BURGESS HILL, NW2 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW2 2BY

BURGESS HILL, NW2 2BY, Camden has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This NW2 2BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW2 postcode area, which has experienced 546 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW2 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW2 2BY, encompassing approximately 2550 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NW2 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunnyside with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 3
  • Weech Road with total crimes: 2

BURGESS HILL, NW2 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.530.00%
Public order32.35200.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.25260.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.0628.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.53-33.33%
Burglary52.35-28.57%
Other theft21.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78-71.43%
Public order10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.8680.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.53-22.22%
Burglary72.7475.00%
Vehicle crime72.7440.00%
Shoplifting52.74-16.67%
Other theft31.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Drugs11.18-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.90-10.00%
Shoplifting63.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.35-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.96-54.55%
Burglary41.9633.33%
Other theft41.57-20.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Public order10.78-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.1783.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.3111.11%
Shoplifting93.920.00%
Vehicle crime63.5320.00%
Other theft52.35-16.67%
Public order41.960.00%
Burglary31.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.76-10.00%
Other theft63.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.35-28.57%
Burglary21.96-77.78%
Theft from the person20.780.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.250.00%
Burglary93.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.530.00%
Vehicle crime72.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.740.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW2 2BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sunnyside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Weech Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ardwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Hendon Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Burgess Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hocroft Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Lyndale Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Elm Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Platt'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fortune Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hocroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1