ST LEONARDS SQUARE, NW5 3HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3HL

ST LEONARDS SQUARE, NW5 3HL, Camden has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.30 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3HL 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 3HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3HL, encompassing approximately 7718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (883.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)

NW5 3HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10

ST LEONARDS SQUARE, NW5 3HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5926.30883.33%
Anti-social behaviour417.645.13%
Violence and sexual offences295.3111.54%
Vehicle crime123.76100.00%
Theft from the person121.5533.33%
Drugs91.5512.50%
Other theft91.17125.00%
Public order81.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.040.00%
Burglary70.910.00%
Robbery50.9166.67%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.050.00%
Theft from the person93.37800.00%
Drugs81.170.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.910.00%
Vehicle crime60.910.00%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Other theft40.78300.00%
Public order40.52100.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.39-84.62%
Theft from the person10.26-97.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3720.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.79900.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.890.00%
Other theft183.500.00%
Public order132.330.00%
Vehicle crime121.680.00%
Robbery81.550.00%
Burglary51.040.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.39-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.30-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour185.05-41.94%
Drugs182.33157.14%
Theft from the person162.33-11.11%
Burglary142.0727.27%
Other theft101.810.00%
Vehicle crime101.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.30133.33%
Public order50.91-44.44%
Robbery40.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.30-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour315.4440.91%
Theft from the person184.02-5.26%
Burglary112.33175.00%
Vehicle crime101.4366.67%
Other theft101.30-9.09%
Public order91.30-50.00%
Drugs71.170.00%
Robbery60.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-62.50%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.9527.03%
Anti-social behaviour226.09-18.52%
Theft from the person192.850.00%
Public order182.46200.00%
Other theft112.33-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson81.4360.00%
Drugs71.04133.33%
Vehicle crime60.91-57.14%
Bicycle theft50.7866.67%
Burglary40.65-69.23%
Other crime30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-88.89%
Shoplifting10.13-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.385.71%
Anti-social behaviour274.79-15.62%
Other theft243.5033.33%
Theft from the person193.11-17.39%
Vehicle crime142.46100.00%
Burglary131.818.33%
Robbery91.68800.00%
Public order61.170.00%
Shoplifting50.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-16.67%
Drugs30.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.39-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.530.00%
Theft from the person234.150.00%
Other theft182.980.00%
Burglary122.330.00%
Bicycle theft91.550.00%
Vehicle crime71.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Drugs40.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20242
January 202418
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202439
April 202427
January 202418
December 202331
November 202322
October 202327
September 202332

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
April 202430
March 20243
January 202439
December 202342
November 202347
October 202337
September 202335

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 202437
January 202416
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
April 202418
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 20234
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 7. Regent'S Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Maitland Park Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Thurlow Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1