Crime Rate in Kilburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kilburn

The total recorded crimes in Kilburn, Camden, UK in July 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kilburn crime rate of 0.71 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-20.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Kilburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbot'S Place with total crimes: 13
  • South Hampstead with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Kilburn has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 0.71 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)CrimesRank (Kilburn)
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
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
Kentish Town North114 18529 19952 18
Frognal31 20250 20407 20

Kilburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (70 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 553 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202570
May 202572
April 202546
March 202539
February 202535
January 202538
December 202428
November 202433
October 202452
September 202444
August 202442

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202510
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 202511
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 202515
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 202420
October 202414
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202539
May 202531
April 202523
March 202536
February 202536
January 202527
December 202431
November 202428
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 202411
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202532
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 202524
December 20246
November 202425
October 202411
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Kilburn in July 2025

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

1. Abbot'S Place (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour13
2. South Hampstead (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Robbery2
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Palmerston Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Buckley Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Espalier Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
8. Kingsgate Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Smyrna Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greville Mews (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1

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