NW5 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3AP

NW5 3AP, Camden has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3AP, encompassing approximately 9294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 3AP area, explore the NW5 3AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (41.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)

NW5 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Gilden Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Powlett Place with total crimes: 6

NW5 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.6441.94%
Anti-social behaviour354.73-28.57%
Shoplifting253.7738.89%
Public order162.6977.78%
Vehicle crime81.72300.00%
Drugs60.86200.00%
Burglary60.65-14.29%
Other theft60.65100.00%
Theft from the person50.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4913.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.270.00%
Shoplifting183.340.00%
Public order91.94350.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Other theft30.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.823300.00%
Shoplifting253.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.690.00%
Other theft182.580.00%
Theft from the person131.941200.00%
Robbery101.400.00%
Vehicle crime91.080.00%
Public order60.970.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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 person10.22-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.88%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.1118.52%
Shoplifting243.44118.18%
Anti-social behaviour222.58-24.14%
Theft from the person152.3766.67%
Other theft131.6118.18%
Burglary121.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.2925.00%
Vehicle crime71.0816.67%
Drugs60.75-14.29%
Robbery50.65150.00%
Public order50.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Other crime30.32200.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2913.7745.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.12-22.86%
Other theft112.90-35.29%
Shoplifting111.1883.33%
Burglary101.1866.67%
Theft from the person91.08-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9733.33%
Drugs70.86600.00%
Vehicle crime60.7520.00%
Public order50.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-66.67%
Robbery20.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.88-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour203.77-37.50%
Other theft172.15-15.00%
Theft from the person101.83100.00%
Public order101.08-9.09%
Burglary61.08-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.6550.00%
Shoplifting60.65-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.65-37.50%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Robbery20.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.730.00%
Other theft203.440.00%
Burglary132.150.00%
Public order111.400.00%
Shoplifting111.180.00%
Vehicle crime81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.860.00%
Robbery60.860.00%
Theft from the person50.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202431
April 202434
March 20241
January 202432
December 202327
November 202335
October 202344

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202449
April 202424
January 202422
December 202329
November 202320
October 202332

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202413
March 20241
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202418
January 202413
December 202311
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202425
January 202424
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Dale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bassett Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Rhyl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1