310.00%

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 theft31.240.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.31200.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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 person123.01-88.24%
Violence and sexual offences81.24-88.24%
Other theft40.83-86.67%
Public order40.41-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10236.211600.00%
Violence and sexual offences6810.583300.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.050.00%
Other theft306.332900.00%
Public order193.11533.33%
Drugs171.970.00%
Robbery141.760.00%
Shoplifting131.450.00%
Burglary71.350.00%
Vehicle crime70.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61.24-89.83%
Public order30.62-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-97.65%
Other theft10.21-97.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8538.7023.19%
Anti-social behaviour748.8264.44%
Theft from the person597.6820.41%
Other theft436.12-20.37%
Drugs334.4610.00%
Public order183.42-5.26%
Robbery141.87133.33%
Burglary131.4518.18%
Shoplifting111.35-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.83250.00%
Bicycle theft40.73300.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6932.7821.05%
Other theft547.1612.50%
Theft from the person495.60-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour455.08-34.78%
Drugs304.6776.47%
Public order193.11-29.63%
Shoplifting171.9788.89%
Burglary111.7657.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.14-41.18%
Robbery61.04-79.31%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6936.9315.00%
Theft from the person637.165.00%
Violence and sexual offences576.54-28.75%
Other theft485.9129.73%
Robbery294.9861.11%
Public order273.0112.50%
Criminal damage and arson172.8030.77%
Drugs171.76-37.04%
Shoplifting91.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime80.93300.00%
Burglary70.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.73-20.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8036.7211.11%
Theft from the person608.30-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour606.22-9.09%
Other theft376.22-17.78%
Drugs273.84-3.57%
Public order242.80-11.11%
Robbery182.4963.64%
Burglary141.87133.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.45116.67%
Shoplifting121.35-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.2425.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7237.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour667.470.00%
Theft from the person656.850.00%
Other theft456.740.00%
Drugs284.670.00%
Public order272.900.00%
Shoplifting142.800.00%
Robbery111.450.00%
Vehicle crime101.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Burglary60.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 202317
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20242
May 20244
April 202419
March 20243
January 202418
December 202319
November 202327
October 202324
September 202327

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202414
January 202414
December 20236
November 202329
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202413
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 202468
March 20242
January 202485
December 202369
November 202357
October 202380
September 202372

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202465
April 202461
January 202474
December 202345
November 202369
October 202360
September 202366

A total of 170 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20241
April 202417
January 202433
December 202330
November 202317
October 202327
September 202328

A total of 273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
May 20244
April 202430
March 20241
January 202443
December 202354
November 202348
October 202337
September 202345

A total of 448 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 20243
May 202412
April 2024102
March 20246
January 202459
December 202349
November 202363
October 202360
September 202365

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 202413
December 202311
November 20237
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 202310

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Camden Town
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total14
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Camden High Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camden Town (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Stucley Place
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kentish Town Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Randolph Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Camden Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 14. Buck Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Inverness Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 16. Camden Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Rousden Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Hawley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Early Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Hawley Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Murray Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 23. Camden Road (Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Jeffrey'S Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Jeffrey'S Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Greenland Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Georgiana Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mandela Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Camden Lock Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Drugs2