Crime Rate in Camden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camden

The total recorded crimes in Camden, Camden in January 2025 are around 6,709 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camden crime rate of 31.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Camden, encompassing approximately 210,136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Theft from the person: (1383) incidents (-28.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1180) incidents (10.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (1131) incidents (-16.41% decrease)
Camden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 264
  • Holborn with total crimes: 170
  • Gate Street with total crimes: 160

Camden Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Camden?

To understand the safety of Camden, we need to analyze Camden crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Camden has recorded 55,577 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 264.48 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 4 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 90,410 crimes with a crime rate of 430.25, ranking it 3 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Camden reported a higher crime volume than the Inner London average, with 55,577 crimes compared to 41,876. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Camden recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Camden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Inner London average, with 90,410 crimes compared to 65,978. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Camden recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Camden is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Camden has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Camden Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bloomsbury (2259 crimes), and the safest, Frognal (32 crimes), is 2227 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Camden.

Similarly, the area of Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (2391 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belsize Park (18 crimes), with a difference of 2373 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Camden.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bloomsbury2259
Holborn & Covent Garden1843
Regent's Park291
King's Cross281
Camden Town266

Safest Wards:

Kentish Town South88
Hampstead Town83
Kentish Town North81
Highgate63
Frognal32

Most Dangerous Areas:

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South2391
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West1338
Camden Town & Mornington Crescent392
Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road295
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North273

Safest Areas:

Highgate West50
Kentish Town East49
Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road45
Frognal32
Belsize Park18

Camden Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Camden has recorded 6,709 crimes with crime rate of 31.93 ranking 3th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Camden crimes were 55,577. The crime rate of Camden in 2024 was 264.48 (year) or 22.04 (month) ranking it 4 danzarous in the UK. Camden ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Camden were around 90,410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 430.25 (year) or 35.85 (month) ranking 3 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Camden ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Camden

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,541 1418,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,894 1321,182 1336,745 13
Newham3,870 1129,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,659 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets3,499 827,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,054 915,789 1027,203 7
Hackney2,885 1023,027 838,373 8
Lambeth3,660 727,602 946,516 9
Southwark3,860 629,850 646,312 6
Islington3,623 426,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,128 517,023 528,947 4
Westminster31,327 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,337 137,556 136,404 1

Camden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (1383 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1180 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1929 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1353 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (2025 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1592 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (2211 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1493 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (1441 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1220 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1579 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (779 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (60 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20249
November 202416
October 202425
September 202418
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 7954 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1325.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1579 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251180
December 20241064
November 20241418
October 20241493
September 20241220
August 20241579

A total of 7001 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 875.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1592 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251131
December 20241353
November 20241592
October 20241454
September 2024976
August 2024381
July 202454
June 202460

A total of 1727 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 287.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025332
December 2024301
November 2024310
October 2024295
September 2024241
August 2024248

A total of 2563 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 366.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 571 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025437
December 2024474
November 2024571
October 2024439
September 2024478
August 2024161
July 20243

A total of 9892 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1236.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2211 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251383
December 20241929
November 20242025
October 20242211
September 20241441
August 2024779
July 2024100
June 202424

A total of 1563 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 223.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025225
December 2024328
November 2024270
October 2024302
September 2024203
August 2024231
July 20244

A total of 6081 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 760.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1187 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025886
December 20241187
November 20241088
October 20241091
September 2024983
August 2024764
July 202476
June 20246

A total of 1202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 171.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025189
December 2024226
November 2024280
October 2024204
September 2024176
August 2024123
July 20244

A total of 918 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 114.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025165
December 2024185
November 2024145
October 2024150
September 2024153
August 202496
July 202418
June 20246

A total of 2242 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 320.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 496 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025300
December 2024334
November 2024425
October 2024496
September 2024317
August 2024322
July 202448

A total of 775 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 129.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025129
December 2024136
November 2024143
October 2024183
September 2024142
August 202442

A total of 2358 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 393.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 569 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025326
December 2024343
November 2024426
October 2024569
September 2024533
August 2024161

A total of 243 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202439
November 202437
October 202442
September 202420
August 202431
July 202415
June 202440

High Crime Locations Camden in January 2025

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

1. Whitfield Place (Map)
Total264
Theft from the person108
Other theft72
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences24
Robbery12
Public order6
Burglary6
2. Holborn (Map)
Total170
Theft from the person110
Robbery20
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order10
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson10
3. Gate Street (Map)
Total160
Other theft70
Shoplifting30
Burglary20
Anti-social behaviour20
Robbery10
Public order10
4. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total110
Theft from the person70
Shoplifting20
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour10
5. Midford Place (Map)
Total108
Theft from the person42
Other theft36
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting6
6. Hospital (Map)
Total90
Violence and sexual offences42
Other theft30
Theft from the person18

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