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

Overview of Crime in NW3 4HU

BELSIZE SQUARE, NW3 4HU, Camden has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This NW3 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 4HU, encompassing approximately 11272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

NW3 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Hornby Close with total crimes: 9
  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 6

BELSIZE SQUARE, NW3 4HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.2711.11%
Vehicle crime111.77120.00%
Theft from the person100.9825.00%
Other theft100.89233.33%
Burglary80.8914.29%
Bicycle theft60.710.00%
Drugs40.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.3550.00%
Robbery30.27-25.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour185.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.601100.00%
Theft from the person81.060.00%
Burglary70.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Public order30.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.2133.33%
Theft from the person151.7725.00%
Vehicle crime141.3355.56%
Violence and sexual offences71.24-69.57%
Other theft70.62-36.36%
Burglary30.62-66.67%
Public order20.270.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.5243.75%
Anti-social behaviour152.0425.00%
Theft from the person121.33140.00%
Other theft111.0657.14%
Vehicle crime90.98-18.18%
Burglary90.80125.00%
Drugs80.8014.29%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Robbery20.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.30-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour121.42-29.41%
Vehicle crime111.06-26.67%
Drugs70.9840.00%
Other theft70.62-41.67%
Theft from the person50.62-28.57%
Burglary40.4433.33%
Robbery40.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35200.00%
Public order20.27-71.43%

In November 2023, 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 offences197.9018.75%
Anti-social behaviour171.696.25%
Vehicle crime151.51-21.05%
Other theft121.3371.43%
Theft from the person71.06-12.50%
Public order70.62250.00%
Drugs50.62-64.29%
Bicycle theft30.44200.00%
Burglary30.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime198.7826.67%
Violence and sexual offences161.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.42-11.11%
Drugs141.4227.27%
Theft from the person81.24-27.27%
Other theft70.71-41.67%
Robbery70.62133.33%
Burglary50.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Public order20.18-60.00%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.230.00%
Vehicle crime151.600.00%
Other theft121.330.00%
Theft from the person111.060.00%
Drugs110.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences100.980.00%
Burglary80.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.710.00%
Public order50.620.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202415
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202420
January 202415
December 202312
November 202317
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
June 20241
April 20247
January 202423
December 202316
November 202319
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. College Crescent
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hornby Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Belsize Park
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fellows Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Belsize Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Belsize Park Gardens
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Howitt Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Brocas Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Lancaster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ornan Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Briary Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Merton Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Lambolle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Glenmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Glenloch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1