BIRCHINGTON ROAD, NW6 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW6 4LJ

BIRCHINGTON ROAD, NW6 4LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.33 per 1,000 population. This NW6 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW6 4LJ, encompassing approximately 14018 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (60.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (12.12% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (425.00% increase)

NW6 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilburn High Road with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Glengall Road with total crimes: 19

BIRCHINGTON ROAD, NW6 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7717.3360.42%
Violence and sexual offences375.4912.12%
Theft from the person212.64425.00%
Shoplifting181.500.00%
Public order181.2820.00%
Other theft171.28325.00%
Vehicle crime151.2166.67%
Burglary151.07-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson111.07266.67%
Drugs60.78200.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Robbery30.29-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4811.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.423200.00%
Shoplifting182.350.00%
Burglary161.280.00%
Public order151.141400.00%
Vehicle crime91.070.00%
Robbery60.640.00%
Other theft40.430.00%
Theft from the person40.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.14-95.65%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.73%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5619.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.990.00%
Shoplifting413.140.00%
Other theft312.920.00%
Theft from the person252.212400.00%
Public order231.782200.00%
Vehicle crime181.640.00%
Burglary131.280.00%
Robbery100.930.00%
Drugs80.710.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.21-91.67%
Public order10.07-91.67%
Theft from the person10.07-93.75%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5718.057.55%
Violence and sexual offences504.0725.00%
Shoplifting303.577.14%
Other theft252.14-24.24%
Burglary211.7823.53%
Vehicle crime201.505.26%
Theft from the person161.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.14-29.41%
Public order120.86-29.41%
Drugs40.86300.00%
Robbery40.29-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5318.4812.77%
Violence and sexual offences403.78-11.11%
Other theft332.85-25.00%
Shoplifting282.350.00%
Theft from the person242.000.00%
Vehicle crime191.710.00%
Burglary171.36-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson171.2154.55%
Public order171.21-22.73%
Robbery71.21-30.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-75.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4719.69-37.33%
Violence and sexual offences453.35-18.18%
Other theft443.2133.33%
Shoplifting283.14-26.32%
Theft from the person242.00100.00%
Public order221.7157.14%
Burglary211.5731.25%
Vehicle crime191.50-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.36-21.43%
Robbery100.78150.00%
Bicycle theft40.7133.33%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7521.0466.67%
Violence and sexual offences555.3527.91%
Shoplifting383.92-24.00%
Other theft332.716.45%
Vehicle crime252.3538.89%
Burglary161.78-11.11%
Public order141.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.00133.33%
Theft from the person121.0033.33%
Robbery40.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.29-57.14%
Drugs30.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5017.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour453.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.210.00%
Other theft313.070.00%
Burglary182.210.00%
Vehicle crime181.280.00%
Public order141.280.00%
Theft from the person91.000.00%
Bicycle theft70.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.500.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Robbery40.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 202412
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202418
January 202420
December 202319
November 202319
October 202325
September 202318

A total of 458 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202448
April 202456
January 202457
December 202353
November 202347
October 202375
September 202345

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 202431
January 202425
December 202333
November 202344
October 202333
September 202331

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202433
May 20241
April 202444
January 202450
December 202340
November 202345
October 202355
September 202343

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202413
January 202421
December 202317
November 202321
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202441
January 202430
December 202328
November 202328
October 202338
September 202350

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202412
December 202317
November 202322
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20244
April 202425
March 20241
January 202416
December 202324
November 202324
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kilburn High Road
    Total34
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Glengall Road
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Birchington Road
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. West End Lane
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B507
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oxford Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Messina Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Priory Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kilburn Place
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Priory Park Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Manor Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cambridge Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Kingsgate Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gascony Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aldershot Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Julian'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Algernon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mortimer Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Victoria Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Quex Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Kilburn Priory
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Coventry Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Springfield Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kingsgate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Smyrna Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mazenod Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Cotleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3