NW5 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 1LT

NW5 1LT, Camden has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This NW5 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 1LT, encompassing approximately 5330 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NW5 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellesley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4

NW5 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.26-37.04%
Violence and sexual offences123.19-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.2566.67%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Public order40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Robbery40.75100.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.071300.00%
Burglary42.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.310.00%
Theft from the person81.880.00%
Public order61.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.25-35.29%
Burglary52.0625.00%
Robbery40.94300.00%
Other theft30.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.7628.57%
Anti-social behaviour173.3888.89%
Other theft73.190.00%
Vehicle crime61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-16.67%
Burglary40.9433.33%
Public order40.75-33.33%
Theft from the person30.750.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.63-40.00%
Other theft71.6940.00%
Vehicle crime61.31-45.45%
Public order61.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13-33.33%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.250.00%
Vehicle crime112.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.060.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Theft from the person40.940.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
April 202423
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202412
December 202318
November 202314
October 202328

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

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 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wellesley Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicar'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Oak Village
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gordon House Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Elaine Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Julia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kiln Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rona Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Dale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Savernake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shirlock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Courthope Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Hemingway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lissenden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Glenhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Little Green Street
    Total1
    Robbery1