Crime in Fortune Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,163 crimes were recorded in Fortune Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fortune Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Fortune Green
- Types of crime in Fortune Green
- Fortune Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fortune Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fortune Green
- Population and deprivation in Fortune Green
- Questions about crime in Fortune Green
- About this data
1,163 crimes were recorded in Fortune Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 311 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fortune Green has the 1,227th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fortune Green | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,163 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.5 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,572 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fortune Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,397 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,098). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,163 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,152 | 99.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,299 | 112.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,321 | 114.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,166 | 100.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,397 | 120.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,269 | 109.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,139 | 98.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,098 | 94.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fortune Green over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+104%) and burglary (+37%). The largest falls were in drugs (-53%) and criminal damage and arson (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 311 | 26.9 | 1.75 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 23.3 | 0.68 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 10.8 | 2.19 | -5% |
| Other theft | 101 | 8.7 | 1.36 | +10% |
| Burglary | 93 | 8.0 | 2.27 | +37% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 4.4 | 0.53 | +104% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 4.1 | 2.46 | +30% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -42% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.22 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.94 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +250% |
Anti-social behaviour in Fortune Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fortune Green recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Fortune Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fortune Green recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fortune Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fortune Green recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fortune Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fortune Green recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fortune Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fortune Green recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fortune Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fortune Green recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fortune Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fortune Green recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 104% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fortune Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fortune Green recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fortune Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fortune Green recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fortune Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fortune Green recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fortune Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fortune Green recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fortune Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fortune Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fortune Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fortune Green recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fortune Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fortune Green recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fortune Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fortune Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fortune Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hampstead | 2,062 | 165.2 | +64% |
| Frognal | 377 | 52.3 | -48% |
| Kilburn | 1,800 | 160.4 | +60% |
| South Hampstead | 1,363 | 115.4 | +15% |
| Hampstead Town | 992 | 138.0 | +37% |
| Belsize | 1,701 | 128.9 | +28% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,761 | 125.9 | +25% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,732 | 143.9 | +43% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Fortune Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near St Cuthberts Road | 75 |
| On or near Cannon Hill | 70 |
| On or near Kingscroft Road | 68 |
| On or near Maygrove Road | 68 |
| On or near Fordwych Road | 58 |
| On or near Fortune Green Road | 54 |
| On or near Weech Road | 52 |
| On or near Cricklewood Broadway | 41 |
| On or near Barlow Road | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fortune Green over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 428 | 36.8% |
| Not recorded | 311 | 26.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Fortune Green has an estimated population of 11,572. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fortune Green sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fortune Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 43.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Fortune Green a safe place to live?
Fortune Green recorded 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Fortune Green?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (270).
Is crime in Fortune Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fortune Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,163 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,152 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fortune Green?
Fortune Green is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Fortune Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.