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

Overview of Crime in NW5 2RA

LEIGHTON GROVE, NW5 2RA, Camden has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.72 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2RA, encompassing approximately 8371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

NW5 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Hampshire Street with total crimes: 10
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6

LEIGHTON GROVE, NW5 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.72106.67%
Anti-social behaviour303.70-37.50%
Shoplifting243.5841.18%
Vehicle crime202.87150.00%
Public order92.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.08-12.50%
Drugs60.84500.00%
Burglary40.72-20.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4813.620.00%
Shoplifting175.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.031400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.790.00%
Vehicle crime80.960.00%
Robbery60.960.00%
Public order60.72500.00%
Burglary50.720.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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
Burglary10.24-85.71%
Robbery10.12-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.013000.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.700.00%
Shoplifting222.630.00%
Vehicle crime112.630.00%
Theft from the person101.31900.00%
Other theft91.19800.00%
Public order81.080.00%
Burglary70.960.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%

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 person10.36-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.30%
Other theft10.12-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.81-3.57%
Shoplifting203.23122.22%
Anti-social behaviour172.3913.33%
Other theft122.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime111.4357.14%
Theft from the person101.3142.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.1933.33%
Burglary80.96-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.96300.00%
Public order40.48-55.56%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.62-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour153.34-42.31%
Other theft151.79-11.76%
Burglary101.7966.67%
Public order91.190.00%
Shoplifting91.08125.00%
Theft from the person71.08133.33%
Vehicle crime70.84-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8420.00%
Drugs50.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.776.25%
Anti-social behaviour264.06-21.21%
Other theft173.1188.89%
Drugs102.03400.00%
Vehicle crime101.19-33.33%
Public order91.1928.57%
Burglary61.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-50.00%
Shoplifting40.60-20.00%
Robbery30.48-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Theft from the person30.36-57.14%
Other crime20.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.8426.92%
Violence and sexual offences323.946.67%
Vehicle crime153.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7942.86%
Other theft91.19-25.00%
Burglary91.08-47.06%
Public order71.08133.33%
Theft from the person70.84-41.67%
Robbery50.840.00%
Shoplifting50.60-80.77%
Bicycle theft30.60-66.67%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Drugs20.24-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.580.00%
Shoplifting263.110.00%
Burglary173.110.00%
Drugs132.030.00%
Theft from the person121.550.00%
Other theft121.430.00%
Vehicle crime121.430.00%
Bicycle theft91.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.080.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202415
July 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202427
December 202328
November 202334
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202448
April 202422
January 202417
December 202315
November 202326
October 202333
September 202326

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202411
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20232
September 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202422
January 202420
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 202326

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 202315
November 202317
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
  • 2. Hampshire Street
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Bartholomew Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pandian Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Dowdney Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lady Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hugo Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pleshey Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Hilldrop Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Belmore Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Charlton King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Anson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Community Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Torriano Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Leighton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Wolsey Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Gaisford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1