LOWER MERTON RISE, NW3 3SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 3SP

LOWER MERTON RISE, NW3 3SP, Camden has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This NW3 3SP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW3 postcode area, which has experienced 388 crimes and a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW3 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 3SP, encompassing approximately 7293 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NW3 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 6
  • Tobin Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oppidans Road with total crimes: 4

LOWER MERTON RISE, NW3 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.25-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.9620.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.82-25.00%
Theft from the person40.82-33.33%
Burglary30.550.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.8037.50%
Violence and sexual offences81.51-55.56%
Theft from the person61.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Other theft20.69-66.67%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0980.00%
Theft from the person92.47350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.23-11.11%
Burglary61.10500.00%
Other theft60.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.82-28.57%
Public order40.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.17-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Other theft70.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order30.41200.00%
Theft from the person20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.95-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour152.33114.29%
Other theft72.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.96-50.00%
Theft from the person40.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55200.00%
Burglary30.4150.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.09157.14%
Vehicle crime142.47-17.65%
Other theft81.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.10-41.67%
Robbery50.96400.00%
Public order20.69-66.67%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.14-83.33%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime178.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.650.00%
Theft from the person60.960.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Other theft40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 202418
December 202310
November 202317
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Winchester Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tobin Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oppidans Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hornby Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Briary Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lancaster Stables
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Harley Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Meadowbank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elsworthy Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Elsworthy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hawtrey Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. King Henry'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1