NW5 2UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2UA

NW5 2UA, Camden has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2UA 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 2UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2UA, encompassing approximately 9942 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-34.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)

NW5 2UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Hampshire Street with total crimes: 10
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6

NW5 2UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.22-34.21%
Shoplifting252.5147.06%
Vehicle crime152.51200.00%
Public order101.5142.86%
Drugs71.01600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7020.00%
Other theft50.60400.00%
Burglary40.500.00%
Theft from the person40.40300.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.20-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.160.00%
Shoplifting173.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.711500.00%
Public order71.61600.00%
Robbery60.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Burglary40.500.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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 order10.300.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.20-85.71%
Robbery10.10-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.283100.00%
Shoplifting233.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.310.00%
Theft from the person102.11900.00%
Other theft91.01800.00%
Public order70.910.00%
Robbery70.700.00%
Burglary70.700.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%

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 person10.30-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.83%
Other theft10.10-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.6741.18%
Shoplifting212.41110.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.110.00%
Other theft131.61-7.14%
Theft from the person111.3157.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.1180.00%
Burglary90.91-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.91166.67%
Public order40.80-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.4033.33%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Drugs20.20-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.16-46.88%
Anti-social behaviour161.71-15.79%
Other theft141.61-17.65%
Shoplifting101.4166.67%
Burglary101.01150.00%
Public order91.01-18.18%
Theft from the person70.9175.00%
Drugs50.70-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.50-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.67-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour193.22-47.22%
Other theft171.9121.43%
Public order111.7110.00%
Vehicle crime91.1112.50%
Drugs90.91350.00%
Shoplifting60.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.60-40.00%
Burglary40.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Theft from the person40.40-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Robbery20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.720.00%
Other theft143.620.00%
Public order101.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.010.00%
Burglary81.010.00%
Shoplifting80.800.00%
Vehicle crime80.800.00%
Theft from the person60.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202416
July 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202424
December 202317
November 202332
October 202337

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202438
April 202421
January 202416
December 202316
November 202319
October 202336

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
April 202423
January 202421
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 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. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Sandall Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Charlton King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Kentish Town Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Torriano Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Leighton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Regis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lawford Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Wolsey Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1