NW3 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5JN

NW3 5JN, Camden has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.80 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5JN, encompassing approximately 5670 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 5JN area, explore the NW3 5JN 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: (30) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (212.50% increase)

NW3 5JN 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 5JN 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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3229.80700.00%
Theft from the person305.64275.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.29212.50%
Anti-social behaviour244.41-4.00%
Other theft144.23133.33%
Vehicle crime112.4783.33%
Burglary91.94-10.00%
Public order81.5960.00%
Robbery81.4160.00%
Bicycle theft31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.460.00%
Burglary104.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.76300.00%
Theft from the person81.41100.00%
Vehicle crime61.410.00%
Other theft61.060.00%
Robbery51.060.00%
Public order50.88150.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 person41.4133.33%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.35-50.00%

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 order52.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences40.88-55.56%
Other theft30.71-70.00%
Theft from the person30.53-92.31%
Robbery10.53-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3926.45680.00%
Shoplifting316.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.470.00%
Public order153.000.00%
Burglary122.650.00%
Other theft102.120.00%
Vehicle crime91.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.59200.00%
Robbery51.590.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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 person51.59-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-89.29%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2929.1061.11%
Violence and sexual offences285.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour274.9417.39%
Shoplifting174.7621.43%
Burglary143.0040.00%
Theft from the person132.47-23.53%
Robbery92.290.00%
Vehicle crime81.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4140.00%
Public order51.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2325.04-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences214.065.00%
Other theft183.70-21.74%
Theft from the person173.17-46.88%
Shoplifting143.00-6.67%
Burglary102.47100.00%
Vehicle crime101.76-33.33%
Public order101.76-9.09%
Robbery91.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59400.00%
Drugs40.88100.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3228.9228.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.64-14.71%
Other theft235.1115.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.060.00%
Vehicle crime153.53-6.25%
Shoplifting152.6550.00%
Public order112.65-15.38%
Robbery61.9450.00%
Burglary51.06-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3429.450.00%
Theft from the person256.000.00%
Other theft204.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.530.00%
Vehicle crime163.530.00%
Public order132.820.00%
Shoplifting102.290.00%
Burglary91.760.00%
Drugs81.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Other crime30.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
May 20243
April 202410
January 202429
December 202318
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 202315
October 202316

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 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
July 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
January 202428
December 202321
November 202320
October 202320

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 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20248
July 20244
May 20243
April 202439
March 20245
January 202413
December 202317
November 202332
October 202325

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 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202412
January 202414
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

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 202424
August 202425
April 202417
January 202427
December 202323
November 202329
October 202334

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245
April 202415
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
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 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 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 5JN 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. Hampstead Gate
    Total7
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Belsize Park
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Finchley Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B511
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Canfield Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Netherhall Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Netherhall Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Canfield Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broadhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Greencroft Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Maresfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Rosemont Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1