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

Overview of Crime in NW5 3LJ

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 251 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.83 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3LJ, encompassing approximately 6634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (77) incidents (327.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)

NW5 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7737.83327.78%
Anti-social behaviour5011.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences407.5414.29%
Drugs186.03100.00%
Theft from the person142.71133.33%
Vehicle crime142.11366.67%
Public order132.1185.71%
Other theft81.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2125.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Robbery30.60-25.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5021.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.540.00%
Shoplifting185.280.00%
Drugs92.710.00%
Public order71.36600.00%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.58-2.50%
Theft from the person355.8894.44%
Anti-social behaviour275.2822.73%
Other theft174.076.25%
Shoplifting162.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime112.4110.00%
Robbery111.6622.22%
Public order91.66125.00%
Drugs71.36-72.00%
Burglary41.06-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4029.2442.86%
Drugs256.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.770.00%
Shoplifting203.32233.33%
Theft from the person183.015.88%
Other theft162.716.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.41116.67%
Vehicle crime101.9666.67%
Robbery91.51350.00%
Burglary91.36-18.18%
Public order41.36-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.20-37.78%
Anti-social behaviour224.22-40.54%
Theft from the person173.32-5.56%
Other theft152.56-11.76%
Burglary112.2637.50%
Drugs101.66-9.09%
Public order71.51-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Shoplifting60.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-14.29%
Robbery20.90-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-60.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4527.134.65%
Anti-social behaviour376.7812.12%
Theft from the person185.58-10.00%
Other theft172.71-34.62%
Public order122.56-20.00%
Drugs111.81120.00%
Burglary81.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.2140.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Robbery50.90-58.33%
Shoplifting50.75-54.55%
Bicycle theft50.75-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.54-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour336.48-2.94%
Other theft264.9723.81%
Theft from the person203.925.26%
Public order153.01114.29%
Burglary142.2627.27%
Robbery122.111100.00%
Shoplifting111.81-56.00%
Vehicle crime61.66-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-28.57%
Drugs50.75-68.75%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour346.630.00%
Shoplifting255.130.00%
Other theft213.770.00%
Theft from the person193.170.00%
Drugs162.860.00%
Burglary112.410.00%
Bicycle theft91.660.00%
Vehicle crime71.360.00%
Public order71.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202435
January 202418
December 202317
November 202318
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 20247
January 202425
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202450
April 202427
January 202422
December 202322
November 202337
October 202333
September 202334

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202417
January 202416
December 202315
November 202317
October 202326
September 202321

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 202312
September 20231

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202435
April 202439
January 202440
December 202328
November 202345
October 202343
September 202344

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202418
April 202416
January 202420
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1