NW5 3EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3EF

NW5 3EF, Camden has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.65 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3EF, encompassing approximately 7719 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)

NW5 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Hawley Road with total crimes: 8

NW5 3EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4625.654.55%
Shoplifting465.96187.50%
Violence and sexual offences365.9620.00%
Drugs144.6655.56%
Vehicle crime131.81333.33%
Public order111.6837.50%
Theft from the person81.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0450.00%
Other theft50.7866.67%
Burglary40.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Robbery30.52-40.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 behaviour4417.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.700.00%
Shoplifting163.890.00%
Drugs92.070.00%
Public order81.17700.00%
Burglary61.040.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Theft from the person40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Other theft30.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.73-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour234.669.52%
Theft from the person212.9840.00%
Shoplifting182.72-18.18%
Other theft172.336.25%
Robbery132.2085.71%
Vehicle crime121.6833.33%
Public order71.5575.00%
Drugs40.91-80.00%
Burglary30.52-70.00%
Other crime20.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.7132.14%
Shoplifting224.79266.67%
Anti-social behaviour212.85-16.00%
Drugs202.72122.22%
Other theft162.596.67%
Theft from the person152.0736.36%
Criminal damage and arson121.94140.00%
Burglary101.55-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.3050.00%
Robbery71.17133.33%
Bicycle theft40.91100.00%
Other crime40.52300.00%
Public order40.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2816.58-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour253.63-13.79%
Other theft153.2425.00%
Theft from the person111.940.00%
Burglary111.4257.14%
Drugs91.4228.57%
Public order61.17-53.85%
Vehicle crime60.7850.00%
Shoplifting60.78-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-16.67%
Robbery30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-60.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.305.13%
Anti-social behaviour295.31-6.45%
Public order133.7618.18%
Other theft121.68-40.00%
Theft from the person111.5537.50%
Drugs71.4240.00%
Burglary70.91-50.00%
Shoplifting70.91-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson60.9150.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-33.33%
Robbery30.52-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.050.00%
Other theft204.020.00%
Burglary142.590.00%
Public order111.810.00%
Shoplifting111.420.00%
Theft from the person81.420.00%
Robbery81.040.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20244
January 202420
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202444
April 202423
January 202421
December 202325
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
April 202436
January 202437
December 202328
November 202341
October 202339

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202421
January 202415
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202417
January 202416
December 202315
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202413
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202416
April 202418
January 202422
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kentish Town Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Castlehaven Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 30. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1