VILLAGE CLOSE, NW3 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5AH

VILLAGE CLOSE, NW3 5AH, Camden has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5AH, encompassing approximately 8912 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 5AH area, explore the NW3 5AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

NW3 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 21
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

VILLAGE CLOSE, NW3 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.45-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour151.80-6.25%
Other theft151.68275.00%
Theft from the person121.6871.43%
Vehicle crime81.35166.67%
Burglary70.90-30.00%
Shoplifting70.7916.67%
Drugs60.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6733.33%
Public order40.45-42.86%
Robbery40.45300.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.202100.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.470.00%
Burglary101.800.00%
Theft from the person71.120.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Shoplifting60.790.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.11-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2011.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.240.00%
Theft from the person162.020.00%
Vehicle crime151.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.680.00%
Other theft70.790.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.79-20.83%
Other theft192.1358.33%
Theft from the person152.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.680.00%
Vehicle crime121.5733.33%
Shoplifting81.35-46.67%
Burglary70.90-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-16.67%
Drugs50.560.00%
Robbery40.56100.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Public order30.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.8920.00%
Shoplifting152.6987.50%
Violence and sexual offences141.68-39.13%
Other theft121.57-40.00%
Burglary111.3583.33%
Vehicle crime91.23-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson61.0150.00%
Theft from the person50.67-61.54%
Drugs50.5666.67%
Public order30.56-70.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2315.0491.67%
Violence and sexual offences232.58130.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.58-9.09%
Other theft202.2453.85%
Theft from the person132.24-18.75%
Public order101.4642.86%
Shoplifting81.1233.33%
Burglary60.90-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.67100.00%
Bicycle theft30.45-25.00%
Drugs30.34-50.00%
Robbery10.34-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.570.00%
Theft from the person162.470.00%
Other theft131.800.00%
Vehicle crime121.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.350.00%
Public order71.120.00%
Burglary70.790.00%
Drugs60.790.00%
Robbery60.670.00%
Shoplifting60.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202416
January 202415
December 20235
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202418
January 202419
December 202324
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20247
January 202419
December 202312
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202415
January 202412
December 20239
November 202323
October 202312

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
June 20241
April 20247
January 202414
December 202314
November 202323
October 202310

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
May 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

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
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202420
January 20248
December 202315
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 5AH 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. Hospital
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 5. Belsize Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Lyndhurst Road
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Aspern Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hampstead Hill Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. B511
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Lancaster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Ornan Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lyndhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Eldon Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Waterhouse Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Akenside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Belsize Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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