Kentish Town North vs Tottenham Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kentish Town North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Tottenham Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Kentish Town North vs Tottenham Central Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kentish Town North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,406 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tottenham Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,010 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kentish Town North
      B Tottenham Central
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      17,406
      14,010
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,886
      14,656
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kentish Town North
      B Tottenham Central
      Violent Crime
      3,830 ↑8%
      3,535 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,109 ↓6%
      3,242 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      1,336 ↓2%
      911 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,146 ↓20%
      1,091 ↓14%
      Burglary
      847 ↓4%
      492 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      819 ↑1%
      677 ↓3%
      Drugs
      788 ↑39%
      800 ↑14%
      Public Order
      1,011 ↑13%
      624 ↓7%
      Robbery
      412 ↓17%
      569 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      1,428 ↓2%
      832 ↑52%
      Theft from Person
      1,183 ↓23%
      881 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      284 ↓17%
      140 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑24%
      97 ↑52%
      Other Crime
      140 ↑22%
      119 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tottenham Central is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kentish Town North safer than Tottenham Central?

      Kentish Town North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,406 crimes in the last 12 months. Tottenham Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 14,010 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kentish Town North vs Tottenham Central?

      Kentish Town North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tottenham Central shows -4.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kentish Town North and Tottenham Central?

      In Kentish Town North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,109 incidents). In Tottenham Central, it is Violent Crime (3,535 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kentish Town North and Tottenham Central?

      Kentish Town North recorded 4,109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tottenham Central recorded 3,242. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kentish Town North vs Tottenham Central?

      Violent crime in Kentish Town North totalled 3,830 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,535 in Tottenham Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kentish Town North and Tottenham Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kentish Town North recorded 17,886 crimes (now 17,406, a change of -2.7%). Tottenham Central recorded 14,656 crimes previously (now 14,010, -4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kentish Town North and Tottenham Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kentish Town North has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Tottenham Central has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kentish Town North and Tottenham Central?

      Kentish Town North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tottenham Central is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kentish Town North and Tottenham Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kentish Town North or Tottenham Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kentish Town North and Tottenham Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.