FORTESS ROAD, NW5 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2HG

FORTESS ROAD, NW5 2HG, Camden has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.80 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2HG, encompassing approximately 8308 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)

NW5 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6

FORTESS ROAD, NW5 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.8055.56%
Shoplifting243.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.89-11.54%
Public order102.7742.86%
Vehicle crime101.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2075.00%
Other theft60.840.00%
Theft from the person60.72200.00%
Robbery30.72-50.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary20.24-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.13500.00%
Shoplifting162.170.00%
Burglary91.930.00%
Public order71.08600.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
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 offences30.72200.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Public order10.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.291650.00%
Shoplifting224.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.650.00%
Theft from the person121.931100.00%
Other theft111.441000.00%
Vehicle crime101.320.00%
Public order71.20250.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 offences20.84-92.00%
Public order20.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-88.89%
Other theft10.12-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9666.67%
Shoplifting213.01110.00%
Other theft132.538.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.5671.43%
Theft from the person91.44-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.080.00%
Public order60.8420.00%
Burglary60.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-16.67%
Robbery50.60-16.67%
Drugs30.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.07-60.53%
Other theft121.81-20.00%
Theft from the person111.44450.00%
Shoplifting101.32150.00%
Vehicle crime71.20-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour70.84-22.22%
Drugs60.8420.00%
Robbery60.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.72-14.29%
Public order50.72-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.60-40.00%
Burglary30.36-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.4411.76%
Other theft154.57150.00%
Public order121.810.00%
Vehicle crime91.44-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour91.08-50.00%
Robbery71.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8416.67%
Drugs50.8466.67%
Bicycle theft50.60400.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Shoplifting40.60-20.00%
Theft from the person20.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.09-10.00%
Public order122.17100.00%
Vehicle crime111.44-15.38%
Robbery71.3275.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.84-40.00%
Other theft60.72-40.00%
Theft from the person60.72-62.50%
Burglary50.72-68.75%
Shoplifting50.60-81.48%
Drugs30.60-40.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.460.00%
Shoplifting274.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.250.00%
Burglary162.410.00%
Theft from the person161.930.00%
Vehicle crime131.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.560.00%
Other theft101.200.00%
Bicycle theft81.200.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 202315
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202416
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 20243
June 20241
April 202435
March 20242
January 202425
December 202315
November 202338
October 202334
September 202334

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
April 202422
January 202421
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 202327

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Southcote Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lady Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hugo Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Burghley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Leighton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Ingestre Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Little Green Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Carker'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Regis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Montpelier Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1