Crime Rates at College Lane, London, NW5 1BJ

College Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around College Lane (NW5 1BJ) in the last 12 months was 41.3 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% lower than the Highgate average (110.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around College Lane (NW5 1BJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Fortess Road, where police recorded 200 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Theatre/Concert Hall (29 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.