NW5 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 4AQ

NW5 4AQ, Camden has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This NW5 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 4AQ, encompassing approximately 7655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-42.42% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

NW5 4AQ 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
  • Carrol Close with total crimes: 4

NW5 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1011.11%
Anti-social behaviour192.61-42.42%
Public order72.48133.33%
Vehicle crime60.91200.00%
Other theft60.78500.00%
Burglary60.78-14.29%
Drugs50.7866.67%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Robbery40.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Theft from the person20.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3310.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.311700.00%
Burglary72.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.400.00%
Other theft92.350.00%
Theft from the person71.180.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.36-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.83-52.38%
Burglary61.31100.00%
Theft from the person60.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.78-28.57%
Robbery40.65300.00%
Public order40.5233.33%
Other theft40.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.7190.91%
Violence and sexual offences202.74-9.09%
Theft from the person92.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1814.29%
Vehicle crime71.0516.67%
Other theft60.91-40.00%
Public order30.78-50.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.80-40.54%
Anti-social behaviour112.87-35.29%
Other theft101.4411.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-12.50%
Public order60.9120.00%
Vehicle crime60.78-45.45%
Drugs40.7833.33%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.195.71%
Anti-social behaviour174.83-5.56%
Vehicle crime112.22266.67%
Other theft91.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.18166.67%
Public order51.05-37.50%
Burglary50.65-44.44%
Theft from the person30.6550.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.570.00%
Burglary92.350.00%
Public order81.180.00%
Other theft71.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202433
April 202426
January 202410
December 202321
November 202311
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202418
January 202414
December 202320
November 202322
October 202337
September 202335

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237

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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 4AQ 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. Carrol Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Vicar'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Oak Village
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gordon House Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Elaine Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Julia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kiln Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rona Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Dale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Haverstock Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Courthope Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Hemingway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Lissenden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Glenhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Little Green Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Carker'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1