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

Overview of Crime in NW1 9RA

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 9RA, Camden has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.31 per 1,000 population. This NW1 9RA 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 9RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW1 9RA, encompassing approximately 8107 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (15.56% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (292.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

NW1 9RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 43
  • Camden Lock Place with total crimes: 15
  • Hawley Mews with total crimes: 15

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW1 9RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5232.3115.56%
Theft from the person516.41292.31%
Anti-social behaviour506.29-23.08%
Drugs246.17118.18%
Vehicle crime192.96280.00%
Other theft142.34133.33%
Shoplifting131.73550.00%
Robbery121.6033.33%
Public order101.480.00%
Burglary51.23150.00%
Bicycle theft50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-42.86%
Other crime30.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6521.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences458.024400.00%
Theft from the person135.551200.00%
Drugs111.600.00%
Public order101.36900.00%
Robbery91.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.110.00%
Other theft60.86500.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%

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 order10.490.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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 theft10.25-95.65%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.96%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7232.197100.00%
Violence and sexual offences498.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour486.040.00%
Other theft235.922200.00%
Drugs132.840.00%
Robbery111.600.00%
Vehicle crime111.360.00%
Shoplifting101.360.00%
Public order91.23800.00%
Burglary51.110.00%
Bicycle theft50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.37-97.14%
Other theft10.12-96.77%
Public order10.12-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6132.8190.62%
Violence and sexual offences557.5234.15%
Theft from the person356.782.94%
Drugs314.3234.78%
Other theft313.82-22.50%
Criminal damage and arson123.82100.00%
Robbery81.48300.00%
Public order70.99-53.33%
Vehicle crime70.8675.00%
Burglary60.86-40.00%
Shoplifting50.74-28.57%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.76-14.58%
Other theft405.0642.86%
Theft from the person344.93-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour324.19-44.83%
Drugs233.9553.33%
Public order152.8415.38%
Burglary101.85100.00%
Shoplifting71.2316.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.86-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Robbery20.49-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.25-75.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5831.70-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences487.15-12.73%
Theft from the person445.927.32%
Other theft285.43-26.32%
Robbery153.45-11.76%
Drugs151.857.14%
Public order131.85-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson111.6057.14%
Bicycle theft81.360.00%
Shoplifting60.99-25.00%
Burglary50.74-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.62-42.86%
Other crime20.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6035.0327.66%
Violence and sexual offences557.40-5.17%
Theft from the person416.782.50%
Other theft385.0626.67%
Robbery174.69142.86%
Public order162.1023.08%
Drugs141.97-41.67%
Burglary121.7333.33%
Bicycle theft81.48-20.00%
Shoplifting80.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Vehicle crime70.86-22.22%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5831.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour477.150.00%
Theft from the person405.800.00%
Other theft304.930.00%
Drugs243.700.00%
Public order132.960.00%
Bicycle theft101.600.00%
Vehicle crime91.230.00%
Burglary91.110.00%
Robbery71.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.860.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202413
January 202431
December 202323
November 202315
October 202314
September 202324

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202411
January 20248
December 20232
November 202315
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202413
July 20241
April 202472
March 20241
January 202435
December 202334
November 202344
October 202341
September 202340

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202445
July 20241
May 20241
April 202449
January 202455
December 202341
November 202348
October 202355
September 202358

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202431
December 202340
November 202328
October 202338
September 202330

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 202315
November 202313
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 421 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202465
April 202448
January 202461
December 202332
November 202358
October 202360
September 202347

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total43
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person8
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Camden Lock Place
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hawley Mews
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Camden Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Buck Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hawley Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 9. Hawley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rousden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Farrier Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Randolph Street
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Stucley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kentish Town Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Powlett Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Ferry Terminal
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leybourne Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bonny Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ferdinand Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Rochester Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Castle Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Wilmot Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harmood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1