Total Crime Rate
176.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Belsize Lane area has the 20th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize , and the 236th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Belsize Lane (NW3 5AB) in the last 12 months was 176.9 per 1,000 residents and was 36.3% higher than the Belsize average (129.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Belsize Lane (NW3 5AB), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 225 crimes here, including 136 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Belsize Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Downshire Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lyndhurst Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Belsize Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Keats Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hampstead Hill Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Perceval Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Perceval Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Perceval Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ornan Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Belsize Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heath Hurst Road | — |
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