NW5 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3AU

NW5 3AU, Camden has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.00 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3AU, encompassing approximately 9235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)

NW5 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Gilden Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Powlett Place with total crimes: 6

NW5 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.0035.48%
Anti-social behaviour354.55-16.67%
Shoplifting233.7953.33%
Public order122.4950.00%
Vehicle crime91.30350.00%
Burglary60.9750.00%
Drugs60.6520.00%
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 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.550.00%
Shoplifting153.360.00%
Public order81.62300.00%
Drugs50.870.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Other theft30.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
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
Burglary10.110.00%

In April 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 offences3214.513100.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.460.00%
Shoplifting182.380.00%
Other theft161.950.00%
Theft from the person141.731300.00%
Robbery101.520.00%
Vehicle crime91.080.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.5423.08%
Shoplifting233.46283.33%
Anti-social behaviour202.49-23.08%
Theft from the person152.1766.67%
Drugs141.6255.56%
Other theft121.529.09%
Burglary111.3022.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.1925.00%
Vehicle crime71.0816.67%
Robbery50.76150.00%
Public order50.5425.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Other crime30.32200.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.88-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour262.8236.84%
Other theft112.82-26.67%
Drugs91.19200.00%
Burglary90.9750.00%
Theft from the person90.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9733.33%
Shoplifting60.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.6520.00%
Public order40.65-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-60.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

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 offences3213.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.46-34.48%
Other theft152.06-16.67%
Public order101.62-9.09%
Theft from the person91.0880.00%
Burglary60.97-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-14.29%
Shoplifting60.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.540.00%
Drugs30.54-25.00%
Other crime30.320.00%
Robbery20.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.895.26%
Anti-social behaviour294.33-19.44%
Other theft183.145.88%
Burglary131.95-7.14%
Public order111.4137.50%
Shoplifting101.19-62.96%
Vehicle crime81.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.870.00%
Robbery60.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.65-44.44%
Theft from the person50.54-66.67%
Drugs40.54-55.56%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.110.00%
Shoplifting273.900.00%
Other theft172.920.00%
Theft from the person151.840.00%
Burglary141.620.00%
Drugs91.520.00%
Bicycle theft90.970.00%
Public order80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202431
April 202432
March 20241
January 202432
December 202326
November 202332
October 202340
September 202338

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
April 202422
January 202420
December 202326
November 202319
October 202329
September 202336

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 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 20237
September 20237

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 202414
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 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 202414
March 20241
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202416
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
April 202418
January 202423
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 202327

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    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. 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. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bassett Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Rhyl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Wilkin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1