NW5 2PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2PW

NW5 2PW, Camden has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.98 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2PW 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 2PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2PW, encompassing approximately 8945 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

NW5 2PW 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

NW5 2PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.98-31.71%
Violence and sexual offences273.1368.75%
Shoplifting243.0241.18%
Vehicle crime142.68100.00%
Public order111.5637.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.23125.00%
Theft from the person61.01500.00%
Other theft50.670.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Burglary30.34-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Robbery10.22-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.070.00%
Shoplifting174.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.90433.33%
Public order81.79700.00%
Burglary70.890.00%
Vehicle crime70.780.00%
Robbery60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

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 offences30.670.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.34-85.71%
Robbery10.11-66.67%
Public order10.11-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.101850.00%
Shoplifting234.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.570.00%
Theft from the person142.241300.00%
Other theft111.561000.00%
Vehicle crime111.230.00%
Public order101.23400.00%
Burglary71.120.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Robbery30.340.00%

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 offences20.78-90.91%
Public order20.22-71.43%
Theft from the person10.22-90.91%
Other theft10.11-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.20-15.38%
Shoplifting222.46120.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.4620.00%
Other theft132.018.33%
Vehicle crime121.4550.00%
Theft from the person111.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.2325.00%
Burglary91.120.00%
Public order71.0140.00%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%
Robbery30.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Drugs20.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.30-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour152.910.00%
Other theft121.68-29.41%
Theft from the person111.34266.67%
Shoplifting101.23100.00%
Burglary91.1250.00%
Vehicle crime81.01-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.8960.00%
Robbery60.8920.00%
Public order50.67-54.55%
Drugs40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.8633.33%
Other theft174.0270.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.90-34.78%
Public order111.68-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.23-35.71%
Drugs61.01100.00%
Burglary60.67-33.33%
Robbery50.6725.00%
Shoplifting50.56-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Theft from the person30.45-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.020.00%
Vehicle crime142.570.00%
Public order121.560.00%
Other theft101.340.00%
Burglary91.120.00%
Shoplifting81.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.890.00%
Theft from the person60.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202441
April 202420
January 202418
December 202315
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 20243
April 202439
March 20242
January 202422
December 202326
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202423
January 202422
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 2PW 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. Southcote Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Dowdney Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Pleshey Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Charlton King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Tufnell Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Burghley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kentish Town Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Corinne Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1