NW6 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW6 2EL

NW6 2EL, Camden has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.16 per 1,000 population. This NW6 2EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW6 postcode area, which has experienced 722 crimes and a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW6 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW6 2EL, encompassing approximately 11656 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW6 2EL area, explore the NW6 2EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

NW6 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Hampstead with total crimes: 14
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 14
  • Dyne Road with total crimes: 13

NW6 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.16-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences403.95100.00%
Vehicle crime133.4344.44%
Burglary121.12-7.69%
Theft from the person111.0357.14%
Public order90.94-18.18%
Other theft80.7760.00%
Shoplifting70.6975.00%
Drugs60.6050.00%
Robbery50.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.43150.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5811.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.98900.00%
Burglary131.720.00%
Public order111.121000.00%
Vehicle crime90.940.00%
Theft from the person70.77133.33%
Other theft50.60400.00%
Robbery40.430.00%
Drugs40.340.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.60-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.260.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%
Other theft10.090.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.94-42.86%
Theft from the person40.34-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.34-94.29%
Other theft10.17-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.093400.00%
Burglary173.000.00%
Vehicle crime161.460.00%
Theft from the person121.37300.00%
Shoplifting111.030.00%
Robbery100.940.00%
Other theft90.86800.00%
Public order70.77-12.50%
Drugs30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order81.2014.29%
Theft from the person30.69-75.00%
Other theft10.26-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4616.04-44.58%
Violence and sexual offences433.957.50%
Vehicle crime213.6931.25%
Burglary141.8040.00%
Theft from the person121.20-20.00%
Other theft111.03-35.29%
Robbery100.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.86-16.67%
Public order70.86-63.16%
Shoplifting60.60-64.71%
Drugs30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8320.7631.75%
Violence and sexual offences407.12-11.11%
Public order193.43-5.00%
Other theft171.63-19.05%
Shoplifting171.46-19.05%
Vehicle crime161.4633.33%
Theft from the person151.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.299.09%
Robbery101.0366.67%
Burglary100.860.00%
Drugs30.860.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6319.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences455.400.00%
Other theft213.860.00%
Shoplifting211.800.00%
Public order201.800.00%
Theft from the person151.720.00%
Vehicle crime121.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.030.00%
Burglary100.940.00%
Robbery60.860.00%
Bicycle theft50.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202458
April 202436
January 202446
December 202383
November 202363

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 202317
November 202321

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 202317
November 202321

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
January 202412
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202420
July 20242
May 20242
April 202435
March 20241
January 202443
December 202340
November 202345

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202417
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
January 20247
December 202319
November 202320

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202416
January 202421
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW6 2EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Hampstead
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cavendish Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dyne Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Linstead Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Inglewood Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Messina Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. West Hampstead Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Medley Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Gascony Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blackburn Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barlow Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ariel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Loveridge Mews
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hemstal Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Iverson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Loveridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Drakes Courtyard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Espalier Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Cleve Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. West End Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cotleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. B510
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Liddell Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Narcissus Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kingdon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Brassey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Maygrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2