KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW5 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW5 2AA

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW5 2AA, Camden has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW5 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW5 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2AA, encompassing approximately 9494 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 2AA area, explore the NW5 2AA 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 (138.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-45.24% decrease)

NW5 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • York Mews with total crimes: 5

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW5 2AA 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.17138.46%
Shoplifting253.2738.89%
Anti-social behaviour232.63-45.24%
Vehicle crime132.42116.67%
Public order81.3733.33%
Theft from the person60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6325.00%
Other theft40.53100.00%
Burglary40.42-42.86%
Drugs30.420.00%
Robbery20.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4210.740.00%
Shoplifting184.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.901200.00%
Burglary71.370.00%
Public order60.74500.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Robbery40.420.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%

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 order10.320.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.533200.00%
Shoplifting243.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.530.00%
Public order91.900.00%
Other theft80.95700.00%
Theft from the person80.84700.00%
Vehicle crime60.840.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

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 person10.32-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.24%
Other theft10.11-92.31%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.1791.67%
Violence and sexual offences212.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.210.00%
Other theft131.6962.50%
Theft from the person111.3737.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.1628.57%
Burglary90.9512.50%
Vehicle crime70.95133.33%
Robbery60.74500.00%
Public order40.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.11-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.01-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour161.90-5.88%
Shoplifting121.69100.00%
Burglary81.26100.00%
Other theft80.84-46.67%
Theft from the person80.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.8440.00%
Public order60.74-33.33%
Drugs40.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.32-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.480.00%
Other theft151.790.00%
Public order91.580.00%
Theft from the person70.950.00%
Vehicle crime70.740.00%
Shoplifting60.740.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Drugs50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202442
April 202418
January 202416
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
July 20241
April 202433
March 20241
January 202421
December 202318
November 202333

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202424
January 202423
December 202312
November 20236

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fortess Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Kelly Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bartholomew Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dowdney Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fortess Walk
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spring Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Church Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kentish Town Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leighton Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Countess Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. College Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Evangelist Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Carker'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Azania Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Regis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Lawford Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1