NW5 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2SW

NW5 2SW, Camden has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.06 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2SW, encompassing approximately 5983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)

NW5 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampshire Street with total crimes: 10
  • Camden Road with total crimes: 9
  • Camden Lane with total crimes: 8

NW5 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.01-26.32%
Vehicle crime234.68155.56%
Criminal damage and arson103.8425.00%
Drugs71.67600.00%
Burglary71.1740.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Robbery20.50-60.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.351400.00%
Vehicle crime92.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.500.00%
Robbery51.340.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.510.00%
Vehicle crime122.170.00%
Public order82.010.00%
Drugs81.340.00%
Burglary81.340.00%
Other theft61.34500.00%
Theft from the person51.000.00%
Robbery40.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.17-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.3923.08%
Anti-social behaviour225.3537.50%
Other theft133.68-27.78%
Vehicle crime132.1730.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Public order51.00-37.50%
Burglary40.84-20.00%
Theft from the person40.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.67300.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.714.00%
Other theft184.3563.64%
Anti-social behaviour163.01-11.11%
Vehicle crime102.67-37.50%
Public order81.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.340.00%
Burglary51.00-16.67%
Drugs20.84-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.554.17%
Anti-social behaviour184.18-10.00%
Vehicle crime163.01-15.79%
Other theft112.6737.50%
Drugs91.84800.00%
Public order81.5060.00%
Burglary61.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.00-57.14%
Theft from the person21.00-50.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Robbery10.33-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.17-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.56-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour204.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime193.3458.33%
Criminal damage and arson143.18180.00%
Other theft82.3414.29%
Robbery71.340.00%
Burglary61.17-53.85%
Bicycle theft61.000.00%
Public order51.00150.00%
Theft from the person40.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.17-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.350.00%
Burglary134.180.00%
Vehicle crime122.170.00%
Drugs92.010.00%
Other theft71.500.00%
Bicycle theft61.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Theft from the person40.840.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
April 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 202316
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202415
July 20241
April 202421
January 202432
December 202326
November 202325
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202438
April 202413
January 202422
December 202316
November 202318
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

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 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202318
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314
September 20235

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 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hampshire Street
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Camden Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Camden Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hilldrop Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Trecastle Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dalmeny Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Anson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tansley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Middleton Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Rowstock Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    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. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1