Crime Rate in Kilburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kilburn

The total recorded crimes in Kilburn, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kilburn crime rate of 0.81 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 Kilburn, encompassing approximately 252,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
Kilburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Hampstead with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Gascony Avenue with total crimes: 12

How safe is Kilburn?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Kilburn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 1014 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kilburn witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Kilburn had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 2,049 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kilburn witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kilburn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kilburn has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Kilburn crimes were 1,014. The crime rate of Kilburn in 2024 was 7.26 (year) or 0.61 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kilburn were around 2,049 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.27 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)
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
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
Kentish Town North102 17529 19952 18
Frognal32 20250 20407 20

Kilburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 429 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202546
March 202539
February 202535
January 202538
December 202428
November 202433
October 202452
September 202444
August 202442

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 202411
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 202515
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202523
March 202536
February 202536
January 202527
December 202431
November 202428
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418
May 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 202420
October 202414
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 202511
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 202524
December 20246
November 202425
October 202411
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kilburn in May 2025

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

1. South Hampstead (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Gascony Avenue (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Espalier Gardens (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Langtry Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. Buckley Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Kingsgate Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Bransdale Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Priory Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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