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 July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kentish Town North crime rate of 2.04 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
Kentish Town North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fortess Road with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Brecknock Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Kentish Town North has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kentish Town North)CrimesRank (Kentish Town North)CrimesRank (Kentish Town North)
Holborn & Covent Garden1,974 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,273 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park307 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross376 32,978 34,814 4
Camden Town315 42,611 53,975 5
St Pancras & Somers Town247 61,995 62,872 6
West Hampstead188 91,257 72,278 7
South Hampstead194 7785 141,346 16
Kilburn178 111,014 92,049 8
Primrose Hill192 81,041 81,887 9
Gospel Oak170 13936 121,602 10
Belsize179 10972 101,433 13
Highgate135 14868 131,482 11
Haverstock174 12958 111,434 12
Kentish Town South131 15737 161,418 14
Fortune Green117 17626 171,399 15
Camden Square124 16739 15948 19
Hampstead Town100 19560 181,104 17
Frognal31 20250 20407 20

Kentish Town North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (49 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202549
May 202540
April 202519
March 202518
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 202511
April 202513
March 202517
February 20258
January 202514
December 202414
November 20247
October 202414
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20259
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202518
May 202520
April 202527
March 202539
February 202535
January 202526
December 202419
November 202413
October 202424
September 202423
August 202414

High Crime Locations Kentish Town North in July 2025

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

1. Fortess Road (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour27
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Brecknock Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
5. Burghley Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Gottfried Mews (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Evangelist Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Leverton Place (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ingestre Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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