NW3 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 3NJ

NW3 3NJ, Camden has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.24 per 1,000 population. This NW3 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 3NJ, encompassing approximately 7796 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

NW3 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B509 with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • College Crescent with total crimes: 10

NW3 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.2454.55%
Public order172.1888.89%
Theft from the person162.18128.57%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.41233.33%
Other theft81.2860.00%
Burglary71.03-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.770.00%
Robbery50.7725.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.541000.00%
Public order91.41800.00%
Burglary81.150.00%
Theft from the person71.03250.00%
Other theft50.900.00%
Robbery40.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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 person20.51100.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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 offences10.38-90.91%
Other theft10.13-88.89%
Theft from the person10.13-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2010.391900.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.800.00%
Other theft91.410.00%
Vehicle crime71.150.00%
Public order70.900.00%
Burglary50.900.00%
Shoplifting50.640.00%
Robbery30.640.00%

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 arson10.26-83.33%
Theft from the person10.13-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.4958.82%
Theft from the person163.46128.57%
Other theft162.0514.29%
Anti-social behaviour152.0515.38%
Vehicle crime91.920.00%
Robbery91.1580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.15100.00%
Burglary60.77100.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.26-10.53%
Other theft142.18-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.80-18.75%
Vehicle crime91.67-25.00%
Theft from the person71.15-50.00%
Robbery50.900.00%
Drugs40.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary30.38-25.00%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.57-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour162.4423.08%
Other theft162.05-11.11%
Theft from the person142.0527.27%
Vehicle crime121.800.00%
Public order51.54-44.44%
Robbery50.64-28.57%
Burglary40.64-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Drugs30.38-62.50%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.2650.00%
Other theft183.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.31-7.14%
Vehicle crime121.679.09%
Theft from the person111.54-35.29%
Public order91.4180.00%
Drugs81.1533.33%
Robbery71.03133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-37.50%
Burglary50.64-28.57%
Shoplifting20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.360.00%
Theft from the person172.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.180.00%
Other theft121.800.00%
Vehicle crime111.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.410.00%
Burglary71.030.00%
Drugs60.900.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
January 202416
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202416
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202414
January 202415
December 202313
November 202316
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202427
December 202317
November 202319
October 202327
September 202318

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

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