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

Overview of Crime in NW5 3LT

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3LT, Camden has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.88 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3LT, encompassing approximately 6874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (771.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NW5 3LT 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

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6132.88771.43%
Anti-social behaviour448.872.33%
Violence and sexual offences326.400.00%
Drugs184.6580.00%
Theft from the person162.6277.78%
Vehicle crime142.33366.67%
Other theft112.04266.67%
Public order91.6050.00%
Robbery61.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8750.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Burglary30.58-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4318.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.250.00%
Drugs104.650.00%
Theft from the person91.45800.00%
Shoplifting71.310.00%
Public order61.02200.00%
Burglary60.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 order20.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.44-83.33%
Theft from the person10.29-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4125.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.961133.33%
Anti-social behaviour245.380.00%
Other theft193.490.00%
Public order122.760.00%
Vehicle crime111.750.00%
Robbery101.600.00%
Drugs51.450.00%
Shoplifting50.730.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.44-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.5835.48%
Drugs256.11212.50%
Theft from the person203.64-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour172.91-26.09%
Other theft142.47-12.50%
Burglary112.0422.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.6050.00%
Vehicle crime91.3150.00%
Robbery91.3180.00%
Shoplifting31.31-25.00%
Public order30.44-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.66-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour234.51-30.30%
Theft from the person223.35-12.00%
Other theft163.2014.29%
Burglary92.3328.57%
Public order81.31-42.86%
Drugs81.16-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-14.29%
Robbery50.8725.00%
Shoplifting40.7333.33%
Bicycle theft20.58-50.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.87-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour335.673.12%
Theft from the person254.80-3.85%
Other theft143.64-50.00%
Public order142.0416.67%
Drugs112.04120.00%
Burglary71.60-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.0240.00%
Vehicle crime61.02-14.29%
Robbery40.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Shoplifting30.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour326.1114.29%
Other theft284.6547.37%
Theft from the person264.070.00%
Robbery123.781100.00%
Public order121.7571.43%
Burglary111.750.00%
Shoplifting91.60350.00%
Vehicle crime71.31-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-28.57%
Drugs50.73-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.73-63.64%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour286.110.00%
Theft from the person264.070.00%
Other theft193.780.00%
Drugs122.760.00%
Bicycle theft111.750.00%
Burglary111.600.00%
Vehicle crime81.600.00%
Public order71.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 202441
January 202420
December 202322
November 202325
October 202326
September 202326

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 20245
January 202425
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202443
April 202424
January 202417
December 202323
November 202333
October 202332
September 202328

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 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 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 202419
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 202328
September 202319

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312
September 20231

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202432
April 202437
March 20243
January 202442
December 202331
November 202339
October 202342
September 202342

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
January 20243
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20232

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 3LT 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Kentish Town Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Regent'S Park Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1