Crime Rate in Kentish Town North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kentish Town North

The total recorded crimes in Kentish Town North, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kentish Town North crime rate of 1.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Kentish Town North, encompassing approximately 55,940 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (110.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Kentish Town North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fortess Road with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is Kentish Town North?

To understand the safety of Kentish Town North, we need to analyze Kentish Town North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Kentish Town North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 529 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kentish Town North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Kentish Town North had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 952 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kentish Town North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Camden, Kentish Town North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Kentish Town North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kentish Town North has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Kentish Town North crimes were 529. The crime rate of Kentish Town North in 2024 was 9.46 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kentish Town North were around 952 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.02 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kentish Town North)CrimesRank (Kentish Town North)CrimesRank (Kentish Town North)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,045 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,341 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park263 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross338 32,978 34,814 4
Camden Town331 42,611 53,975 5
St Pancras & Somers Town186 81,995 62,872 6
Kilburn204 61,014 92,049 8
West Hampstead141 101,257 72,278 7
Primrose Hill186 71,041 81,887 9
South Hampstead168 9785 141,346 16
Gospel Oak141 11936 121,602 10
Belsize116 15972 101,433 13
Highgate119 14868 131,482 11
Haverstock123 13958 111,434 12
Kentish Town South123 12737 161,418 14
Fortune Green94 18626 171,399 15
Camden Square106 16739 15948 19
Hampstead Town87 19560 181,104 17
Frognal32 20250 20407 20

Kentish Town North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202519
March 202518
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202517
February 20258
January 202514
December 202414
November 20247
October 202414
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202527
March 202539
February 202535
January 202526
December 202419
November 202413
October 202424
September 202423
August 202414

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Kentish Town North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kentish Town North postcode area is presented below.

1. Fortess Road (Map)
Total34
Anti-social behaviour33
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Brecknock Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. College Yard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
6. Montpelier Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Willingham Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Peckwater Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Leverton Place (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Maud Wilkes Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1

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