LEIGHTON GROVE, NW5 2QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2QR

LEIGHTON GROVE, NW5 2QR, Camden has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2QR 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 2QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2QR, encompassing approximately 6889 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)

NW5 2QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampshire Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hilldrop Road with total crimes: 8
  • Trecastle Way with total crimes: 6

LEIGHTON GROVE, NW5 2QR 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.5366.67%
Vehicle crime233.63130.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.34-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson93.3412.50%
Drugs71.31600.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Public order40.73-20.00%
Other theft40.580.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.211400.00%
Vehicle crime102.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.450.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Public order50.73400.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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 order10.440.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.29-87.50%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.341900.00%
Vehicle crime132.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.890.00%
Public order81.890.00%
Burglary81.160.00%
Other theft71.16600.00%
Drugs51.020.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Theft from the person30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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 person10.44-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-96.30%
Other theft10.15-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.64-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour183.9238.46%
Vehicle crime132.6130.00%
Other theft111.89-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-14.29%
Burglary50.87-16.67%
Public order50.73-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.73300.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.5027.27%
Other theft154.0615.38%
Anti-social behaviour132.18-35.00%
Vehicle crime101.89-37.50%
Public order91.4528.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.3140.00%
Burglary61.020.00%
Drugs20.87-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.68-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour203.19-4.76%
Vehicle crime162.90-20.00%
Other theft132.3285.71%
Drugs111.891000.00%
Public order71.6040.00%
Burglary61.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-61.54%
Robbery20.73-60.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-66.67%
Theft from the person20.29-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.69-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour213.340.00%
Vehicle crime203.0553.85%
Criminal damage and arson132.90116.67%
Other theft71.890.00%
Burglary61.02-57.14%
Bicycle theft60.87-14.29%
Public order50.87150.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Theft from the person50.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.15-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.770.00%
Burglary143.050.00%
Vehicle crime132.030.00%
Drugs91.890.00%
Other theft71.310.00%
Bicycle theft71.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.020.00%
Theft from the person50.870.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
April 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202316
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202427
December 202328
November 202322
October 202323
September 202326

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
April 202413
January 202418
December 202313
November 202320
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 202311
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hampshire Street
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hilldrop Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Trecastle Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Camden Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bartholomew Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pandian Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilldrop Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Belmore Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Charlton King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Anson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tansley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Community Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Torriano Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Leighton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Corinne Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hargrave Place
    Total1
    Public order1