NW3 5PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5PF

NW3 5PF, Camden has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5PF 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 5PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5PF, encompassing approximately 7938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (2200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW3 5PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 21
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Belsize Terrace with total crimes: 5

NW3 5PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.332200.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.900.00%
Burglary102.020.00%
Public order81.260.00%
Shoplifting71.010.00%
Theft from the person50.880.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3513.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.410.00%
Vehicle crime162.140.00%
Theft from the person132.021200.00%
Other theft101.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.260.00%
Public order50.88150.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person10.25-95.24%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2114.8690.91%
Anti-social behaviour202.65-33.33%
Other theft182.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.27-20.00%
Shoplifting101.51-52.38%
Vehicle crime91.26-35.71%
Burglary81.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Robbery40.63100.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Public order30.38-40.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3017.760.00%
Shoplifting213.7850.00%
Other theft182.65-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences152.27-48.28%
Vehicle crime141.89-41.67%
Burglary121.76100.00%
Theft from the person111.51-21.43%
Public order51.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-16.67%
Drugs50.6366.67%
Bicycle theft30.63200.00%
Robbery20.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.787.14%
Violence and sexual offences293.7861.11%
Vehicle crime243.65166.67%
Other theft193.0226.67%
Shoplifting142.3975.00%
Theft from the person141.76-26.32%
Public order91.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13200.00%
Burglary60.7620.00%
Drugs30.76-40.00%
Robbery20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.2555.56%
Theft from the person193.5358.33%
Violence and sexual offences182.395.88%
Other theft152.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime91.89-18.18%
Public order91.13-40.00%
Shoplifting81.13-50.00%
Burglary51.01-16.67%
Drugs50.6325.00%
Robbery40.6333.33%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-71.43%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2517.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.270.00%
Shoplifting162.140.00%
Public order152.020.00%
Theft from the person121.890.00%
Vehicle crime111.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.390.00%
Burglary60.880.00%
Drugs40.760.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 202418
December 202318
November 202319
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202315
November 202329
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202413
March 20241
January 202421
December 202311
November 202314
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202416
January 20249
December 202314
November 202324
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202417
January 202420
December 202330
November 202330
October 202328
September 202318

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202435
January 202410
December 202321
November 202314
October 20238
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 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Belsize Park
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Belsize Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 5. Aspern Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hampstead Hill Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. South End Green
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keats Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Shepherd'S Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Belsize Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mccrone Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Burdett Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Russell Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Howitt Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Hampstead Heath (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lyndhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Waterhouse Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. B511
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belsize Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Daleham Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Belsize Park (Lu Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Glenloch Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Belsize Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rowland Hill Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Pond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. South End Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1