NW5 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 1BU

NW5 1BU, Camden has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This NW5 1BU 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 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 1BU, encompassing approximately 7298 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 1BU area, explore the NW5 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW5 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Dartmouth Park Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Fortess Road with total crimes: 5

NW5 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.7740.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.88-43.75%
Bicycle theft61.230.00%
Robbery50.82-28.57%
Other theft50.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.6966.67%
Theft from the person40.69100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.991500.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.190.00%
Robbery72.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.600.00%
Other theft92.060.00%
Theft from the person71.230.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27100.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.18-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.470.00%
Vehicle crime71.5140.00%
Robbery70.9640.00%
Public order60.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-28.57%
Theft from the person40.69-42.86%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.73-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour112.74-38.89%
Theft from the person71.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.96-36.36%
Robbery50.9666.67%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Other theft40.6933.33%
Public order40.55-20.00%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.82-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour183.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.47120.00%
Vehicle crime51.51-44.44%
Public order50.69-28.57%
Burglary40.69-20.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Robbery30.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.970.00%
Vehicle crime91.640.00%
Public order71.230.00%
Robbery60.960.00%
Burglary50.820.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Theft from the person50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202415
January 202411
December 202311
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20237
October 20235

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202419
January 202418
December 202320
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dartmouth Park Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gordon House Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Woodsome Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Boscastle Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kiln Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chetwynd Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Twisden Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burghley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Spencer Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Hemingway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lissenden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Glenhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Dartmouth Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ingestre Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Little Green Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Carker'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Fortess Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bellina Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Oakford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1