WELLESLEY ROAD, NW5 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 4PL

WELLESLEY ROAD, NW5 4PL, Camden has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This NW5 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 4PL, encompassing approximately 9076 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

NW5 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellesley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Gilden Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Parkhill Road with total crimes: 6

WELLESLEY ROAD, NW5 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.56-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences262.86-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson102.8642.86%
Vehicle crime101.10900.00%
Drugs91.10200.00%
Public order90.99125.00%
Burglary90.9928.57%
Other theft60.99500.00%
Theft from the person50.6666.67%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.852800.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.200.00%
Burglary70.770.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Theft from the person30.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.080.00%
Vehicle crime162.530.00%
Other theft91.760.00%
Burglary60.990.00%
Theft from the person50.660.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Public order40.550.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.81-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour162.64-57.89%
Burglary121.769.09%
Vehicle crime111.32-8.33%
Public order71.21133.33%
Theft from the person40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-57.14%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Other theft20.22-81.82%
Robbery10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.32171.43%
Violence and sexual offences354.1945.83%
Vehicle crime123.860.00%
Burglary111.32450.00%
Other theft111.21-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.21-22.22%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Public order30.44-70.00%
Drugs30.33200.00%
Theft from the person20.33-50.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.69-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour142.64-57.58%
Other theft121.5420.00%
Vehicle crime121.32-7.69%
Public order101.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.10-18.18%
Theft from the person40.99100.00%
Bicycle theft40.4433.33%
Burglary20.44-75.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour334.190.00%
Vehicle crime133.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.430.00%
Other theft101.210.00%
Public order101.100.00%
Burglary81.100.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202444
April 202437
January 202416
December 202338
November 202314
October 202333

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 20242
December 202311
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
January 202424
December 202335
November 202324
October 202338

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202416
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 4PL 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. Gilden Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parkhill Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Marsden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maitland Park Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Maitland Park Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Quadrant Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Southampton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Vicar'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Thurlow Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grafton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashdown Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Athlone Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mansfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Heathgate Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oak Village
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arctic Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cressfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Queen'S Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elaine Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Julia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kiln Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rona Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Rhyl Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2