Crime Rate in Belsize: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belsize

The total recorded crimes in Belsize, Camden, UK in March 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belsize crime rate of 1.09 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 Belsize, encompassing approximately 122,319 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Belsize Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampstead Gate with total crimes: 24
  • College Crescent with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

How safe is Belsize?

To understand the safety of Belsize, we need to analyze Belsize crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Belsize demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 972 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Belsize witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Belsize had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,433 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belsize recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Camden, Belsize has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Belsize Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Belsize has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Belsize crimes were 972. The crime rate of Belsize in 2024 was 7.95 (year) or 0.66 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belsize were around 1,433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.72 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,329 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,534 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park245 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross273 42,978 34,814 4
Camden Town291 32,611 53,975 5
St Pancras & Somers Town215 61,995 62,872 6
West Hampstead139 111,257 72,278 7
Primrose Hill181 71,041 81,887 9
Kilburn141 101,014 92,049 8
South Hampstead166 8785 141,346 16
Gospel Oak150 9936 121,602 10
Highgate130 13868 131,482 11
Haverstock125 14958 111,434 12
Kentish Town South104 17737 161,418 14
Fortune Green106 16626 171,399 15
Camden Square70 19739 15948 19
Kentish Town North124 15529 19952 18
Hampstead Town97 18560 181,104 17
Frognal38 20250 20407 20

Belsize Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202416
August 20244
April 202412

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202420
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246
April 202421

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 20258
December 202414
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 202414
April 20246

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202529
January 202522
December 202437
November 202418
October 202432
September 202425
August 202432
April 202434

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
April 20245

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202522
January 20258
December 202420
November 202416
October 202425
September 20249
August 202414
June 20242
April 20246

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 157 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202527
January 202516
December 202417
November 202416
October 202423
September 202417
August 20248
April 202424

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20246
November 202418
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202518
January 202517
December 202428
November 202434
October 202416
September 202410
August 20242
April 202418

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Belsize in March 2025

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

1. Hampstead Gate (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. College Crescent (Map)
Total18
Public order5
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Belsize Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Antrim Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary1
6. Elizabeth Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
8. Belsize Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1

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