Crime in Kentish Town North: statistics, rates and trends
1,054 crimes were recorded in Kentish Town North in the 12 months to August 2026, 164.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kentish Town North at a glance
- Crime trends in Kentish Town North
- Types of crime in Kentish Town North
- Kentish Town North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kentish Town North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kentish Town North
- Demographics of Kentish Town North
- Questions about crime in Kentish Town North
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (287), anti-social behaviour (228) and violence and sexual offences (191) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 342nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kentish Town North | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,054 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.6 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,404 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kentish Town North peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,152 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (890). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,054 | 164.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,152 | 179.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 956 | 149.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 949 | 148.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 893 | 139.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 936 | 146.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 900 | 140.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 926 | 144.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 890 | 139.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kentish Town North recorded notably more shoplifting (5.3 times the national rate), theft from the person (3.5 times the national rate) and robbery (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (42% below). On the year before, public order rose from 53 to 64 and violence and sexual offences rose from 159 to 191, while criminal damage and arson fell from 46 to 25 and vehicle crime fell from 71 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 287 | 44.8 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 228 | 35.6 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 29.8 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Other theft | 65 | 10.1 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 64 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Burglary | 45 | 7.0 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 5.9 | 1.7 | -3% |
| Robbery | 27 | 4.2 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kentish Town North; the highest is Camden Town (667.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Highgate, Camden (108.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kentish Town North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | -20% |
| Highgate | 1,142 | 108.8 | -34% |
| Camden Square | 1,122 | 140.8 | -14% |
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | -21% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | -14% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +305% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | -23% |
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,721 | 183.2 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Kentish Town North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (344).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 344 |
| On or near Fortess Road | 104 |
| On or near Gottfried Mews | 63 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 49 |
| On or near Leverton Place | 47 |
| On or near Brecknock Road | 41 |
| On or near Ingestre Road | 34 |
| On or near Torriano Mews | 27 |
| On or near Evangelist Road | 21 |
| On or near Leighton Crescent | 21 |
Of the 826 crimes in Kentish Town North with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 228 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 432 | 52.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Kentish Town North has an estimated population of 6,404 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (61%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%) and more private renting (36%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kentish Town North average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kentish Town North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 60.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kentish Town North a safe place to live?
Kentish Town North recorded 164.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 342nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Kentish Town North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (228).
Is crime in Kentish Town North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kentish Town North was down 9% on the year before: 1,054 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,152 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kentish Town North?
About 6,404 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kentish Town North?
Kentish Town North is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.