BUSBY MEWS, NW5 2SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2SQ

BUSBY MEWS, NW5 2SQ, Camden has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.26 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2SQ 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 2SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2SQ, encompassing approximately 5234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 2SQ area, explore the NW5 2SQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW5 2SQ area, visit the NW5 2SQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)

NW5 2SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Hampshire Street with total crimes: 10
  • Camden Road with total crimes: 9

BUSBY MEWS, NW5 2SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3624.26-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences236.889.52%
Vehicle crime214.39250.00%
Other theft114.0157.14%
Burglary92.10800.00%
Drugs81.72700.00%
Public order51.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-50.00%
Theft from the person30.96200.00%
Robbery20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5420.8263.64%
Violence and sexual offences2110.32-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.010.00%
Other theft71.91-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Robbery41.150.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Theft from the person10.57-90.91%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-87.50%
Burglary10.19-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3322.16-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences256.30-26.47%
Other theft134.78-38.10%
Theft from the person112.48450.00%
Drugs82.10166.67%
Vehicle crime61.53-33.33%
Burglary61.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.1533.33%
Robbery40.76300.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.83126.67%
Anti-social behaviour346.4913.33%
Other theft216.49-16.00%
Burglary94.0128.57%
Vehicle crime91.72-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7233.33%
Drugs31.5350.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Public order30.57-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3020.820.00%
Other theft255.734.17%
Violence and sexual offences154.78-53.12%
Vehicle crime102.87-23.08%
Public order81.91-11.11%
Burglary71.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.340.00%
Robbery31.150.00%
Drugs20.57-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.7439.13%
Anti-social behaviour306.117.14%
Other theft245.73-14.29%
Vehicle crime134.5818.18%
Drugs122.481100.00%
Public order92.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-40.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Robbery30.57-57.14%
Theft from the person20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2824.64-3.45%
Other theft285.3512.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.3521.05%
Vehicle crime114.39175.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.10100.00%
Robbery71.910.00%
Theft from the person51.340.00%
Burglary40.96-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.76-20.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.19-91.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2923.110.00%
Other theft255.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.780.00%
Drugs123.630.00%
Burglary92.290.00%
Bicycle theft51.720.00%
Theft from the person50.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202411
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
April 202425
January 202434
December 202315
November 202332
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202413
January 202421
December 202325
November 202324
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202454
April 202433
January 202434
December 202330
November 202330
October 202328
September 202329

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 202312
October 20231
September 202312

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20243
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cliff Villas
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marquis Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bartholomew Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pandian Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Dowdney Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Murray Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sandall Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cliff Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hilldrop Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Belmore Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Charlton King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Rowstock Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Murray Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Camden Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Camden Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. North Villas
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Community Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Torriano Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Leighton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cantelowes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Lawford Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Gaisford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1