NW6 2RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW6 2RE

NW6 2RE, Camden has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This NW6 2RE 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 2RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW6 2RE, encompassing approximately 12264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

NW6 2RE 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 2RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5814.35-17.14%
Violence and sexual offences434.7379.17%
Vehicle crime133.5130.00%
Theft from the person111.0657.14%
Public order110.90-15.38%
Burglary100.90-9.09%
Drugs80.82300.00%
Shoplifting60.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.49100.00%
Robbery50.49-16.67%
Other theft40.410.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7012.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.71700.00%
Public order131.961200.00%
Burglary111.060.00%
Vehicle crime100.900.00%
Theft from the person70.82133.33%
Robbery60.570.00%
Other theft40.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Drugs20.160.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Other theft10.080.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order51.06-44.44%
Theft from the person40.41-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.33-92.50%
Other theft10.24-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5014.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.083900.00%
Vehicle crime183.260.00%
Burglary161.470.00%
Other theft111.301000.00%
Theft from the person100.90233.33%
Public order90.8212.50%
Robbery90.730.00%
Shoplifting80.730.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

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 order81.14-20.00%
Theft from the person30.65-78.57%
Other theft10.24-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6016.96-38.78%
Violence and sexual offences434.89-2.27%
Vehicle crime253.5131.58%
Other theft172.04-10.53%
Theft from the person141.390.00%
Burglary141.1440.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.14-7.69%
Public order100.98-44.44%
Drugs50.82150.00%
Robbery30.41-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.24200.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.08-85.71%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9820.552.08%
Violence and sexual offences447.994.76%
Other theft193.59-24.00%
Vehicle crime191.5558.33%
Public order181.5512.50%
Theft from the person141.477.69%
Criminal damage and arson131.1485.71%
Burglary101.06-9.09%
Robbery70.8240.00%
Shoplifting70.5716.67%
Drugs20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9619.575.49%
Violence and sexual offences427.8340.00%
Other theft253.4266.67%
Public order162.046.67%
Theft from the person131.308.33%
Vehicle crime121.06-42.86%
Burglary110.98-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-61.11%
Bicycle theft60.5750.00%
Shoplifting60.4950.00%
Robbery50.4925.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9119.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.420.00%
Vehicle crime212.450.00%
Burglary201.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.630.00%
Other theft151.470.00%
Public order151.220.00%
Theft from the person121.220.00%
Bicycle theft40.980.00%
Robbery40.330.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202470
April 202450
January 202460
December 202398
November 202396
October 202391

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202417
December 202319
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
January 202414
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 20243
May 20243
April 202440
March 20241
January 202443
December 202344
November 202342
October 202330

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202416
January 202414
December 202310
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20241
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
January 202410
December 202318
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202418
January 202425
December 202319
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW6 2RE 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. Buckley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Messina Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brondesbury
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Hampstead Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Medley Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Palmerston Road
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Burton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gascony Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blackburn Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Barlow Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ariel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Loveridge Mews
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hemstal Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Iverson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Loveridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dunster Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Drakes Courtyard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Espalier Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Kingsgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Smyrna Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cleve Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. West End Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cotleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Liddell Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Kingdon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2