HOWITT CLOSE, NW3 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 4LX

HOWITT CLOSE, NW3 4LX, Camden has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This NW3 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 4LX, encompassing approximately 11071 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

NW3 4LX 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 CLOSE, NW3 4LX 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.85-20.00%
Shoplifting131.8185.71%
Other theft121.17500.00%
Theft from the person91.0828.57%
Vehicle crime90.8128.57%
Violence and sexual offences80.81-60.00%
Burglary70.72-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Robbery30.27-25.00%
Public order30.27-66.67%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.261900.00%
Burglary91.810.00%
Public order90.810.00%
Theft from the person70.810.00%
Vehicle crime70.630.00%
Shoplifting70.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other theft20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

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
Burglary10.09-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3210.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.890.00%
Theft from the person172.350.00%
Vehicle crime141.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.260.00%
Other theft50.540.00%
Burglary50.450.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Public order20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.09-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9435.71%
Anti-social behaviour151.72-46.43%
Vehicle crime141.357.69%
Shoplifting141.26-39.13%
Theft from the person111.2683.33%
Burglary110.99175.00%
Other theft80.9933.33%
Drugs50.720.00%
Public order50.45-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.45-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.0221.74%
Shoplifting232.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime131.26-23.53%
Public order91.17-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.81-12.50%
Theft from the person60.63-50.00%
Other theft60.54-62.50%
Drugs50.5466.67%
Robbery40.450.00%
Burglary40.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 behaviour2312.7435.29%
Shoplifting232.08283.33%
Violence and sexual offences212.0810.53%
Vehicle crime171.906.25%
Other theft161.5460.00%
Theft from the person121.459.09%
Public order101.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.90166.67%
Burglary60.72-14.29%
Drugs30.54-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%

In October 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 offences199.9446.15%
Anti-social behaviour171.72-46.88%
Vehicle crime161.54-23.81%
Theft from the person111.4522.22%
Other theft100.99-23.08%
Drugs70.9016.67%
Robbery70.63133.33%
Burglary70.6316.67%
Shoplifting60.63-64.71%
Public order50.54-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.740.00%
Vehicle crime212.890.00%
Shoplifting171.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.540.00%
Other theft131.170.00%
Public order121.170.00%
Theft from the person91.080.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202417
January 202411
December 20236
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202316
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20236

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
May 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
April 202426
January 202415
December 202328
November 202323
October 202317
September 202332

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
June 20241
April 20246
January 202419
December 202314
November 202321
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.88 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
September 202317

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 4LX 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. Tobin Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fellows Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aspern Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belsize Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Belsize Park Gardens
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Howitt Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Brocas Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Lancaster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haverstock Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Lawn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Ornan Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Belsize Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. King'S College Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Merton Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lambolle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Russell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Glenmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Glenloch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1