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

Overview of Crime in NW5 2AB

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW5 2AB, Camden has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This NW5 2AB 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 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW5 2AB, encompassing approximately 8940 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW5 2AB area, explore the NW5 2AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-51.43% decrease)

NW5 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • Kelly Street with total crimes: 5

KENTISH TOWN ROAD, NW5 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.2083.33%
Shoplifting253.6938.89%
Anti-social behaviour172.80-51.43%
Vehicle crime91.9050.00%
Public order91.0128.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Theft from the person50.56400.00%
Burglary40.56-42.86%
Other theft30.4550.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Robbery20.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3511.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.911700.00%
Shoplifting182.010.00%
Burglary72.010.00%
Public order70.78250.00%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
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
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.862900.00%
Shoplifting243.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.680.00%
Theft from the person101.68900.00%
Other theft91.12800.00%
Public order71.010.00%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Robbery50.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 person10.34-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.00%
Other theft10.11-91.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2213.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.4617.65%
Anti-social behaviour162.240.00%
Other theft121.7920.00%
Theft from the person111.3422.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.2350.00%
Burglary71.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.78500.00%
Robbery50.67400.00%
Public order50.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.5650.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.18-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour161.900.00%
Shoplifting111.7983.33%
Other theft101.23-23.08%
Theft from the person91.1228.57%
Burglary81.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.89100.00%
Public order50.67-37.50%
Drugs40.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.863.57%
Anti-social behaviour163.24-50.00%
Other theft131.79-7.14%
Public order81.45-11.11%
Theft from the person70.8940.00%
Bicycle theft70.78250.00%
Burglary60.78-14.29%
Shoplifting60.67-40.00%
Drugs40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-57.14%
Robbery20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.22-60.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.580.00%
Other theft143.130.00%
Shoplifting101.570.00%
Public order91.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Burglary70.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Theft from the person50.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202418
July 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202420
December 202317
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202435
April 202415
January 202416
December 202316
November 202316
October 202332

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202424
January 202422
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW5 2AB 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. Kelly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kentish Town Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. York Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Healey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Bartholomew Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Old Dairy Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Willingham Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Holmes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Raglan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Church Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leighton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Kentish Town
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leverton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Leverton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Azania Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Regis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Grafton Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Lawford Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Wolsey Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gaisford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Falkland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1