DOWNSHIRE HILL, NW3 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 1NU

DOWNSHIRE HILL, NW3 1NU, Camden has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This NW3 1NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW3 postcode area, which has experienced 534 crimes and a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW3 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 1NU, encompassing approximately 5529 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 1NU area, explore the NW3 1NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW3 1NU area, visit the NW3 1NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

NW3 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Willow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Downshire Hill with total crimes: 4

DOWNSHIRE HILL, NW3 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.487.69%
Theft from the person112.53266.67%
Other theft101.99900.00%
Vehicle crime61.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-66.67%
Robbery41.0833.33%
Bicycle theft30.72200.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Burglary30.54-25.00%
Public order30.5450.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.251200.00%
Burglary42.350.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.36-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.070.00%
Vehicle crime81.990.00%
Other theft81.450.00%
Theft from the person71.45600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.270.00%
Public order51.08400.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.18-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1712.3088.89%
Violence and sexual offences133.0730.00%
Other theft122.35-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.170.00%
Vehicle crime51.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Burglary30.72-57.14%
Robbery20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.36-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.9216.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.81-50.00%
Shoplifting91.8128.57%
Theft from the person91.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.63-55.00%
Burglary71.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2016.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.620.00%
Other theft122.710.00%
Shoplifting72.170.00%
Theft from the person51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
May 20241
April 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 202315

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202320

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 202417
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202417
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202320

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 1NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Willow Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Downshire Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lyndhurst Road
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hampstead Hill Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. South End Green
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. South End Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shepherd'S Walk
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 10. Rudall Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mulberry Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Pilgrim'S Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Byron Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. St Crispins Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Hill Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Gainsborough Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Denning Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gayton Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Well Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Greenhill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Eldon Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Waterhouse Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Rowland Hill Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Hampstead Heath
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Maryon Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Parliament Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1