Crime Rates in NW5
Crime statistics for NW5 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how NW5 compares.
How safe is Kentish Town (NW5)?
NW5 covers Kentish Town and Gospel Oak, a well-connected north London area between Camden and Hampstead Heath. The area offers a mix of Victorian terraces and council estates, with excellent Northern line and Overground links.
Which types of crime are most reported in NW5?
The checker above breaks NW5 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in NW5?
Enter a full NW5 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
NW5 at a glance
Around 1,363 crimes were recorded near NW5 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (383).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,363
- Violent Crime
- 383
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 300
- Shoplifting
- 140
- Other Theft
- 99
- Public Order
- 96
Approximate, for the NW5 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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