NW3 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 6HX

NW3 6HX, Camden has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.98 per 1,000 population. This NW3 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 6HX, encompassing approximately 4962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 6HX area, explore the NW3 6HX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

NW3 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • B509 with total crimes: 21
  • South Hampstead with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

NW3 6HX 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 Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.9830.77%
Public order173.4388.89%
Theft from the person163.43128.57%
Anti-social behaviour133.220.00%
Shoplifting112.62266.67%
Vehicle crime92.22350.00%
Burglary71.81-53.33%
Other theft71.4140.00%
Robbery71.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41500.00%
Bicycle theft41.21300.00%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1515.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.021200.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.620.00%
Public order92.62800.00%
Theft from the person71.81250.00%
Robbery51.410.00%
Other theft51.010.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.81100.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.60-92.31%
Other theft10.20-90.00%
Theft from the person10.20-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1718.541600.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.430.00%
Shoplifting153.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.020.00%
Other theft102.620.00%
Public order72.020.00%
Burglary51.410.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.40-87.50%
Theft from the person10.20-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.7856.25%
Anti-social behaviour185.0438.46%
Other theft153.630.00%
Theft from the person143.0275.00%
Robbery112.8257.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.22300.00%
Burglary71.61133.33%
Vehicle crime71.41-30.00%
Public order61.4120.00%
Drugs41.21-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.20-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.55-5.88%
Other theft153.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.02-40.91%
Shoplifting132.62333.33%
Vehicle crime102.62-23.08%
Theft from the person82.02-50.00%
Robbery71.6116.67%
Public order51.410.00%
Drugs51.0166.67%
Burglary31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2221.5683.33%
Violence and sexual offences174.43-26.09%
Theft from the person163.4345.45%
Other theft153.22-21.05%
Vehicle crime133.02-23.53%
Robbery62.6220.00%
Public order51.21-50.00%
Drugs31.01-57.14%
Shoplifting30.60-57.14%
Burglary30.60-50.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.790.00%
Other theft194.630.00%
Vehicle crime173.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.430.00%
Theft from the person112.420.00%
Public order102.220.00%
Shoplifting72.020.00%
Drugs71.410.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Robbery51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20241
April 202410
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202416
January 202418
December 202313
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 126 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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 202425
December 202316
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202415
January 20241
December 202313
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202414
December 20238
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 6HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B509
    Total21
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. South Hampstead
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. College Crescent
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hornby Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Coleridge Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Boydell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. The Marlowes
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Alexandra Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Loudoun Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. King'S College Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Queensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hawtrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1