THE POLYGON, NW8 6JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW8 6JB

THE POLYGON, NW8 6JB, Camden has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.94 per 1,000 population. This NW8 6JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW8 postcode area, which has experienced 342 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW8 6JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW8 6JB, encompassing approximately 3139 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW8 6JB area, explore the NW8 6JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

NW8 6JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • B509 with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Hornby Close with total crimes: 9

THE POLYGON, NW8 6JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1829.94125.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.7336.36%
Anti-social behaviour134.7844.44%
Theft from the person114.1483.33%
Vehicle crime83.50166.67%
Robbery62.55500.00%
Other theft51.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.59300.00%
Burglary41.27-42.86%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Other crime20.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.561000.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.500.00%
Public order82.87700.00%
Burglary72.550.00%
Theft from the person62.23200.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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 person21.27100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

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 offences10.96-91.67%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.32-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.150.00%
Theft from the person113.821000.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.500.00%
Public order73.180.00%
Vehicle crime72.230.00%
Burglary42.230.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

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 arson10.64-75.00%
Theft from the person10.32-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.43150.00%
Other theft107.96-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.18-28.57%
Theft from the person103.18100.00%
Robbery73.18250.00%
Vehicle crime72.23-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.23300.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.15-22.22%
Other theft114.4637.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.50-47.37%
Vehicle crime93.180.00%
Theft from the person52.87-50.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Robbery20.64-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.05100.00%
Theft from the person105.7342.86%
Vehicle crime93.18-47.06%
Other theft82.87-42.86%
Robbery72.5540.00%
Burglary42.230.00%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.110.00%
Vehicle crime176.050.00%
Other theft145.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.460.00%
Theft from the person72.870.00%
Robbery52.230.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202425
December 202310
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW8 6JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B509
    Total21
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hornby Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Marlborough Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Finchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Elsworthy Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Boydell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. The Marlowes
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Woronzow Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Alexandra Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Loudoun Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. King'S College Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Queensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Ordnance Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Walpole Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wadham Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Lyttelton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hawtrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Briary Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1