LEIGHTON ROAD, NW5 2RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2RB

LEIGHTON ROAD, NW5 2RB, Camden has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.17 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2RB 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 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2RB, encompassing approximately 7651 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (153.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-36.59% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)

NW5 2RB 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

LEIGHTON ROAD, NW5 2RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.17153.85%
Anti-social behaviour264.31-36.59%
Vehicle crime223.40175.00%
Shoplifting212.8890.91%
Public order82.7414.29%
Drugs71.05600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-40.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Other theft40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Robbery20.39-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.361200.00%
Shoplifting111.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.440.00%
Vehicle crime81.310.00%
Public order71.05600.00%
Robbery60.910.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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 order10.390.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.26-87.50%
Robbery10.13-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.512500.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.400.00%
Shoplifting132.090.00%
Theft from the person111.701000.00%
Vehicle crime91.440.00%
Burglary81.180.00%
Public order71.050.00%
Other theft70.91600.00%
Drugs60.910.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%

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 person10.39-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.77%
Other theft10.13-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.516.90%
Anti-social behaviour234.0535.29%
Shoplifting213.01600.00%
Other theft152.74-11.76%
Vehicle crime121.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5733.33%
Burglary71.0516.67%
Public order50.91-44.44%
Theft from the person50.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.65300.00%
Drugs30.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.33-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour173.79-10.53%
Other theft172.226.25%
Public order92.220.00%
Vehicle crime81.18-42.86%
Burglary61.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Drugs30.78-70.00%
Shoplifting30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.2121.43%
Anti-social behaviour194.44-24.00%
Other theft162.4877.78%
Vehicle crime142.09-22.22%
Drugs101.83900.00%
Public order91.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.18-40.00%
Burglary50.78-16.67%
Theft from the person30.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Robbery20.39-75.00%
Shoplifting20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.660.00%
Vehicle crime183.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.350.00%
Other theft91.310.00%
Robbery81.180.00%
Burglary61.050.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Theft from the person60.780.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202441
April 202416
January 202423
December 202317
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
April 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202413
July 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202431
December 202329
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20231

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
May 20241
April 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202415
December 202317
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202413
January 202421
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 2RB 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. Camden Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hilldrop Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Hugo Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pleshey Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Wolsey Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gaisford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1