NW5 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3LL

NW5 3LL, Camden has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.98 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW5 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW5 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3LL, encompassing approximately 6953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW5 3LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsden Street with total crimes: 10
  • Kentish Town Road with total crimes: 10
  • Hawley Mews with total crimes: 8

NW5 3LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4817.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.900.00%
Drugs94.460.00%
Shoplifting71.290.00%
Theft from the person61.010.00%
Public order60.86500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.14-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.15-12.50%
Theft from the person285.0347.37%
Anti-social behaviour274.0328.57%
Other theft163.8814.29%
Vehicle crime102.300.00%
Robbery101.4425.00%
Public order91.44200.00%
Drugs51.29-80.00%
Shoplifting50.72150.00%
Burglary40.72-55.56%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-91.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%

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 offences4024.5948.15%
Drugs255.75212.50%
Anti-social behaviour213.60-4.55%
Theft from the person193.025.56%
Other theft142.73-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.01100.00%
Vehicle crime101.7366.67%
Burglary91.44-18.18%
Robbery81.29300.00%
Bicycle theft31.1550.00%
Other crime30.4350.00%
Public order30.43-57.14%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.70-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour223.88-37.14%
Theft from the person183.16-5.26%
Other theft152.5925.00%
Burglary112.1657.14%
Drugs81.58-27.27%
Public order71.15-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.860.00%
Shoplifting40.8633.33%
Robbery20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-50.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.87-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour355.326.06%
Theft from the person195.030.00%
Other theft122.73-52.00%
Drugs111.73120.00%
Public order111.58-8.33%
Burglary71.58-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8620.00%
Robbery40.86-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.58-20.00%
Shoplifting30.58-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.74-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour335.460.00%
Other theft254.7525.00%
Theft from the person193.600.00%
Burglary132.7330.00%
Public order121.8771.43%
Robbery111.731000.00%
Shoplifting71.58250.00%
Vehicle crime61.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.86-28.57%
Drugs50.72-64.29%
Bicycle theft50.72-44.44%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.900.00%
Other theft204.750.00%
Theft from the person192.880.00%
Drugs142.730.00%
Burglary102.010.00%
Bicycle theft91.440.00%
Vehicle crime71.290.00%
Public order71.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202428
January 202419
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
April 202427
January 202421
December 202322
November 202335
October 202333
September 202333

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
April 202435
January 202440
December 202327
November 202337
October 202338
September 202341

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20245
January 202425
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202416
January 202414
December 202315
November 202312
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Marsden Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kentish Town Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Hawley Mews
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Belmont Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hawley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bassett Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Old Dairy Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Castle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Grafton Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Castle Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Crogsland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Chalk Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ferdinand Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Arctic Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Grafton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Wilkin Street Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Healey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Athlone Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hawley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Leybourne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Harmood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Castlehaven Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1