NW3 4HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 4HY

NW3 4HY, Camden has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This NW3 4HY 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 4HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 4HY, encompassing approximately 10222 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 4HY area, explore the NW3 4HY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

NW3 4HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 6

NW3 4HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.5313.33%
Other theft111.66266.67%
Theft from the person111.0837.50%
Vehicle crime101.08100.00%
Burglary60.98-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences50.59-58.33%
Robbery50.4925.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Shoplifting30.29200.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.471100.00%
Burglary91.170.00%
Theft from the person80.880.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Other theft30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Public order20.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person197.2435.71%
Anti-social behaviour151.86-11.76%
Vehicle crime141.4755.56%
Other theft91.37-35.71%
Burglary50.88-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences40.49-75.00%
Public order30.39200.00%
Shoplifting30.2950.00%
Robbery20.29-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.98-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.666.67%
Other theft141.57180.00%
Theft from the person141.37100.00%
Vehicle crime91.37-10.00%
Burglary90.8880.00%
Drugs80.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78100.00%
Robbery30.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.925.26%
Violence and sexual offences151.96-6.25%
Vehicle crime101.47-33.33%
Drugs80.9860.00%
Theft from the person70.78-22.22%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Other theft50.49-68.75%
Robbery40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3950.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Public order20.20-77.78%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.6811.76%
Violence and sexual offences161.8623.08%
Other theft161.57100.00%
Vehicle crime151.57-6.25%
Public order91.47125.00%
Theft from the person90.88-10.00%
Drugs50.88-64.29%
Bicycle theft40.49300.00%
Burglary40.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%

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 behaviour179.7870.00%
Vehicle crime161.6633.33%
Drugs141.5727.27%
Violence and sexual offences131.3730.00%
Theft from the person101.27-9.09%
Other theft80.98-20.00%
Robbery60.78200.00%
Burglary50.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-33.33%
Public order40.390.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.000.00%
Theft from the person111.170.00%
Drugs111.080.00%
Other theft101.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences100.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.980.00%
Burglary60.590.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Shoplifting30.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202415
January 202417
December 202320
November 202319
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20249
January 202414
December 20235
November 202316
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
June 20241
April 20244
January 202416
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202419
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 202311

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 20243
August 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 4HY 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. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B511
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Akenside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Belsize Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. King'S College Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Briary Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Merton Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lambolle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1