FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 6LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 6LS

FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 6LS, Camden has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.72 per 1,000 population. This NW3 6LS 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 6LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 6LS, encompassing approximately 5411 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 6LS area, explore the NW3 6LS 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)

NW3 6LS 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

FINCHLEY ROAD, NW3 6LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3227.72700.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.91-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences235.36155.56%
Theft from the person204.25233.33%
Other theft123.70140.00%
Vehicle crime102.2211.11%
Burglary101.85-16.67%
Robbery71.8540.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3116.450.00%
Burglary125.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.22350.00%
Vehicle crime91.660.00%
Theft from the person61.66100.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Public order50.92150.00%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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 person31.2950.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-50.00%

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 order52.59-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences40.92-60.00%
Other theft20.74-81.82%
Theft from the person20.37-93.55%
Robbery10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3124.95675.00%
Shoplifting295.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.360.00%
Other theft113.510.00%
Public order112.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.03233.33%
Burglary101.850.00%
Vehicle crime91.850.00%
Robbery31.660.00%
Drugs20.550.00%

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 person41.29-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-85.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2826.7927.27%
Other theft255.1756.25%
Violence and sexual offences204.62-13.04%
Shoplifting173.7021.43%
Theft from the person143.140.00%
Burglary122.599.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.2216.67%
Vehicle crime51.29-50.00%
Public order50.92-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.920.00%
Robbery40.74-42.86%
Drugs30.74-25.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.1315.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.25-24.14%
Other theft164.07-11.11%
Theft from the person142.96-44.00%
Shoplifting142.59-6.67%
Burglary112.59175.00%
Vehicle crime102.03-23.08%
Public order81.85-11.11%
Robbery71.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29100.00%
Drugs41.11100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2926.613.57%
Theft from the person255.3647.06%
Violence and sexual offences204.6266.67%
Other theft183.7038.46%
Shoplifting153.3350.00%
Vehicle crime132.778.33%
Public order92.400.00%
Burglary41.66-55.56%
Robbery40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Drugs20.55-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2823.2816.67%
Theft from the person175.1730.77%
Other theft133.14-27.78%
Vehicle crime122.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.22-45.45%
Shoplifting102.22-16.67%
Public order91.8550.00%
Burglary91.6612.50%
Drugs71.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-16.67%
Robbery20.92-60.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2424.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.430.00%
Other theft184.070.00%
Theft from the person133.330.00%
Shoplifting122.400.00%
Burglary82.220.00%
Vehicle crime81.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.480.00%
Public order61.110.00%
Robbery51.110.00%
Bicycle theft40.920.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
May 20242
April 202411
January 202425
December 202316
November 202318
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
January 202420
December 202323
November 202320
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
April 202419
January 202428
December 202322
November 202329
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245
April 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202429
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 149 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 202431
March 20244
January 202414
December 202314
November 202325
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20232

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 6LS 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. College Crescent
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Finchley Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hampstead Gate
    Total7
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Finchley Road And Frognal
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. B511
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Canfield Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Netherhall Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Netherhall Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Broadhurst Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Maresfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rosemont Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beswick Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1