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

Overview of Crime in NW3 5AU

BELSIZE LANE, NW3 5AU, Camden has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5AU, encompassing approximately 9094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

NW3 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • College Crescent with total crimes: 10

BELSIZE LANE, NW3 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2812.10180.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.08-23.81%
Shoplifting131.76550.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.430.00%
Other theft101.2142.86%
Vehicle crime101.1066.67%
Burglary61.10-33.33%
Robbery50.660.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.31450.00%
Theft from the person101.21150.00%
Burglary91.100.00%
Other theft70.990.00%
Vehicle crime60.770.00%
Robbery50.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.8833.33%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order51.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.55-50.00%
Other theft30.44-66.67%
Theft from the person30.33-90.32%
Robbery10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3111.88520.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.410.00%
Vehicle crime131.650.00%
Public order101.430.00%
Shoplifting101.100.00%
Other theft91.100.00%
Burglary90.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences80.99166.67%
Robbery30.880.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50.99-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences30.55-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2214.8437.50%
Violence and sexual offences212.425.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.31-22.22%
Theft from the person172.3141.67%
Burglary91.8750.00%
Robbery80.990.00%
Drugs80.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.88166.67%
Vehicle crime70.88-41.67%
Bicycle theft50.770.00%
Public order50.55-37.50%
Shoplifting40.5533.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.6417.39%
Violence and sexual offences202.97-4.76%
Other theft162.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime121.760.00%
Theft from the person121.32-57.14%
Drugs91.3280.00%
Public order80.99-38.46%
Robbery80.8860.00%
Burglary60.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Shoplifting30.33-25.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2815.3927.27%
Anti-social behaviour233.08-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences212.5323.53%
Other theft202.3125.00%
Public order132.2044.44%
Vehicle crime121.430.00%
Bicycle theft51.320.00%
Drugs50.55-61.54%
Robbery50.550.00%
Shoplifting40.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Burglary20.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2414.3084.62%
Theft from the person222.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.42-19.05%
Other theft161.876.67%
Drugs131.7662.50%
Vehicle crime121.430.00%
Public order91.3212.50%
Burglary60.9920.00%
Robbery50.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.44-60.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2214.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.420.00%
Other theft152.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.650.00%
Vehicle crime121.430.00%
Public order81.320.00%
Drugs80.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.880.00%
Burglary50.660.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Shoplifting50.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
April 202415
January 202421
December 202327
November 202323
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20243
April 20249
January 202422
December 202316
November 202320
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
January 202421
December 202320
November 202321
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202410
July 20244
May 20243
April 202431
March 20245
January 202417
December 202312
November 202328
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20245
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. College Crescent
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Belsize Park
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Finchley Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. B511
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Belsize Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Belsize Park Gardens
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lancaster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Akenside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Maresfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. King'S College Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1