NW3 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 2BQ

NW3 2BQ, Camden has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.91 per 1,000 population. This NW3 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 2BQ, encompassing approximately 4080 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 2BQ area, explore the NW3 2BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)

NW3 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Regent'S Park Road with total crimes: 11

NW3 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6041.91900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3414.70-8.11%
Violence and sexual offences158.33-31.82%
Theft from the person133.6885.71%
Vehicle crime93.1928.57%
Other theft92.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2133.33%
Drugs71.9616.67%
Robbery51.72400.00%
Burglary51.23-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3725.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences229.070.00%
Burglary75.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.720.00%
Theft from the person71.72600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Shoplifting61.470.00%
Drugs61.470.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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 theft10.740.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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 order20.74-83.33%
Theft from the person10.49-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3433.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences238.33666.67%
Anti-social behaviour215.640.00%
Vehicle crime135.150.00%
Other theft133.190.00%
Public order123.190.00%
Robbery92.940.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.74-90.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.410.00%
Theft from the person177.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.17-44.00%
Burglary113.4357.14%
Other theft112.7057.14%
Drugs92.70350.00%
Vehicle crime72.21-30.00%
Robbery51.72-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2333.33%
Public order30.98-62.50%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.16-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour257.848.70%
Theft from the person176.13-15.00%
Vehicle crime104.1711.11%
Public order82.45-60.00%
Burglary71.96133.33%
Other theft71.72-12.50%
Robbery61.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-50.00%
Drugs20.74-66.67%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3433.8225.93%
Anti-social behaviour238.33-4.17%
Public order205.64300.00%
Theft from the person204.9011.11%
Vehicle crime94.90-18.18%
Other theft82.21-57.89%
Drugs61.96500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.47100.00%
Shoplifting31.47-40.00%
Burglary30.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 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 offences2731.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.62-7.69%
Other theft195.8811.76%
Theft from the person184.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime114.4137.50%
Robbery72.70250.00%
Burglary61.72-14.29%
Public order51.4766.67%
Shoplifting51.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-66.67%
Drugs10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.620.00%
Theft from the person216.370.00%
Other theft175.150.00%
Vehicle crime84.170.00%
Burglary71.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Bicycle theft61.470.00%
Other crime41.470.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202437
April 202421
January 202414
December 202325
November 202323
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202413
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
April 202423
March 20243
January 202432
December 202332
November 202334
October 202327
September 202327

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
January 20243
December 20238
November 202320
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20236
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 149 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
January 202417
December 202317
November 202320
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Regent'S Park Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Maitland Park Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 15. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Berkley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Eglon Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Sharpleshall Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Provost Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Eton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Bassett Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Rhyl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Chalcot Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Collard Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Harmood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1