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

Overview of Crime in NW5 3LY

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3LY, Camden has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.14 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3LY, encompassing approximately 6712 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 3LY area, explore the NW5 3LY Area information page.
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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: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)

NW5 3LY 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 3LY 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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6131.14771.43%
Anti-social behaviour389.09-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences295.66-6.45%
Theft from the person174.3270.00%
Vehicle crime142.53133.33%
Drugs132.0930.00%
Other theft121.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7975.00%
Public order61.0450.00%
Robbery50.89150.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.45-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4118.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.110.00%
Theft from the person104.62900.00%
Drugs101.490.00%
Shoplifting71.490.00%
Burglary61.040.00%
Vehicle crime60.890.00%
Public order40.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 order20.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
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 order20.45-83.33%
Theft from the person10.30-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4425.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.56966.67%
Anti-social behaviour264.770.00%
Other theft203.870.00%
Public order122.980.00%
Robbery111.790.00%
Vehicle crime91.640.00%
Drugs51.340.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
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 offences30.45-93.18%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4424.2822.22%
Drugs266.56271.43%
Theft from the person203.87-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour192.98-20.83%
Other theft122.839.09%
Burglary111.7922.22%
Vehicle crime101.640.00%
Robbery81.4960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19100.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Public order10.15-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.56-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour245.36-22.58%
Theft from the person213.58-8.70%
Other theft113.13-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.64100.00%
Burglary91.4950.00%
Public order81.34-52.94%
Drugs71.19-36.36%
Robbery51.0425.00%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-57.14%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.3322.22%
Anti-social behaviour316.566.90%
Theft from the person234.620.00%
Public order173.43142.86%
Other theft122.53-53.85%
Drugs111.7983.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.6440.00%
Burglary61.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-54.55%
Robbery40.74-73.33%
Bicycle theft40.6033.33%
Other crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.360.00%
Other theft264.320.00%
Theft from the person233.870.00%
Robbery153.430.00%
Vehicle crime112.230.00%
Burglary101.640.00%
Public order71.490.00%
Drugs61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202420
December 202321
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 20245
January 202426
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202441
April 202426
January 202419
December 202324
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
April 202420
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202326

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
April 202432
March 20243
January 202444
December 202336
November 202344
October 202336

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
January 20241
December 20238
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 3LY 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. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Regent'S Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bridge Approach
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Castlehaven Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 30. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1