NW5 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 3LQ

NW5 3LQ, Camden has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.81 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3LQ, encompassing approximately 6509 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-28.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)

NW5 3LQ 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

NW5 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3323.81-28.26%
Violence and sexual offences325.0723.08%
Shoplifting244.9260.00%
Vehicle crime143.69133.33%
Public order132.1562.50%
Theft from the person112.00450.00%
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 behaviour4618.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.072500.00%
Shoplifting153.990.00%
Public order82.30300.00%
Vehicle crime61.230.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Robbery50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other theft20.31100.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

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 order20.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.15-87.50%

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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.433400.00%
Theft from the person235.382200.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.530.00%
Shoplifting172.920.00%
Vehicle crime132.610.00%
Other theft112.001000.00%
Robbery81.690.00%
Public order61.230.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
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 person10.46-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.45%
Other theft10.15-93.33%

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 offences2222.584.76%
Shoplifting223.38266.67%
Anti-social behaviour173.3813.33%
Drugs172.6188.89%
Other theft152.61-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson122.30100.00%
Vehicle crime101.84150.00%
Theft from the person71.5475.00%
Burglary71.08-30.00%
Robbery61.08500.00%
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 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.82-36.36%
Other theft173.2313.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.61-40.00%
Burglary102.3066.67%
Drugs91.540.00%
Public order61.38-14.29%
Shoplifting60.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-14.29%
Theft from the person40.92-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-66.67%
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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.20-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour255.07-19.35%
Other theft153.84-25.00%
Theft from the person112.3022.22%
Drugs91.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3816.67%
Public order71.08-50.00%
Burglary61.08-45.45%
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 offences3724.2712.12%
Anti-social behaviour315.6819.23%
Other theft204.765.26%
Public order143.0775.00%
Burglary112.1510.00%
Theft from the person91.69-35.71%
Shoplifting91.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime71.380.00%
Bicycle theft71.08-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08100.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Drugs30.61-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.420.00%
Shoplifting275.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.150.00%
Other theft193.990.00%
Drugs152.920.00%
Theft from the person142.300.00%
Bicycle theft102.150.00%
Burglary101.540.00%
Public order81.540.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 202417
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233
September 202315

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202446
April 202419
January 202417
December 202315
November 202325
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202426
July 20241
April 202435
March 20241
January 202422
December 202321
November 202333
October 202337
September 202333

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202415
December 202317
November 202315
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202413
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 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 20233

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 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311
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 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
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 3LQ 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. Rochester Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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