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

Overview of Crime in NW5 3PS

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3PS, Camden has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.66 per 1,000 population. This NW5 3PS 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 3PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 3PS, encompassing approximately 6190 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (883.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)

NW5 3PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Regent'S Park Road with total crimes: 11

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NW5 3PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5931.66883.33%
Anti-social behaviour419.537.89%
Violence and sexual offences266.62-10.34%
Vehicle crime124.20140.00%
Theft from the person121.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.940.00%
Burglary81.29-11.11%
Drugs71.2916.67%
Other theft71.1375.00%
Public order61.1350.00%
Robbery50.9766.67%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3819.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.140.00%
Burglary94.680.00%
Theft from the person91.45800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.450.00%
Shoplifting61.290.00%
Drugs60.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Public order40.65100.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 order20.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

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 order20.48-83.33%
Theft from the person10.32-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3825.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.04700.00%
Other theft203.880.00%
Vehicle crime143.230.00%
Public order122.260.00%
Robbery91.940.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.48-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.10-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour186.30-37.93%
Theft from the person172.91-5.56%
Other theft122.7533.33%
Burglary121.9420.00%
Drugs111.94175.00%
Vehicle crime91.78-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson71.45250.00%
Public order51.13-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.810.00%
Robbery40.81-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.94-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour296.6252.63%
Theft from the person184.68-10.00%
Vehicle crime132.9162.50%
Burglary102.10150.00%
Other theft91.620.00%
Public order81.45-55.56%
Robbery61.290.00%
Drugs40.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-75.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4624.0731.43%
Theft from the person207.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.23-24.00%
Public order183.07200.00%
Other theft92.91-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson81.45100.00%
Vehicle crime81.29-52.94%
Drugs61.29200.00%
Bicycle theft60.97100.00%
Burglary40.97-60.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.650.00%
Other theft234.040.00%
Theft from the person203.720.00%
Vehicle crime173.230.00%
Burglary102.750.00%
Robbery91.620.00%
Public order61.450.00%
Shoplifting60.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Drugs20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202438
April 202425
January 202418
December 202329
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202414
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
April 202424
March 20243
January 202439
December 202341
November 202346
October 202335

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
January 20245
December 20238
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
October 20239

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 202438
January 202417
December 202318
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 202420
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202323

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 202412
December 202310
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20245
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total30
    Shoplifting29
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total24
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Regent'S Park Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ferdinand Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. Adelaide Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Chalk Farm Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Maitland Park Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Thurlow Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Provost Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Eton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Grafton Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1