NW5 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 1BG

NW5 1BG, Camden has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This NW5 1BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW5 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW5 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 1BG, encompassing approximately 8057 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

NW5 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Fortess Road with total crimes: 5
  • Southcote Road with total crimes: 5

NW5 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.559.09%
Violence and sexual offences182.9820.00%
Vehicle crime102.23150.00%
Public order81.2433.33%
Other theft50.990.00%
Theft from the person50.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6225.00%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Shoplifting20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.73400.00%
Burglary81.860.00%
Public order60.99500.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.74200.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Public order10.12-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.281400.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.720.00%
Other theft122.481100.00%
Vehicle crime111.490.00%
Theft from the person101.37900.00%
Public order81.24300.00%
Shoplifting70.990.00%
Burglary40.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.87-91.30%
Public order20.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.25-85.71%
Other theft10.12-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.9243.75%
Anti-social behaviour172.85142.86%
Vehicle crime92.1150.00%
Burglary71.12133.33%
Theft from the person70.87-36.36%
Other theft70.87-22.22%
Public order60.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-33.33%
Robbery40.50-20.00%
Drugs20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.12-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.68-40.74%
Theft from the person111.991000.00%
Other theft91.37-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.74-14.29%
Shoplifting60.74500.00%
Robbery50.74-16.67%
Drugs40.62-33.33%
Burglary30.500.00%
Public order20.37-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.04-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.35-33.33%
Other theft101.74233.33%
Public order91.2428.57%
Vehicle crime81.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.9940.00%
Drugs60.8750.00%
Robbery60.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.74300.00%
Burglary30.50-40.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.6615.38%
Anti-social behaviour213.725.00%
Vehicle crime122.61-7.69%
Robbery81.4933.33%
Public order70.99133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-37.50%
Burglary50.62-61.54%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Theft from the person40.50-50.00%
Other theft30.50-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.230.00%
Vehicle crime132.480.00%
Burglary131.610.00%
Bicycle theft91.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.120.00%
Theft from the person80.990.00%
Robbery60.990.00%
Other theft60.740.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202420
January 202417
December 20237
November 202314
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20243
June 20241
April 202430
March 20242
January 202423
December 202316
November 202327
October 202330
September 202326

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 1BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Southcote Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lady Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hugo Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Highgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wyndham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Littlefield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Tufnell Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chetwynd Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Twisden Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burghley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Spencer Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Ward Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Warrender Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Corinne Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ingestre Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Little Green Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Carker'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Montpelier Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1