NW3 5PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5PQ

NW3 5PQ, Camden has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.94 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5PQ 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 5PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5PQ, encompassing approximately 7749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)

NW3 5PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

NW3 5PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.94-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour172.196.25%
Theft from the person142.19180.00%
Other theft141.81366.67%
Shoplifting91.8128.57%
Vehicle crime81.16700.00%
Burglary71.03-30.00%
Drugs50.9066.67%
Robbery50.65400.00%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.582300.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.100.00%
Burglary102.060.00%
Shoplifting71.290.00%
Public order60.900.00%
Theft from the person50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
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
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-87.50%

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
Shoplifting3514.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.520.00%
Vehicle crime162.190.00%
Theft from the person142.061300.00%
Other theft101.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.290.00%
Public order51.03150.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
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 order20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.26-95.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2015.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.58-36.67%
Other theft182.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.32-7.14%
Vehicle crime101.68-28.57%
Shoplifting91.29-57.14%
Burglary81.16-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson51.030.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Robbery40.65100.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Public order30.39-40.00%

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 behaviour3018.07-11.76%
Shoplifting213.8750.00%
Other theft182.71-5.26%
Vehicle crime142.32-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences141.81-51.72%
Burglary131.81160.00%
Theft from the person101.68-23.08%
Public order51.29-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-16.67%
Drugs50.6566.67%
Bicycle theft30.65200.00%
Robbery20.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3420.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.390.00%
Vehicle crime243.740.00%
Other theft193.100.00%
Shoplifting142.450.00%
Theft from the person131.810.00%
Public order91.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.160.00%
Burglary50.770.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 202329

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202435
January 20249
December 202321
November 202314

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202414
March 20241
January 202420
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202410
January 202418
December 202318
November 202319

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202416
January 202410
December 202314
November 202324

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202417
January 202419
December 202330
November 202334

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Belsize Park
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 5. Downshire Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lyndhurst Road
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Aspern Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hampstead Hill Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. South End Green
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. South End Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shepherd'S Walk
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. B511
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Belsize Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Mulberry Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Pilgrim'S Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Perceval Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Ornan Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St Crispins Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denning Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lyndhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Greenhill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Eldon Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Waterhouse Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Akenside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Belsize Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Glenilla Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1