NW5 4LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 4LP

NW5 4LP, Camden has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.90 per 1,000 population. This NW5 4LP 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 4LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 4LP, encompassing approximately 9531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

NW5 4LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gilden Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Powlett Place with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6

NW5 4LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.90-11.90%
Violence and sexual offences303.880.00%
Vehicle crime113.15175.00%
Public order91.1550.00%
Drugs80.9460.00%
Burglary60.8420.00%
Other theft60.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6333.33%
Theft from the person40.42100.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.410.00%
Public order63.15500.00%
Drugs50.630.00%
Burglary50.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.310.00%
Other theft30.310.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.10-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.69-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour263.0418.18%
Other theft162.7360.00%
Theft from the person111.6837.50%
Vehicle crime101.1566.67%
Robbery91.0528.57%
Public order70.94133.33%
Burglary30.73-72.73%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Drugs20.21-87.50%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.1637.50%
Anti-social behaviour223.46-21.43%
Drugs162.31128.57%
Burglary111.6822.22%
Other theft101.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0580.00%
Theft from the person80.9433.33%
Robbery70.84250.00%
Vehicle crime60.73-25.00%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.3150.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences242.94-29.41%
Burglary92.5280.00%
Vehicle crime80.9460.00%
Other theft80.84-20.00%
Drugs70.8475.00%
Public order60.73-33.33%
Theft from the person60.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-60.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.866.25%
Anti-social behaviour213.57-32.26%
Other theft102.20-44.44%
Public order91.0512.50%
Theft from the person70.9440.00%
Burglary50.73-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.52-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.5225.00%
Drugs40.5233.33%
Other crime30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.360.00%
Other theft183.250.00%
Burglary121.890.00%
Vehicle crime91.260.00%
Public order80.940.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.630.00%
Theft from the person50.630.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Drugs30.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20242
January 202416
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202442
April 202426
January 202422
December 202328
November 202321
October 202331

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
April 202429
January 202433
December 202324
November 202334
October 202332

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202416
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. St Leonard'S Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Malden Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Silas Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 22. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bassett Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Rhyl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Wilkin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1