NW5 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3LL

NW5 3LL, Camden has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.50 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3LL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (2.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)

NW5 3LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Hawley Mews with total crimes: 15

NW5 3LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5631.50700.00%
Anti-social behaviour498.052.08%
Violence and sexual offences347.059.68%
Drugs184.89100.00%
Vehicle crime152.59400.00%
Theft from the person132.16116.67%
Public order101.8766.67%
Other theft71.44133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.0125.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Burglary30.43-25.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 offences3825.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.460.00%
Other theft254.750.00%
Theft from the person193.600.00%
Burglary132.730.00%
Public order121.870.00%
Robbery111.730.00%
Shoplifting71.580.00%
Vehicle crime61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.860.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Bicycle theft50.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202428
January 202419
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 20245
January 202425
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202448
April 202427
January 202421
December 202322
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202416
January 202414
December 202315
November 202312
October 202325

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
April 202435
January 202440
December 202327
November 202337
October 202338

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 20247
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312

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 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

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

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313

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 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Farrier Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Kentish Town Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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