HOWITT ROAD, NW3 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 4LJ

HOWITT ROAD, NW3 4LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This NW3 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 4LJ, encompassing approximately 10325 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

NW3 4LJ 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

HOWITT ROAD, NW3 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.81-26.92%
Shoplifting131.8485.71%
Other theft121.26500.00%
Theft from the person101.1625.00%
Vehicle crime90.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.87-65.00%
Burglary50.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-20.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Public order30.29-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.521900.00%
Burglary101.940.00%
Theft from the person80.970.00%
Public order80.770.00%
Shoplifting70.770.00%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.580.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Other theft20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.10-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3211.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.100.00%
Theft from the person172.810.00%
Vehicle crime161.650.00%
Other theft71.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.680.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Public order30.29200.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.10-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.4658.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.84-56.76%
Vehicle crime151.5515.38%
Shoplifting141.45-39.13%
Theft from the person101.3642.86%
Other theft80.9733.33%
Burglary80.7760.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-42.86%
Public order40.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Robbery20.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.2060.87%
Shoplifting233.580.00%
Vehicle crime132.23-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences121.26-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson71.1616.67%
Theft from the person70.68-36.36%
Public order60.68-40.00%
Other theft60.58-57.14%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Burglary50.48-37.50%
Robbery40.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.1727.78%
Shoplifting232.23283.33%
Vehicle crime182.2320.00%
Violence and sexual offences171.7430.77%
Other theft141.6540.00%
Theft from the person111.360.00%
Public order101.07233.33%
Burglary80.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.77200.00%
Drugs30.58-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%

In October 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 behaviour189.780.00%
Vehicle crime151.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.450.00%
Theft from the person111.260.00%
Other theft101.070.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Drugs70.680.00%
Robbery60.680.00%
Shoplifting60.580.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
April 202429
January 202416
December 202337
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202417
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
May 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
June 20241
April 20246
January 202419
December 202312
November 202317
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202432
January 202414
December 202323
November 202323
October 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 4LJ 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. Belsize Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Primrose Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Antrim Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Aspern Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Lancaster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haverstock Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Lawn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Woodland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Ornan Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Belsize Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Merton Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lambolle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Russell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Glenmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Glenloch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Belsize Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Rowland Hill Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1