NW3 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5SA

NW3 5SA, Camden has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.42 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5SA, encompassing approximately 7149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 5SA area, explore the NW3 5SA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW3 5SA area, visit the NW3 5SA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (933.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)

NW3 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Lithos Road with total crimes: 12

NW3 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3120.42933.33%
Anti-social behaviour294.3416.00%
Theft from the person204.06185.71%
Violence and sexual offences182.8038.46%
Other theft142.52366.67%
Vehicle crime101.9642.86%
Burglary91.400.00%
Robbery71.2640.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.50550.00%
Burglary91.820.00%
Theft from the person71.26133.33%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Robbery50.980.00%
Public order40.70100.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.9850.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.28-50.00%

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 order51.96-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences40.70-20.00%
Other theft20.56-71.43%
Theft from the person20.28-94.29%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3518.18775.00%
Shoplifting284.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.920.00%
Public order112.520.00%
Vehicle crime101.540.00%
Burglary91.400.00%
Other theft71.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.9866.67%
Robbery40.700.00%
Drugs30.560.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.98-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.56-86.36%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2819.0255.56%
Violence and sexual offences223.920.00%
Other theft183.0850.00%
Shoplifting172.5221.43%
Theft from the person102.38-16.67%
Burglary101.40-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.4016.67%
Public order70.980.00%
Vehicle crime50.98-37.50%
Drugs50.70-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Robbery20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.204.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.08-41.94%
Shoplifting142.52-6.67%
Burglary121.96200.00%
Other theft121.68-25.00%
Theft from the person121.68-47.83%
Vehicle crime81.68-33.33%
Public order71.12-36.36%
Drugs60.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.84100.00%
Robbery50.840.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3120.7010.71%
Theft from the person234.3421.05%
Violence and sexual offences213.22110.00%
Other theft162.9433.33%
Shoplifting152.2487.50%
Vehicle crime122.10-7.69%
Public order111.6883.33%
Robbery51.5466.67%
Burglary40.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Drugs30.42-40.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

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 behaviour2816.500.00%
Theft from the person193.920.00%
Vehicle crime132.660.00%
Other theft121.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.680.00%
Burglary81.400.00%
Shoplifting81.120.00%
Public order61.120.00%
Drugs50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
April 202418
January 202428
December 202318
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
May 20242
April 20247
January 202418
December 202312
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 202422
December 202322
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
July 20243
May 20242
April 202435
March 20244
January 202410
December 202312
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20243
April 202428
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 5SA 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
    Total14
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lithos Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Finchley Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Ellerdale Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 10. Finchley Road And Frognal
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Broadhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Lyndhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Akenside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Belsize Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Belsize Terrace
    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. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Burglary1