BELSIZE SQUARE, NW3 4HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 4HL

BELSIZE SQUARE, NW3 4HL, Camden has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This NW3 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 4HL, encompassing approximately 11372 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

NW3 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 21
  • Elizabeth Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

BELSIZE SQUARE, NW3 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.9123.53%
Shoplifting121.8571.43%
Vehicle crime101.06150.00%
Other theft100.88400.00%
Theft from the person70.8816.67%
Burglary70.62-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.62-73.68%
Robbery40.440.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-40.00%
Public order30.26-50.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.301800.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.670.00%
Burglary101.490.00%
Shoplifting70.880.00%
Theft from the person60.620.00%
Public order60.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Robbery40.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.090.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting328.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.810.00%
Vehicle crime161.760.00%
Theft from the person151.410.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Burglary40.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.350.00%
Robbery30.260.00%
Public order20.26100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.09-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.8572.73%
Anti-social behaviour171.67-43.33%
Vehicle crime141.497.69%
Shoplifting141.23-39.13%
Theft from the person121.23200.00%
Burglary121.06100.00%
Other theft101.06150.00%
Drugs50.880.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Public order30.35-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour309.8542.86%
Shoplifting232.640.00%
Vehicle crime132.02-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences111.14-45.00%
Public order70.97-12.50%
Burglary60.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5366.67%
Drugs50.4466.67%
Theft from the person40.44-55.56%
Robbery40.350.00%
Other theft40.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2311.08283.33%
Anti-social behaviour212.0223.53%
Violence and sexual offences201.8533.33%
Vehicle crime181.7612.50%
Other theft121.5833.33%
Theft from the person91.06-30.77%
Public order80.79100.00%
Burglary60.70-25.00%
Drugs30.53-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.2650.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.41-19.05%
Vehicle crime161.496.67%
Violence and sexual offences151.4166.67%
Theft from the person131.3285.71%
Other theft91.14-25.00%
Burglary80.7933.33%
Robbery80.70166.67%
Drugs70.700.00%
Shoplifting60.62-64.71%
Public order40.53-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.110.00%
Shoplifting171.850.00%
Vehicle crime151.490.00%
Other theft121.320.00%
Public order111.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences90.970.00%
Theft from the person70.790.00%
Drugs70.620.00%
Burglary60.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202420
January 202417
December 202330
November 202321
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202415
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202416
January 202414
December 202313
November 202318
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
May 20241
April 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
June 20241
April 20243
January 202419
December 202311
November 202320
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202432
January 202414
December 202323
November 202323
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 4HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belsize Park
    Total21
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elizabeth Mews
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 5. Belsize Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Primrose Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fellows Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belsize Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Belsize Park Gardens
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Howitt Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Brocas Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Lancaster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Ornan Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Belsize Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Briary Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Merton Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lambolle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Glenmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Glenloch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Belsize Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1