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

Overview of Crime in NW3 4LU

HOWITT ROAD, NW3 4LU, Camden has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This NW3 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 4LU, encompassing approximately 10560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW3 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 21
  • Elizabeth Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Belsize Terrace with total crimes: 5

HOWITT ROAD, NW3 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.462000.00%
Burglary91.990.00%
Public order80.850.00%
Theft from the person70.760.00%
Shoplifting70.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.660.00%
Vehicle crime60.570.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
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 offences10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3211.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.030.00%
Vehicle crime162.840.00%
Theft from the person141.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.330.00%
Other theft70.760.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Burglary30.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.09-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1342.86%
Vehicle crime171.8930.77%
Anti-social behaviour141.61-44.00%
Shoplifting141.33-39.13%
Theft from the person101.3342.86%
Other theft70.9516.67%
Burglary70.6616.67%
Drugs50.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-42.86%
Public order40.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Robbery20.28-60.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.1719.05%
Shoplifting232.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.18-17.65%
Vehicle crime131.33-13.33%
Theft from the person71.23-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.6616.67%
Public order60.66-40.00%
Burglary60.57-33.33%
Other theft60.57-53.85%
Drugs50.5766.67%
Robbery50.47400.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting2312.50283.33%
Anti-social behaviour212.1823.53%
Violence and sexual offences171.9921.43%
Vehicle crime151.61-6.25%
Other theft131.4230.00%
Theft from the person111.2310.00%
Public order101.04233.33%
Burglary90.9580.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85200.00%
Drugs30.57-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.28-25.00%
Robbery10.28-80.00%

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 behaviour179.37-43.33%
Vehicle crime161.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences141.5240.00%
Other theft101.33-23.08%
Theft from the person100.9511.11%
Drugs70.9516.67%
Shoplifting60.66-64.71%
Robbery50.5766.67%
Burglary50.47-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.47100.00%
Public order30.38-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.840.00%
Shoplifting172.840.00%
Other theft131.610.00%
Vehicle crime121.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.140.00%
Public order100.950.00%
Theft from the person90.950.00%
Drugs60.850.00%
Burglary60.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202414
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
June 20241
April 20248
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202416
January 202417
December 202313
November 202315
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202430
January 202414
December 202325
November 202321
October 202317
September 202330

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Belsize Park
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Elizabeth Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Belsize Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Belsize Park Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Primrose Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 7. Belsize Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanbury Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Antrim Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Aspern Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Belsize Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mccrone Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Burdett Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lancaster Stables
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parkhill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fountain Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Haverstock Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Russell Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Howitt Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Belsize Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lancaster Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Antrim Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Chalcot Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Upper Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tasker Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Woodland Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Downside Crescent
    Total1
    Robbery1