KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 8PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 8PD

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 8PD, Camden has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.41 per 1,000 population. This NW1 8PD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW1 postcode area, which has experienced 1410 crimes and a crime rate of 25.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW1 8PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 8PD, encompassing approximately 6050 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)

NW1 8PD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Hawley Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Hawley Road with total crimes: 8

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 8PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3630.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.95-29.17%
Shoplifting275.6280.00%
Theft from the person234.46228.57%
Vehicle crime153.80200.00%
Public order142.48100.00%
Drugs122.31100.00%
Other theft71.9875.00%
Robbery51.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4822.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.932900.00%
Shoplifting154.960.00%
Theft from the person72.48600.00%
Public order71.16600.00%
Drugs61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Other theft40.83300.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.33-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-97.73%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.070.00%
Theft from the person357.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.790.00%
Shoplifting204.790.00%
Other theft143.311300.00%
Robbery122.310.00%
Vehicle crime121.980.00%
Drugs101.980.00%
Public order61.65500.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.33-95.24%
Public order10.17-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.9132.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.4542.86%
Shoplifting224.96214.29%
Other theft213.64-8.70%
Drugs203.4753.85%
Theft from the person163.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.64120.00%
Vehicle crime81.82166.67%
Burglary81.32-11.11%
Robbery71.32600.00%
Public order51.16-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.8350.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.99-26.47%
Other theft234.1364.29%
Anti-social behaviour213.80-38.24%
Drugs133.4718.18%
Theft from the person102.15-33.33%
Burglary91.6550.00%
Public order71.49-12.50%
Shoplifting71.1616.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.33-90.91%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3426.78-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences345.62-20.93%
Theft from the person155.620.00%
Other theft142.48-48.15%
Robbery112.31-8.33%
Drugs111.8237.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.8280.00%
Public order81.49-46.67%
Burglary61.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.99-14.29%
Shoplifting60.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.99-20.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.0716.22%
Anti-social behaviour387.115.56%
Other theft276.2835.00%
Theft from the person154.46-21.05%
Public order152.4866.67%
Robbery122.48500.00%
Burglary101.98-9.09%
Shoplifting91.65-66.67%
Drugs81.49-57.89%
Bicycle theft71.32-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.1625.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-37.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3733.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour366.120.00%
Shoplifting275.950.00%
Other theft204.460.00%
Theft from the person193.310.00%
Drugs193.140.00%
Burglary113.140.00%
Public order91.820.00%
Bicycle theft91.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Robbery20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202412
January 20247
December 20231
November 202311
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
July 20241
April 202435
January 202416
December 202310
November 202315
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202410
January 202420
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202448
April 202429
January 202430
December 202321
November 202334
October 202338
September 202336

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202421
December 202323
November 202314
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202433
December 202325
November 202334
October 202343
September 202337

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
April 202420
January 202422
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 202327

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202412
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 8PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rochester Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Camden Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Wilmot Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Castlehaven Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Wilkin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1