NW5 2XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2XT

NW5 2XT, Camden has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.73 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2XT 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 2XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2XT, encompassing approximately 9320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-39.02% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

NW5 2XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • York Mews with total crimes: 5

NW5 2XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2813.7355.56%
Anti-social behaviour253.00-39.02%
Shoplifting242.6841.18%
Vehicle crime172.57112.50%
Public order101.8242.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Theft from the person40.750.00%
Other theft40.430.00%
Burglary40.43-42.86%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4111.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.401700.00%
Shoplifting171.930.00%
Vehicle crime81.820.00%
Burglary70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.750.00%
Public order70.75600.00%
Robbery50.750.00%

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 order10.320.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.21-85.71%
Robbery10.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.383900.00%
Shoplifting234.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.470.00%
Public order102.250.00%
Theft from the person91.07800.00%
Other theft80.97700.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Robbery50.750.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%

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 person10.32-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.83%
Other theft10.11-90.91%

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 offences2414.16-17.24%
Shoplifting212.57110.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.2521.43%
Vehicle crime111.8237.50%
Other theft111.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.1822.22%
Theft from the person101.180.00%
Burglary91.07-10.00%
Public order70.970.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Robbery30.43-40.00%
Drugs20.32-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.09-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour143.11-12.50%
Other theft111.50-31.25%
Theft from the person101.18233.33%
Burglary101.0725.00%
Shoplifting101.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0750.00%
Vehicle crime80.97-11.11%
Public order70.86-22.22%
Robbery50.750.00%
Drugs40.54-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.873.33%
Other theft163.3377.78%
Anti-social behaviour161.72-38.46%
Public order91.72-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.97-30.77%
Burglary80.97-11.11%
Drugs70.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-25.00%
Robbery50.6466.67%
Shoplifting50.54-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.5433.33%
Theft from the person30.43-25.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 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 offences3013.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.220.00%
Vehicle crime132.790.00%
Public order101.390.00%
Burglary91.070.00%
Other theft90.970.00%
Shoplifting80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.860.00%
Theft from the person40.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202441
April 202421
January 202417
December 202314
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202424
December 202329
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202423
January 202421
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
  • 2. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bartholomew Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dowdney Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lady Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hugo Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pleshey Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Charlton King'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Brecknock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Burghley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kentish Town Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Community Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Wolsey Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1