NW5 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2BL

NW5 2BL, Camden has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.96 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2BL, encompassing approximately 8393 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 2BL area, explore the NW5 2BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)

NW5 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Hampshire Street with total crimes: 10
  • Camden Road with total crimes: 9

NW5 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.96-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences253.5778.57%
Shoplifting222.9857.14%
Vehicle crime192.62111.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-22.22%
Public order70.8316.67%
Burglary60.83100.00%
Other theft60.710.00%
Drugs60.71500.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.12-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4813.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.721300.00%
Shoplifting141.670.00%
Vehicle crime91.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.070.00%
Public order61.07500.00%
Robbery60.710.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 order10.360.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
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
Burglary10.24-83.33%
Robbery10.12-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.613100.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.810.00%
Shoplifting172.860.00%
Theft from the person132.031200.00%
Vehicle crime81.550.00%
Other theft80.95700.00%
Public order70.950.00%
Drugs70.830.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Robbery60.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%

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 person10.36-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.55%
Other theft10.12-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.0826.09%
Anti-social behaviour243.4550.00%
Shoplifting212.86425.00%
Other theft122.50-29.41%
Vehicle crime111.4383.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.3166.67%
Burglary91.190.00%
Theft from the person71.07600.00%
Bicycle theft40.83100.00%
Public order40.48-60.00%
Drugs30.48-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.91-41.03%
Other theft172.7413.33%
Anti-social behaviour162.03-36.00%
Public order101.910.00%
Burglary91.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0720.00%
Vehicle crime60.71-33.33%
Drugs40.71-63.64%
Shoplifting40.48-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.2025.81%
Anti-social behaviour254.65-26.47%
Other theft152.9825.00%
Drugs111.79450.00%
Public order101.3142.86%
Vehicle crime91.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-58.33%
Shoplifting50.60-28.57%
Burglary50.60-37.50%
Theft from the person40.60-42.86%
Robbery30.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3416.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.050.00%
Other theft123.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.430.00%
Vehicle crime91.430.00%
Burglary81.070.00%
Public order70.950.00%
Theft from the person70.830.00%
Shoplifting70.830.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202448
April 202424
January 202424
December 202316
November 202325
October 202334

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202429
December 202323
November 202339
October 202331

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 202317
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202417
January 202421
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20241
April 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
  • 2. Hampshire Street
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Camden Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bartholomew Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pandian Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. Dowdney Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lady Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pleshey Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Sandall Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hilldrop Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Belmore Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Charlton King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kentish Town Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Community Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Torriano Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Leighton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lawford Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Wolsey Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Gaisford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1