Crime Rate in Camden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camden

The total recorded crimes in Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 7,246 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camden crime rate of 34.48 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1453) incidents (27.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (1251) incidents (-17.37% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1247) incidents (-13.88% 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: 220
  • 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 (2341 crimes), and the safest, Frognal (32 crimes), is 2309 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Camden.

Similarly, the area of Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (2504 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Frognal (32 crimes), with a difference of 2472 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Camden.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bloomsbury2341
Holborn & Covent Garden2045
King's Cross338
Camden Town331
Regent's Park263

Safest Wards:

Camden Square106
Kentish Town North102
Fortune Green94
Hampstead Town87
Frognal32

Most Dangerous Areas:

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South2504
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West1503
Camden Town & Mornington Crescent376
Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road306
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North297

Safest Areas:

Fortune Green67
Adelaide Road62
South Hampstead56
Belsize Park33
Frognal32

Camden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Camden has recorded 7,246 crimes with crime rate of 34.48 ranking 3th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,843 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham3,186 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,094 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey3,195 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,063 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,347 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,079 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,362 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,413 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,928 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,395 517,023 528,947 4
Westminster26,564 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,845 137,556 136,404 1

Camden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1453 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1251 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1514 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (1448 incidents) also being high.

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 180 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202528
March 202534
February 202519
January 20257
December 20249
November 202416
October 202425
September 202418
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 4559 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 414.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 632 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025632
April 2025440
March 2025543
February 2025381
January 2025437
December 2024474
November 2024571
October 2024439
September 2024478
August 2024161
July 20243

A total of 1767 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 2025176
March 2025180
February 2025169
January 2025189
December 2024226
November 2024280
October 2024204
September 2024176
August 2024123
July 20244

A total of 2387 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025220
April 2025177
March 2025179
February 2025248
January 2025225
December 2024328
November 2024270
October 2024302
September 2024203
August 2024231
July 20244

A total of 16276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1356.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2211 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251247
April 20251448
March 20251738
February 20251951
January 20251383
December 20241929
November 20242025
October 20242211
September 20241441
August 2024779
July 2024100
June 202424

A total of 3587 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 326.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 496 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025415
April 2025335
March 2025300
February 2025295
January 2025300
December 2024334
November 2024425
October 2024496
September 2024317
August 2024322
July 202448

A total of 1681 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025188
April 2025193
March 2025185
February 2025197
January 2025165
December 2024185
November 2024145
October 2024150
September 2024153
August 202496
July 202418
June 20246

A total of 2904 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 290.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025248
April 2025322
March 2025352
February 2025255
January 2025332
December 2024301
November 2024310
October 2024295
September 2024241
August 2024248

A total of 12492 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1041.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1592 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251251
April 20251514
March 20251430
February 20251296
January 20251131
December 20241353
November 20241592
October 20241454
September 2024976
August 2024381
July 202454
June 202460

A total of 1399 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025191
March 2025121
February 2025138
January 2025129
December 2024136
November 2024143
October 2024183
September 2024142
August 202442

A total of 12806 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1280.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1579 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251453
April 20251140
March 20251184
February 20251075
January 20251180
December 20241064
November 20241418
October 20241493
September 20241220
August 20241579

A total of 3605 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 360.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 569 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025293
April 2025310
March 2025313
February 2025331
January 2025326
December 2024343
November 2024426
October 2024569
September 2024533
August 2024161

A total of 417 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202562
March 202544
February 202541
January 202519
December 202439
November 202437
October 202442
September 202420
August 202431
July 202415
June 202440

A total of 9881 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 823.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1187 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251045
April 2025906
March 2025988
February 2025861
January 2025886
December 20241187
November 20241088
October 20241091
September 2024983
August 2024764
July 202476
June 20246

High Crime Locations Camden in May 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 person114
Other theft30
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order18
Robbery12
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6
Bicycle theft6
2. Holborn (Map)
Total220
Theft from the person70
Other theft50
Shoplifting40
Violence and sexual offences30
Robbery20
Public order10
3. Gate Street (Map)
Total160
Other theft120
Theft from the person20
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting10
4. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total150
Shoplifting80
Theft from the person20
Criminal damage and arson20
Robbery10
Public order10
Other theft10
5. Bloomsbury Square (Map)
Total120
Anti-social behaviour90
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime10
Shoplifting10
6. Midford Place (Map)
Total114
Anti-social behaviour48
Other theft24
Theft from the person18
Shoplifting6
Robbery6
Public order6
Bicycle theft6

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