NW5 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 4LB

NW5 4LB, Camden has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.49 per 1,000 population. This NW5 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 4LB, encompassing approximately 5192 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-28.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-51.16% decrease)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

NW5 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 15
  • Wellesley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Gilden Crescent with total crimes: 7

NW5 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.49-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour215.20-51.16%
Burglary124.0471.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.3157.14%
Vehicle crime112.12120.00%
Theft from the person92.12200.00%
Drugs81.73100.00%
Public order51.54-28.57%
Other theft50.96400.00%
Shoplifting50.96-16.67%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4324.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.320.00%
Burglary71.35600.00%
Public order71.350.00%
Shoplifting61.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.160.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.19-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4126.190.00%
Shoplifting197.900.00%
Vehicle crime183.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.470.00%
Theft from the person113.080.00%
Other theft92.120.00%
Burglary61.730.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.19-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.55-60.00%
Burglary122.709.09%
Public order112.3110.00%
Vehicle crime92.12-10.00%
Other theft81.73-42.86%
Shoplifting81.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.540.00%
Theft from the person51.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-20.00%
Robbery30.77-40.00%
Drugs20.58-50.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3528.6994.44%
Violence and sexual offences346.7478.95%
Other theft146.5516.67%
Shoplifting122.7071.43%
Burglary112.3157.14%
Public order102.12-9.09%
Vehicle crime101.93-23.08%
Theft from the person71.93-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-50.00%
Robbery50.96150.00%
Drugs40.9633.33%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.30-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour183.66-45.45%
Vehicle crime133.47-23.53%
Theft from the person122.5033.33%
Other theft122.310.00%
Public order112.3122.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.1266.67%
Burglary71.9316.67%
Shoplifting71.350.00%
Bicycle theft61.3520.00%
Drugs31.16-25.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3327.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.350.00%
Vehicle crime175.970.00%
Other theft123.270.00%
Theft from the person92.310.00%
Public order91.730.00%
Shoplifting71.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.350.00%
Burglary61.160.00%
Bicycle theft51.160.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202411
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202443
April 202441
January 202414
December 202335
November 202318
October 202333

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
May 20241
April 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202438
April 202416
January 202434
December 202334
November 202319
October 202331

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202418
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202419
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belsize Park
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Wellesley Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parkhill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Fleet Road
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Antrim Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Modbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Maitland Park Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Quadrant Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Southampton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Vicar'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Thurlow Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Garnett Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mansfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Heathgate Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haverstock Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Lawn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Woodland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Agincourt Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elaine Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Julia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Dale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Haverstock Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grafton Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bassett Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Steele'S Mews North
    Total1
    Theft from the person1