Crime Rate in Camden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camden

The total recorded crimes in Camden, UK in March 2025 are around 7,591 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camden crime rate of 36.12 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (1738) incidents (-10.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1430) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1184) incidents (10.14% increase)
Camden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 258
  • Gate Street with total crimes: 230
  • Holborn with total crimes: 210

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 (2534 crimes), and the safest, Frognal (38 crimes), is 2496 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Camden.

Similarly, the area of Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (2770 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belsize Park (31 crimes), with a difference of 2739 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Camden.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bloomsbury2534
Holborn & Covent Garden2329
Camden Town291
King's Cross273
Regent's Park245

Safest Wards:

Fortune Green106
Kentish Town South104
Hampstead Town97
Camden Square70
Frognal38

Most Dangerous Areas:

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South2770
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West1638
Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road354
Camden Town & Mornington Crescent345
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North272

Safest Areas:

Kentish Town East59
South Hampstead59
Adelaide Road51
Frognal38
Belsize Park31

Camden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Camden has recorded 7,591 crimes with crime rate of 36.12 ranking 3893th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Westminster30,409 17237,090 2370,073 2
Tower Hamlets3,939 1627,666 744,863 10
Wandsworth2,770 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,988 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,138 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,989 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,202 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth3,714 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,231 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,330 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,829 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,331 517,023 528,947 4
City of London2,746 337,556 136,404 1

Camden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (1738 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1430 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1951 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1296 incidents.

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 1034 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 129.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025121
February 2025138
January 2025129
December 2024136
November 2024143
October 2024183
September 2024142
August 202442

A total of 139 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202519
January 20257
December 20249
November 202416
October 202425
September 202418
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 3002 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 375.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 569 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025313
February 2025331
January 2025326
December 2024343
November 2024426
October 2024569
September 2024533
August 2024161

A total of 328 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202541
January 202519
December 202439
November 202437
October 202442
September 202420
August 202431
July 202415
June 202440

A total of 1300 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 130.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025185
February 2025197
January 2025165
December 2024185
November 2024145
October 2024150
September 2024153
August 202496
July 202418
June 20246

A total of 1551 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 172.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025180
February 2025169
January 2025189
December 2024226
November 2024280
October 2024204
September 2024176
August 2024123
July 20244

A total of 3487 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 387.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 571 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025543
February 2025381
January 2025437
December 2024474
November 2024571
October 2024439
September 2024478
August 2024161
July 20243

A total of 2334 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 291.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025352
February 2025255
January 2025332
December 2024301
November 2024310
October 2024295
September 2024241
August 2024248

A total of 1990 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 221.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025179
February 2025248
January 2025225
December 2024328
November 2024270
October 2024302
September 2024203
August 2024231
July 20244

A total of 7930 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 793.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1187 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025988
February 2025861
January 2025886
December 20241187
November 20241088
October 20241091
September 2024983
August 2024764
July 202476
June 20246

A total of 10213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1276.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1579 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251184
February 20251075
January 20251180
December 20241064
November 20241418
October 20241493
September 20241220
August 20241579

A total of 9727 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 972.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1592 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251430
February 20251296
January 20251131
December 20241353
November 20241592
October 20241454
September 2024976
August 2024381
July 202454
June 202460

A total of 2837 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 315.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 496 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025300
February 2025295
January 2025300
December 2024334
November 2024425
October 2024496
September 2024317
August 2024322
July 202448

A total of 13581 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1358.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2211 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251738
February 20251951
January 20251383
December 20241929
November 20242025
October 20242211
September 20241441
August 2024779
July 2024100
June 202424

High Crime Locations Camden in March 2025

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

1. Whitfield Place (Map)
Total258
Theft from the person144
Other theft48
Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting18
Bicycle theft12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Gate Street (Map)
Total230
Other theft100
Theft from the person60
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order10
Burglary10
3. Holborn (Map)
Total210
Theft from the person150
Burglary20
Violence and sexual offences10
Robbery10
Other crime10
Bicycle theft10
4. Hospital (Map)
Total180
Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson18
Theft from the person12
Public order12
Bicycle theft12
Robbery6
Drugs6
5. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total160
Theft from the person40
Shoplifting40
Burglary40
Other theft30
Anti-social behaviour10
6. Midford Place (Map)
Total150
Theft from the person78
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft30
Public order6

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