NW3 3HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 3HF

NW3 3HF, Camden has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.22 per 1,000 population. This NW3 3HF 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 3HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 3HF, encompassing approximately 6435 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 3HF area, explore the NW3 3HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

NW3 3HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • B509 with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • South Hampstead with total crimes: 14

NW3 3HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2222.22175.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.4235.71%
Anti-social behaviour182.95-10.00%
Public order182.80100.00%
Shoplifting152.80400.00%
Other theft92.3350.00%
Vehicle crime91.40350.00%
Burglary81.40-38.46%
Robbery71.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.09600.00%
Bicycle theft51.09400.00%
Drugs40.78100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.111300.00%
Burglary132.180.00%
Public order92.02800.00%
Theft from the person81.40300.00%
Other theft61.240.00%
Robbery50.930.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.47-92.31%
Other theft10.16-88.89%
Theft from the person10.16-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2216.942100.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.420.00%
Shoplifting182.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.800.00%
Burglary92.020.00%
Other theft91.400.00%
Public order81.400.00%
Vehicle crime71.240.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.31-87.50%
Theft from the person10.16-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.2947.37%
Anti-social behaviour234.359.52%
Other theft183.570.00%
Theft from the person172.80112.50%
Robbery112.6457.14%
Vehicle crime91.71-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.40300.00%
Burglary71.24133.33%
Bicycle theft41.090.00%
Shoplifting40.62-71.43%
Drugs40.62-20.00%
Public order30.62-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.87-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences193.265.56%
Other theft182.950.00%
Shoplifting142.80366.67%
Vehicle crime132.18-7.14%
Theft from the person82.02-50.00%
Robbery71.2416.67%
Public order51.09-16.67%
Drugs50.7866.67%
Burglary30.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2718.8017.39%
Other theft184.20-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences182.80-25.00%
Theft from the person162.806.67%
Vehicle crime142.49-12.50%
Public order62.18-40.00%
Robbery60.93-25.00%
Burglary40.93-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Drugs30.47-57.14%
Shoplifting30.47-57.14%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour233.7353.33%
Other theft223.5757.14%
Vehicle crime163.4260.00%
Theft from the person152.49-11.76%
Public order102.33233.33%
Robbery81.55166.67%
Shoplifting71.240.00%
Drugs71.0916.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-37.50%
Burglary50.78-28.57%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.490.00%
Theft from the person173.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.640.00%
Other theft142.330.00%
Vehicle crime102.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.550.00%
Shoplifting71.240.00%
Burglary71.090.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
May 20241
April 20249
January 202418
December 202318
November 202318
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202417
December 20238
November 202316
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202419
January 202423
December 202321
November 202327
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202418
January 20244
December 202314
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 202428
December 202319
November 202318
October 202324
September 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 3HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B509
    Total21
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. South Hampstead
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. College Crescent
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hornby Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Belsize Park
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Coleridge Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Boydell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Alexandra Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Loudoun Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. King'S College Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. The Marlowes
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Queensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Wadham Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1