Crime in Kentish Town North: statistics, rates and trends
1,056 crimes were recorded in Kentish Town North in the 12 months to July 2026, 164.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kentish Town North
- Questions about crime in Kentish Town North
- About this data
1,056 crimes were recorded in Kentish Town North in the 12 months to July 2026, 164.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 285 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kentish Town North has the 334th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kentish Town North | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,056 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.9 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,404 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kentish Town North was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,159 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (890). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 1,056 | 164.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,159 | 181.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 923 | 144.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 951 | 148.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 894 | 139.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 923 | 144.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 890 | 139.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 939 | 146.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 898 | 140.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kentish Town North 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+21%) and other theft (+11%). The largest falls were in drugs (-49%) and vehicle crime (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 285 | 44.5 | 5.37 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 238 | 37.2 | 2.42 | -11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 29.7 | 0.87 | +21% |
| Other theft | 62 | 9.7 | 1.51 | +11% |
| Public order | 59 | 9.2 | 1.39 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 7.2 | 1.46 | -37% |
| Burglary | 42 | 6.6 | 1.85 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 6.1 | 3.61 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -37% |
| Robbery | 25 | 3.9 | 2.89 | -11% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.3 | 1.00 | -49% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 2.0 | 2.47 | -28% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
Shoplifting in Kentish Town North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kentish Town North recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kentish Town North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kentish Town North recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Kentish Town North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kentish Town North recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kentish Town North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kentish Town North recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kentish Town North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kentish Town North recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kentish Town North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kentish Town North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kentish Town North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kentish Town North recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kentish Town North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kentish Town North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kentish Town North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kentish Town North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kentish Town North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kentish Town North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kentish Town North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kentish Town North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kentish Town North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kentish Town North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kentish Town North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kentish Town North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kentish Town North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kentish Town North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kentish Town North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kentish Town North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kentish Town North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town South | 1,345 | 133.7 | -19% |
| Highgate | 1,165 | 110.9 | -33% |
| Camden Square | 1,102 | 138.3 | -16% |
| Haverstock | 1,562 | 132.5 | -20% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,732 | 143.9 | -13% |
| Camden Town | 3,319 | 666.3 | +304% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,761 | 125.9 | -24% |
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,722 | 183.3 | +11% |
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 Kentish Town North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 343 |
| On or near Fortess Road | 113 |
| On or near Gottfried Mews | 56 |
| On or near Leverton Place | 49 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 47 |
| On or near Brecknock Road | 42 |
| On or near Ingestre Road | 34 |
| On or near Torriano Mews | 24 |
| On or near Leighton Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Evangelist Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kentish Town North 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 | 429 | 40.6% |
| Not recorded | 238 | 22.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
Kentish Town North has an estimated population of 6,404. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kentish Town North sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kentish Town North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.0% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Kentish Town North a safe place to live?
Kentish Town North recorded 164.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Kentish Town North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (238).
Is crime in Kentish Town North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kentish Town North was down 9% on the year before: 1,056 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,159 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kentish Town North?
Kentish Town North 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 Kentish Town North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.