KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 9QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW1 9QB

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 9QB, Camden has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.67 per 1,000 population. This NW1 9QB 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 9QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 9QB, encompassing approximately 5337 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW1 9QB area, explore the NW1 9QB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-36.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)

NW1 9QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Hawley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Farrier Street with total crimes: 7

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 9QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.6729.17%
Anti-social behaviour305.81-36.17%
Shoplifting255.6266.67%
Theft from the person154.68400.00%
Vehicle crime132.81116.67%
Public order122.4471.43%
Drugs92.2550.00%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Robbery40.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4723.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences248.810.00%
Shoplifting154.500.00%
Public order72.81250.00%
Drugs61.310.00%
Vehicle crime61.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.370.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.043400.00%
Theft from the person256.562400.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.680.00%
Shoplifting173.560.00%
Vehicle crime123.190.00%
Other theft122.250.00%
Robbery112.250.00%
Drugs82.060.00%
Public order61.500.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.37-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.294.35%
Anti-social behaviour234.5043.75%
Shoplifting224.31266.67%
Drugs164.1233.33%
Other theft153.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.81120.00%
Theft from the person82.0633.33%
Robbery71.50600.00%
Vehicle crime71.31250.00%
Burglary61.31-33.33%
Public order51.12-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.05-30.30%
Other theft184.3138.46%
Anti-social behaviour163.37-36.00%
Drugs123.0033.33%
Burglary92.2550.00%
Theft from the person61.69-53.85%
Public order61.12-25.00%
Shoplifting61.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.37-85.71%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.23-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour256.18-19.35%
Other theft134.68-38.10%
Theft from the person132.4430.00%
Drugs92.4480.00%
Public order81.69-38.46%
Robbery71.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3116.67%
Burglary61.31-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.12-14.29%
Shoplifting61.12-33.33%
Other crime31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.9819.35%
Anti-social behaviour316.9324.00%
Other theft215.815.00%
Public order133.9385.71%
Theft from the person102.44-41.18%
Burglary101.87-9.09%
Shoplifting91.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft71.69-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12100.00%
Drugs51.12-66.67%
Robbery50.94400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.410.00%
Shoplifting275.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.060.00%
Other theft204.680.00%
Theft from the person173.750.00%
Drugs153.190.00%
Burglary112.810.00%
Bicycle theft102.060.00%
Public order71.870.00%
Vehicle crime61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20248
January 202416
December 202312
November 20239
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202447
April 202419
January 202423
December 202316
November 202325
October 202331
September 202325

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
April 202435
March 20241
January 202424
December 202323
November 202333
October 202337
September 202331

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202412
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
April 202417
January 202422
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 202327

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW1 9QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rochester Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Camden Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Wilmot Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Castlehaven Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. New Dalby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Wilkin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Church Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rochester Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Camden Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1