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Crime in Kentish Town

Kentish Town had 1,553 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 151.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 20 Camden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Camden area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

NW5, Camden · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kentish Town

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151.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 20Camden rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common413 in 3 months

Month by month

476 Mar 492 Apr 496 May 517 Jun 543 Jul 493 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kentish Town. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence41327%
anti-social behaviour34322%
shoplifting21814%
theft1188%
vehicle crime956%
public order916%
burglary684%
theft from the person614%

Kentish Town against Camden

TypeKentish Town per 1,000Middle Camden areaChange
Violence40.345.1▲ 22%
Burglary6.68.6▲ 24%
Vehicle crime9.311.2▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.7▼ 19%
Theft and robbery23.532.9▼ 2%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chalk Farm224.2▲ 6%
Camden Town220.7▲ 6%
Dartmouth Park186.7▲ 4%
Tufnell Park166.6▲ 3%
West Kentish Town164.1▲ 10%
Kentish Town151.4▲ 6%
Gospel Oak133.6▲ 11%
See every Camden area ranked on the crime in Camden page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kentish Town a safe area?

Kentish Town had about 151.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 20 Camden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kentish Town?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (413), followed by anti-social behaviour (343) and shoplifting (218).