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

Overview of Crime in NW5 3LA

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3LA, Camden has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.75 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3LA, encompassing approximately 6525 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)

NW5 3LA 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 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3623.75-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences315.5219.23%
Shoplifting234.7553.33%
Public order133.5285.71%
Vehicle crime131.99116.67%
Theft from the person111.99450.00%
Drugs91.6980.00%
Other theft61.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Robbery30.61-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4618.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.050.00%
Shoplifting153.980.00%
Public order72.30250.00%
Vehicle crime61.070.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Robbery50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.310.00%

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 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.373600.00%
Theft from the person245.672300.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.680.00%
Shoplifting172.910.00%
Vehicle crime112.610.00%
Other theft111.690.00%
Robbery81.690.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 person10.31-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.45%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.220.00%
Shoplifting223.37266.67%
Anti-social behaviour173.3713.33%
Drugs162.6177.78%
Other theft132.45-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.99100.00%
Vehicle crime101.84100.00%
Theft from the person81.5360.00%
Burglary71.23-22.22%
Robbery61.07500.00%
Public order50.92-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.7750.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.78-33.33%
Other theft153.3715.38%
Anti-social behaviour152.30-42.31%
Drugs92.300.00%
Burglary91.3850.00%
Public order61.38-25.00%
Shoplifting60.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-14.29%
Theft from the person50.92-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.7725.00%
Bicycle theft20.77-66.67%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Robbery10.31-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.15-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour265.06-16.13%
Other theft133.98-38.10%
Theft from the person111.9922.22%
Drugs91.69200.00%
Public order81.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.2316.67%
Burglary61.07-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.92-14.29%
Shoplifting60.92-33.33%
Robbery50.9225.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-42.86%
Other crime30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.218.82%
Anti-social behaviour315.6719.23%
Other theft214.7516.67%
Public order143.2275.00%
Burglary102.150.00%
Theft from the person91.53-35.71%
Shoplifting91.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime71.380.00%
Bicycle theft71.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0750.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Drugs30.61-78.57%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.360.00%
Shoplifting275.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.140.00%
Other theft183.980.00%
Drugs142.760.00%
Theft from the person142.150.00%
Bicycle theft102.150.00%
Burglary101.530.00%
Public order81.530.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 202416
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202446
April 202419
January 202417
December 202315
November 202326
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
April 202437
March 20241
January 202422
December 202322
November 202333
October 202337
September 202334

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
April 202417
January 202422
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 202327

A total of 3 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
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 3LA 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. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Wilmot Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Castlehaven Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Wilkin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Church Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rochester Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1