Crime in Kilburn, Camden: statistics, rates and trends
1,803 crimes were recorded in Kilburn, Camden in the 12 months to August 2026, 160.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kilburn, Camden at a glance
- Crime trends in Kilburn, Camden
- Types of crime in Kilburn, Camden
- Kilburn, Camden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kilburn, Camden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kilburn, Camden
- Demographics of Kilburn, Camden
- Questions about crime in Kilburn, Camden
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (491), violence and sexual offences (342) and shoplifting (254) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 364th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kilburn, Camden | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,803 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.7 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,221 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Camden peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,129 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,602). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,803 | 160.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,894 | 168.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,129 | 189.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,977 | 176.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,646 | 146.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,662 | 148.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,732 | 154.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,602 | 142.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,829 | 163.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 166 |
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 158 |
| May 2026 | 146 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 153 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 136 |
| November 2025 | 161 |
| October 2025 | 159 |
| September 2025 | 158 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kilburn, Camden recorded notably more theft from the person (5.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.6 times the national rate) and robbery (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 43 to 87 and bicycle theft rose from 24 to 33, while criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 43 and robbery fell from 65 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 491 | 43.8 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 | 30.5 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 254 | 22.6 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Other theft | 112 | 10.0 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 102 | 9.1 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 95 | 8.5 | 1.7 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 8.3 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Drugs | 87 | 7.8 | 3.3 | +102% |
| Public order | 79 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Robbery | 45 | 4.0 | 1.4 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 2.9 | 0.8 | +38% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kilburn, Camden; the highest is West Hampstead (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Frognal (51.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kilburn, Camden |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampstead | 1,356 | 114.8 | -29% |
| West Hampstead | 2,058 | 164.9 | +3% |
| Fortune Green | 1,197 | 103.4 | -36% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | -22% |
| Frognal | 369 | 51.2 | -68% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | -22% |
| Hampstead Town | 958 | 133.3 | -17% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Kilburn, Camden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (277).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 277 |
| On or near South Hampstead | 96 |
| On or near Buckley Road | 87 |
| On or near Bransdale Close | 69 |
| On or near Quex Mews | 67 |
| On or near Kingsgate Road | 59 |
| On or near Espalier Gardens | 57 |
| On or near Palmerston Road | 56 |
| On or near Greville Road | 54 |
| On or near Quex Road | 52 |
Of the 1,312 crimes in Kilburn, Camden with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 491 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 733 | 55.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 299 | 22.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Kilburn, Camden has an estimated population of 11,221 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (70%, against 23%), more social housing (39%, against 17%) and more private renting (39%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kilburn, Camden average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kilburn, Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 70.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kilburn, Camden a safe place to live?
Kilburn, Camden recorded 160.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 364th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Kilburn, Camden?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 491 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (342).
Is crime in Kilburn, Camden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Camden was down 5% on the year before: 1,803 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,894 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kilburn, Camden?
About 11,221 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kilburn, Camden?
Kilburn, Camden 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.