NW6 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW6 4AY

NW6 4AY, Camden has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This NW6 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW6 4AY, encompassing approximately 6599 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW6 4AY area, explore the NW6 4AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

NW6 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Hampstead with total crimes: 14
  • B507 with total crimes: 8
  • Swiss Cottage with total crimes: 8

NW6 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.88-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences112.42-15.38%
Shoplifting91.67350.00%
Burglary81.36-42.86%
Public order81.2133.33%
Theft from the person81.21700.00%
Vehicle crime71.2175.00%
Other theft61.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91300.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.150.00%
Burglary142.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.121200.00%
Public order61.97500.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.45-95.00%
Other theft10.15-88.89%
Theft from the person10.15-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.090.00%
Burglary153.030.00%
Shoplifting142.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.120.00%
Other theft91.970.00%
Vehicle crime81.360.00%
Theft from the person61.21500.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.8846.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.33-42.86%
Burglary111.8257.14%
Vehicle crime101.67-9.09%
Other theft101.52-16.67%
Robbery61.5220.00%
Public order50.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-55.56%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.15-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.7640.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.18-25.00%
Other theft122.27100.00%
Vehicle crime111.82-45.00%
Shoplifting111.67175.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.67350.00%
Burglary71.36-30.00%
Public order71.0675.00%
Robbery51.0625.00%
Theft from the person50.76-44.44%
Drugs10.760.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2014.7066.67%
Violence and sexual offences203.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.0315.38%
Burglary102.2766.67%
Theft from the person91.5250.00%
Other theft61.36-50.00%
Robbery40.91100.00%
Shoplifting40.61-33.33%
Public order40.61-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.18-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour133.03-13.33%
Vehicle crime121.9750.00%
Other theft121.8271.43%
Public order71.820.00%
Burglary61.0620.00%
Theft from the person60.910.00%
Shoplifting60.91100.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.390.00%
Vehicle crime82.270.00%
Public order71.210.00%
Other theft71.060.00%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Burglary50.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202413
January 202412
December 202321
November 202315
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202422
December 202315
November 202320
October 202320
September 202329

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202320
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202415
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202414
January 20241
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW6 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Hampstead
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. B507
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Aberdare Gardens
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rutland Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rowley Way
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Boundary Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Coleridge Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marlborough Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 11. Belsize Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Canfield Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greencroft Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Alexandra Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Loudoun Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. The Marlowes
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1