NW5 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3AS

NW5 3AS, Camden has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.11 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3AS, encompassing approximately 10059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)

NW5 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Wellesley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Gilden Crescent with total crimes: 7

NW5 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour333.98-25.00%
Shoplifting233.2864.29%
Public order122.2971.43%
Drugs91.19125.00%
Vehicle crime70.89250.00%
Burglary70.700.00%
Other theft60.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6066.67%
Theft from the person40.50100.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.370.00%
Shoplifting142.980.00%
Burglary71.390.00%
Public order70.70600.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.10-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.3863.16%
Shoplifting173.08-26.09%
Other theft141.6955.56%
Robbery101.39150.00%
Theft from the person80.99-38.46%
Vehicle crime80.8014.29%
Public order50.80-16.67%
Burglary20.50-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-71.43%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.4136.00%
Shoplifting233.38475.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.29-38.71%
Theft from the person131.8944.44%
Burglary111.2910.00%
Other theft91.09-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8916.67%
Vehicle crime70.7016.67%
Public order60.7020.00%
Robbery40.60300.00%
Drugs40.40-33.33%
Other crime30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft30.3050.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3111.5393.75%
Violence and sexual offences253.08-26.47%
Other theft102.49-33.33%
Burglary100.99100.00%
Theft from the person90.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.890.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Vehicle crime60.60-14.29%
Public order50.60-50.00%
Shoplifting40.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40-66.67%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.73-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour163.38-51.52%
Other theft151.59-21.05%
Public order101.4911.11%
Vehicle crime70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.70-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.6050.00%
Theft from the person60.6020.00%
Shoplifting60.60-25.00%
Burglary50.60-50.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Robbery20.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.5126.47%
Anti-social behaviour334.27-2.94%
Other theft193.2846.15%
Burglary101.89-28.57%
Public order90.990.00%
Shoplifting80.89-70.37%
Vehicle crime70.8075.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7016.67%
Robbery60.700.00%
Theft from the person50.60-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.50-55.56%
Drugs40.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3416.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.380.00%
Shoplifting273.380.00%
Burglary142.680.00%
Other theft131.390.00%
Theft from the person111.290.00%
Public order91.090.00%
Bicycle theft90.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.890.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202444
April 202431
January 202419
December 202331
November 202316
October 202333
September 202334

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202430
April 202434
January 202434
December 202325
November 202334
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20248
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202417
January 202423
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 202327

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Wellesley Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Vicar'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Dale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bassett Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Rhyl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Wilkin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1