BELSIZE LANE, NW3 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5AJ

BELSIZE LANE, NW3 5AJ, Camden has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5AJ, encompassing approximately 8752 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW3 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 22
  • Belsize Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Belsize Park Gardens with total crimes: 5

BELSIZE LANE, NW3 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.341400.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.710.00%
Burglary91.710.00%
Public order71.030.00%
Theft from the person60.800.00%
Shoplifting60.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Other theft30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
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 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.600.00%
Vehicle crime172.060.00%
Theft from the person141.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.600.00%
Burglary61.370.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.570.00%
Robbery40.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%

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 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.74-14.29%
Theft from the person132.06225.00%
Vehicle crime121.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.3714.29%
Other theft80.91100.00%
Shoplifting80.91-33.33%
Burglary70.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.8025.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Robbery40.57300.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Public order30.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.0316.67%
Shoplifting122.4071.43%
Burglary91.3750.00%
Vehicle crime91.03-59.09%
Violence and sexual offences71.03-58.82%
Drugs50.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Other theft40.46-66.67%
Theft from the person40.46-66.67%
Public order30.46-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2213.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.51-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences172.06142.86%
Other theft121.9420.00%
Theft from the person121.370.00%
Public order91.3780.00%
Shoplifting71.0316.67%
Burglary60.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69100.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Drugs30.34-50.00%
Robbery10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.4090.00%
Theft from the person122.179.09%
Vehicle crime111.370.00%
Other theft101.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.14-22.22%
Drugs60.80200.00%
Shoplifting60.69-62.50%
Public order50.69-37.50%
Burglary50.57-16.67%
Robbery50.57150.00%
Bicycle theft30.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.400.00%
Theft from the person111.830.00%
Vehicle crime111.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.260.00%
Other theft101.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.140.00%
Public order81.030.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
June 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202317
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202414
January 202413
December 20234
November 202312
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 202322
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202412
January 202418
December 202321
November 202318
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202418
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236
September 202316

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belsize Park
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Belsize Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Belsize Park Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 5. Belsize Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aspern Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hampstead Hill Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Belsize Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mccrone Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Burdett Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maresfield Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Howitt Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Lyndhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Waterhouse Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. B511
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Belsize Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Daleham Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lancaster Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Belsize Park (Lu Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Glenloch Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Belsize Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rowland Hill Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1