PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3AW

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3AW, Camden has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.61 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3AW 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 3AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3AW, encompassing approximately 6648 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 3AW area, explore the NW5 3AW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NW5 3AW area, visit the NW5 3AW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)

NW5 3AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Hawley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Farrier Street with total crimes: 7

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3723.61-11.90%
Violence and sexual offences305.5620.00%
Shoplifting234.5153.33%
Vehicle crime143.46250.00%
Theft from the person122.11300.00%
Public order121.80100.00%
Drugs101.80100.00%
Other theft51.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7525.00%
Robbery30.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4217.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.320.00%
Shoplifting153.760.00%
Public order62.26200.00%
Drugs50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.413500.00%
Theft from the person255.412400.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.760.00%
Shoplifting173.010.00%
Other theft122.560.00%
Vehicle crime111.800.00%
Robbery81.650.00%
Drugs61.200.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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 person10.30-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.669.09%
Shoplifting223.61266.67%
Drugs163.3177.78%
Anti-social behaviour142.410.00%
Other theft132.11-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson111.9683.33%
Theft from the person101.6566.67%
Vehicle crime91.50125.00%
Burglary71.35-22.22%
Robbery61.05500.00%
Bicycle theft40.90100.00%
Public order40.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.49-35.29%
Other theft163.3114.29%
Anti-social behaviour142.41-48.15%
Drugs92.110.00%
Burglary91.3550.00%
Public order61.350.00%
Theft from the person60.90-45.45%
Shoplifting60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-66.67%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.06-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour275.11-12.90%
Other theft144.06-36.36%
Theft from the person112.1137.50%
Drugs91.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.35100.00%
Burglary61.20-45.45%
Public order60.90-57.14%
Bicycle theft60.90-25.00%
Shoplifting60.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.90-16.67%
Robbery40.750.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.410.00%
Other theft224.660.00%
Public order143.310.00%
Burglary112.110.00%
Shoplifting91.650.00%
Theft from the person81.350.00%
Bicycle theft81.200.00%
Vehicle crime61.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Drugs30.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20246
January 202416
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202442
April 202420
January 202414
December 202314
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202436
March 20241
January 202424
December 202322
November 202334
October 202336

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 202413
December 202316
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
April 202417
January 202422
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 22. Wilmot Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Castlehaven Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 26. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Wilkin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Church Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1