Crime in Kilburn, Camden: statistics, rates and trends
1,800 crimes were recorded in Kilburn, Camden in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kilburn, Camden
- Questions about crime in Kilburn, Camden
- About this data
1,800 crimes were recorded in Kilburn, Camden in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 487 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kilburn, Camden has the 363rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kilburn, Camden | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,800 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.4 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,221 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Camden was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,172 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,638). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,800 | 160.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,898 | 169.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,172 | 193.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,908 | 170.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,645 | 146.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,702 | 151.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,662 | 148.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,638 | 146.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,847 | 164.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 163 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kilburn, Camden 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+95%) and shoplifting (+13%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 487 | 43.4 | 2.83 | -12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 29.5 | 0.86 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 249 | 22.2 | 2.68 | +13% |
| Other theft | 115 | 10.2 | 1.60 | -1% |
| Burglary | 101 | 9.0 | 2.54 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 8.6 | 1.76 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 8.6 | 5.06 | -8% |
| Drugs | 84 | 7.5 | 2.29 | +95% |
| Public order | 80 | 7.1 | 1.07 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -40% |
| Robbery | 48 | 4.3 | 3.17 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 3.3 | 4.01 | +95% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +10% |
Anti-social behaviour in Kilburn, Camden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kilburn, Camden recorded 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Kilburn, Camden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kilburn, Camden recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kilburn, Camden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kilburn, Camden recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kilburn, Camden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kilburn, Camden recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kilburn, Camden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kilburn, Camden recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kilburn, Camden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kilburn, Camden recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kilburn, Camden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kilburn, Camden recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kilburn, Camden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kilburn, Camden recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kilburn, Camden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kilburn, Camden recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kilburn, Camden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kilburn, Camden recorded 51 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 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kilburn, Camden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kilburn, Camden recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kilburn, Camden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kilburn, Camden recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kilburn, Camden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kilburn, Camden recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kilburn, Camden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kilburn, Camden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kilburn, Camden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kilburn, Camden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kilburn, Camden |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampstead | 1,363 | 115.4 | -28% |
| West Hampstead | 2,062 | 165.2 | +3% |
| Fortune Green | 1,163 | 100.5 | -37% |
| Belsize | 1,701 | 128.9 | -20% |
| Frognal | 377 | 52.3 | -67% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,761 | 125.9 | -22% |
| Hampstead Town | 992 | 138.0 | -14% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,732 | 143.9 | -10% |
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 Kilburn, Camden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 279 |
| On or near South Hampstead | 94 |
| On or near Buckley Road | 88 |
| On or near Bransdale Close | 69 |
| On or near Quex Mews | 64 |
| On or near Greville Road | 56 |
| On or near Kingsgate Road | 56 |
| On or near Palmerston Road | 56 |
| On or near Espalier Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Quex Road | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kilburn, Camden 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 | 745 | 41.4% |
| Not recorded | 487 | 27.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Kilburn, Camden has an estimated population of 11,221. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kilburn, Camden sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kilburn, Camden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.0% |
| Social rented homes | 38.6% |
| Private rented homes | 38.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.4% |
Is Kilburn, Camden a safe place to live?
Kilburn, Camden recorded 160.4 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 Kilburn, Camden?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (331).
Is crime in Kilburn, Camden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kilburn, Camden was down 5% on the year before: 1,800 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,898 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kilburn, Camden?
Kilburn, Camden 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 Kilburn, Camden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.