NW3 5EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5EY

NW3 5EY, Camden has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.59 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5EY 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 5EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5EY, encompassing approximately 6054 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (244.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)

NW3 5EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • College Crescent with total crimes: 10

NW3 5EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3226.59700.00%
Theft from the person315.29244.44%
Anti-social behaviour235.12-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences223.80144.44%
Other theft113.6383.33%
Vehicle crime101.8225.00%
Burglary81.65-33.33%
Public order81.32166.67%
Robbery51.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2614.530.00%
Burglary124.290.00%
Theft from the person91.98125.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.49350.00%
Vehicle crime81.490.00%
Other theft61.320.00%
Robbery60.990.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 person41.3233.33%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-60.00%

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 order52.81-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences50.83-37.50%
Other theft30.83-70.00%
Theft from the person30.50-91.67%
Robbery10.50-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3624.11620.00%
Shoplifting315.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.120.00%
Public order132.810.00%
Burglary122.150.00%
Vehicle crime111.980.00%
Other theft101.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.65166.67%
Robbery51.320.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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 person51.49-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-89.66%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2928.0826.09%
Anti-social behaviour284.7921.74%
Other theft274.6250.00%
Shoplifting174.4621.43%
Theft from the person152.81-6.25%
Burglary132.4862.50%
Robbery102.1511.11%
Vehicle crime91.65-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson91.49200.00%
Public order51.49-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Drugs30.66-25.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2323.29-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences233.8035.29%
Other theft183.80-14.29%
Theft from the person162.97-51.52%
Vehicle crime142.64-17.65%
Shoplifting142.31-6.67%
Public order92.31-25.00%
Robbery91.4950.00%
Burglary81.49100.00%
Drugs41.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3326.7637.50%
Anti-social behaviour285.45-17.65%
Other theft214.6216.67%
Vehicle crime173.4721.43%
Violence and sexual offences172.81-22.73%
Shoplifting152.8150.00%
Public order122.48-7.69%
Robbery61.9850.00%
Burglary40.99-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Drugs30.50-62.50%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3426.430.00%
Theft from the person245.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.960.00%
Other theft183.630.00%
Vehicle crime142.970.00%
Public order132.310.00%
Shoplifting102.150.00%
Drugs81.650.00%
Burglary71.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.160.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20249
July 20244
May 20243
April 202436
March 20245
January 202415
December 202316
November 202333
October 202324

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202412
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
May 20243
April 202410
January 202427
December 202318
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202417
January 202428
December 202323
November 202328
October 202334

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202431
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 202429
December 202323
November 202317
October 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 5EY 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. 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. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Coleridge Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Canfield Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Canfield Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Broadhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Greencroft Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Maresfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1