NW5 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 4AB

NW5 4AB, Camden has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.76 per 1,000 population. This NW5 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 4AB, encompassing approximately 6503 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 4AB area, explore the NW5 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

NW5 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellesley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Gilden Crescent with total crimes: 7

NW5 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.76-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences213.230.00%
Vehicle crime93.23800.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3840.00%
Burglary71.080.00%
Public order71.0875.00%
Drugs51.0866.67%
Theft from the person40.770.00%
Other theft40.62100.00%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Robbery40.6233.33%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.542000.00%
Burglary73.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Theft from the person40.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3314.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.070.00%
Other theft102.460.00%
Vehicle crime81.540.00%
Theft from the person71.230.00%
Public order61.080.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Burglary50.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.08-50.00%
Burglary102.00100.00%
Public order61.5450.00%
Robbery50.92150.00%
Other theft40.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-50.00%
Theft from the person30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2614.3052.94%
Violence and sexual offences244.0026.32%
Other theft103.690.00%
Vehicle crime81.54-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-12.50%
Burglary51.0866.67%
Public order40.77-50.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.92-32.00%
Vehicle crime112.61-26.67%
Other theft101.6942.86%
Public order81.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.23-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.23300.00%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Drugs10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.84-3.85%
Vehicle crime153.84114.29%
Public order102.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.54150.00%
Other theft71.54-22.22%
Burglary51.08-50.00%
Drugs40.77300.00%
Theft from the person30.6250.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.840.00%
Burglary104.000.00%
Other theft91.540.00%
Public order81.380.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202436
April 202433
January 202413
December 202326
November 202317
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 202311
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202416
January 202420
December 202324
November 202319
October 202338
September 202338

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wellesley Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Quadrant Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Southampton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vicar'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mansfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Heathgate Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oak Village
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gordon House Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elaine Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Julia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kiln Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rona Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Haverstock Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grafton Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dunboyne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Savernake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Shirlock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lisburne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Courthope Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Hemingway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1