FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5ES

FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 5ES, Camden has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.07 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5ES 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 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5ES, encompassing approximately 6484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (190.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)

NW3 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • B509 with total crimes: 21

FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4032.07700.00%
Theft from the person326.17190.91%
Anti-social behaviour294.93-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences294.47107.14%
Public order174.4770.00%
Other theft132.6285.71%
Vehicle crime122.0050.00%
Burglary111.85-8.33%
Robbery71.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08200.00%
Bicycle theft50.93400.00%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3017.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.63600.00%
Burglary122.160.00%
Theft from the person111.85175.00%
Public order101.70400.00%
Vehicle crime81.540.00%
Other theft71.230.00%
Robbery71.080.00%
Shoplifting51.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 person41.2333.33%
Public order20.62-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.62-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences50.77-64.29%
Other theft30.77-70.00%
Theft from the person30.46-92.31%
Robbery10.46-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4126.990.00%
Theft from the person396.32680.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.86366.67%
Burglary132.160.00%
Public order132.000.00%
Vehicle crime122.000.00%
Other theft101.850.00%
Robbery51.540.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 person51.39-76.19%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.1530.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.0129.63%
Other theft275.4022.73%
Theft from the person214.1623.53%
Shoplifting173.24-32.00%
Burglary142.6255.56%
Vehicle crime122.16-29.41%
Robbery121.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.85125.00%
Bicycle theft51.390.00%
Public order50.77-54.55%
Drugs40.770.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.63-22.86%
Shoplifting254.1638.89%
Other theft223.86-8.33%
Vehicle crime173.39-15.00%
Theft from the person172.62-51.43%
Robbery122.6233.33%
Public order111.85-21.43%
Burglary91.7080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Drugs40.6233.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3529.14-7.89%
Theft from the person355.4040.00%
Other theft245.409.09%
Vehicle crime203.705.26%
Violence and sexual offences203.08-28.57%
Shoplifting183.0820.00%
Public order142.780.00%
Robbery92.1680.00%
Burglary51.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.77200.00%
Drugs30.46-62.50%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3829.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.860.00%
Theft from the person254.320.00%
Other theft223.860.00%
Vehicle crime193.390.00%
Shoplifting152.930.00%
Public order142.310.00%
Burglary102.160.00%
Drugs81.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.230.00%
Robbery50.930.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202411
July 20244
May 20243
April 202439
March 20245
January 202421
December 202317
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
May 20243
April 202410
January 202427
December 202322
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
April 202425
January 202435
December 202327
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202412
January 202412
December 202317
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20242
May 20245
April 202413
January 20245
December 202311
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 20245
April 202441
January 202417
December 202325
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202414
July 20242
May 20245
April 202414
March 20243
January 202439
December 202330
November 202320
October 202328

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total51
    Shoplifting23
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. B509
    Total21
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. South Hampstead
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. College Crescent
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hornby Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Belsize Park
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Finchley Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Coleridge Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Canfield Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Canfield Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Boydell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Maresfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1