NW3 3NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 3NQ

NW3 3NQ, Camden has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.36 per 1,000 population. This NW3 3NQ 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 3NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 3NQ, encompassing approximately 7091 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 3NQ area, explore the NW3 3NQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW3 3NQ area, visit the NW3 3NQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

NW3 3NQ 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 3NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.3663.64%
Public order172.5488.89%
Theft from the person152.40114.29%
Anti-social behaviour122.120.00%
Other theft101.69100.00%
Vehicle crime91.41125.00%
Burglary81.27-20.00%
Bicycle theft61.13500.00%
Robbery60.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Drugs40.85300.00%
Shoplifting30.5650.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

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 behaviour129.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.691000.00%
Burglary101.550.00%
Public order91.41800.00%
Theft from the person71.27250.00%
Other theft50.990.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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 person20.56100.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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 offences10.42-91.67%
Other theft10.14-90.00%
Theft from the person10.14-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2112.132000.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.970.00%
Other theft101.690.00%
Vehicle crime81.410.00%
Public order71.130.00%
Burglary60.990.00%
Shoplifting40.850.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 arson10.28-83.33%
Theft from the person10.14-94.12%

In January 2024, 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 offences2716.6450.00%
Other theft183.8128.57%
Theft from the person172.54142.86%
Anti-social behaviour142.400.00%
Vehicle crime91.97-10.00%
Robbery91.2780.00%
Burglary71.27250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99100.00%
Public order40.8533.33%
Drugs40.56-20.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.70-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.54-12.50%
Other theft141.97-17.65%
Vehicle crime101.97-16.67%
Theft from the person71.41-50.00%
Drugs50.9966.67%
Robbery50.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Public order30.42-40.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.52-23.08%
Other theft172.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.4033.33%
Theft from the person142.2627.27%
Vehicle crime121.97-29.41%
Robbery61.69-33.33%
Public order50.85-44.44%
Burglary40.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.56200.00%
Drugs30.42-62.50%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.480.00%
Other theft173.670.00%
Vehicle crime172.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.400.00%
Theft from the person111.690.00%
Robbery91.550.00%
Public order91.270.00%
Drugs81.270.00%
Burglary61.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 202410
January 202418
December 202314
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202417
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202414
January 202414
December 202314
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202427
December 202318
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 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 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 3NQ 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. Elsworthy Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Boydell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Brocas Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lancaster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. King'S College Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. The Marlowes
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Queensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Wadham Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Lyttelton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1