HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 1NU

HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1NU, Camden has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This NW5 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 1NU, encompassing approximately 8523 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 1NU area, explore the NW5 1NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW5 1NU area, visit the NW5 1NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)

NW5 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • York Mews with total crimes: 5

HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.7956.25%
Shoplifting242.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.825.00%
Public order92.4680.00%
Theft from the person61.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.70200.00%
Other theft50.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.5925.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Robbery20.23-60.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.12-87.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.351500.00%
Shoplifting161.880.00%
Burglary81.880.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Public order50.59400.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.783200.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.870.00%
Shoplifting222.580.00%
Theft from the person162.581500.00%
Other theft121.881100.00%
Robbery51.410.00%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Public order50.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.35-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%
Other theft10.12-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4415.00%
Shoplifting212.70110.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.4610.00%
Theft from the person101.29-9.09%
Other theft101.1742.86%
Vehicle crime71.1716.67%
Burglary60.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-37.50%
Public order50.5966.67%
Robbery40.59-33.33%
Drugs20.47-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.91-47.37%
Theft from the person112.35450.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.29-23.08%
Shoplifting101.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.170.00%
Other theft70.94-50.00%
Robbery60.820.00%
Vehicle crime60.7020.00%
Drugs60.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.70-25.00%
Public order30.35-50.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.0211.76%
Other theft144.46133.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.64-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson81.530.00%
Public order60.94-40.00%
Drugs60.7020.00%
Robbery60.7050.00%
Shoplifting50.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.59300.00%
Burglary40.47-33.33%
Theft from the person20.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.990.00%
Public order102.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.170.00%
Vehicle crime80.940.00%
Burglary60.940.00%
Other theft60.700.00%
Drugs50.700.00%
Shoplifting50.590.00%
Theft from the person40.590.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 20241
June 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202423
December 202320
November 202338
October 202334

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
April 202422
January 202411
December 202310
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202416
March 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
April 202422
January 202421
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
  • 2. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lady Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gordon House Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tufnell Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kiln Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Twisden Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burghley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hemingway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Ingestre Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Little Green Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Carker'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Azania Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Regis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Gillies Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1