Crime in Kentish Town South: statistics, rates and trends
1,345 crimes were recorded in Kentish Town South in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kentish Town South at a glance
- Crime trends in Kentish Town South
- Types of crime in Kentish Town South
- Kentish Town South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kentish Town South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kentish Town South
- Population and deprivation in Kentish Town South
- Questions about crime in Kentish Town South
- About this data
1,345 crimes were recorded in Kentish Town South in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 346 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kentish Town South has the 608th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kentish Town South | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,345 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.7 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,062 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kentish Town South was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,658 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,340). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,345 | 133.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,340 | 133.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,374 | 136.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,487 | 147.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,377 | 136.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,658 | 164.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,496 | 148.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,527 | 151.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,529 | 152.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kentish Town South 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, other theft, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+159%) and other theft (+25%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-34%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 34.4 | 1.00 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 25.5 | 1.67 | -17% |
| Other theft | 110 | 10.9 | 1.71 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 10.5 | 1.27 | +159% |
| Public order | 90 | 8.9 | 1.35 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 8.2 | 4.88 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 7.8 | 1.57 | -28% |
| Drugs | 72 | 7.2 | 2.19 | -6% |
| Burglary | 64 | 6.4 | 1.80 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 3.4 | 4.11 | -3% |
| Robbery | 33 | 3.3 | 2.43 | +14% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.13 | +57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kentish Town South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kentish Town South recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kentish Town South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kentish Town South recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kentish Town South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kentish Town South recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kentish Town South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kentish Town South recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 159% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kentish Town South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kentish Town South recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kentish Town South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kentish Town South recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kentish Town South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kentish Town South recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kentish Town South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kentish Town South recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kentish Town South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kentish Town South recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kentish Town South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kentish Town South recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kentish Town South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kentish Town South recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kentish Town South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kentish Town South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kentish Town South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kentish Town South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kentish Town South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kentish Town South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kentish Town South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kentish Town South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kentish Town South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town North | 1,056 | 164.9 | +23% |
| Camden Square | 1,102 | 138.3 | +3% |
| Camden Town | 3,319 | 666.3 | +398% |
| Haverstock | 1,562 | 132.5 | -1% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,732 | 143.9 | +8% |
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,722 | 183.3 | +37% |
| Highgate | 1,165 | 110.9 | -17% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,761 | 125.9 | -6% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near York Mews | 114 |
| On or near Kentish Town Road | 109 |
| On or near Old Dairy Mews | 67 |
| On or near Holmes Road | 67 |
| On or near Grafton Yard | 59 |
| On or near Farrier Street | 53 |
| On or near Kelly Street | 53 |
| On or near Charlton King'S Road | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Frideswide Place | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kentish Town South 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 | 500 | 37.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 300 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 257 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Kentish Town South has an estimated population of 10,062. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kentish Town South sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kentish Town South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.1% |
| Social rented homes | 41.0% |
| Private rented homes | 28.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Kentish Town South a safe place to live?
Kentish Town South recorded 133.7 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (257).
Is crime in Kentish Town South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kentish Town South was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,345 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,340 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kentish Town South?
Kentish Town South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.