Crime Rate in Kentish Town South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kentish Town South

The total recorded crimes in Kentish Town South, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kentish Town South crime rate of 1.36 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 South, encompassing approximately 90,255 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
Kentish Town South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charlton King'S Road with total crimes: 13
  • Grafton Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Kentish Town South?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Kentish Town South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 737 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kentish Town South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Kentish Town South had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,418 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kentish Town South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kentish Town South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kentish Town South has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Kentish Town South crimes were 737. The crime rate of Kentish Town South in 2024 was 8.17 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kentish Town South were around 1,418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.71 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kentish Town South)CrimesRank (Kentish Town South)CrimesRank (Kentish Town South)
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
Fortune Green94 18626 171,399 15
Camden Square106 16739 15948 19
Hampstead Town87 19560 181,104 17
Kentish Town North102 17529 19952 18
Frognal32 20250 20407 20

Kentish Town South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202531
March 202533
February 202523
January 202518
December 202417
November 202432
October 202427
September 202421
August 202429

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20252
February 202511
January 202511
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202525
February 202525
January 202521
December 202433
November 202426
October 202429
September 202426
August 202421
July 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 202417
November 202411
October 202410
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Kentish Town South in May 2025

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

1. Charlton King'S Road (Map)
Total13
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grafton Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Grafton Yard (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. York Mews (Map)
Total6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kelly Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holmes Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dowdney Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Reed'S Place (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Healey Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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