Crime Rate in Belsize: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belsize

The total recorded crimes in Belsize, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belsize crime rate of 0.95 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belsize Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • College Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Primrose Gardens with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Camden.

    • 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 areas in the Camden.

  • 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 May 2025 the Belsize has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 0.95 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belsize)CrimesRank (Belsize)CrimesRank (Belsize)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,045 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,341 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park263 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross338 32,978 34,814 4
Camden Town331 42,611 53,975 5
St Pancras & Somers Town186 81,995 62,872 6
Kilburn204 61,014 92,049 8
West Hampstead141 101,257 72,278 7
Primrose Hill186 71,041 81,887 9
South Hampstead168 9785 141,346 16
Gospel Oak141 11936 121,602 10
Highgate119 14868 131,482 11
Haverstock123 13958 111,434 12
Kentish Town South123 12737 161,418 14
Fortune Green94 18626 171,399 15
Camden Square106 16739 15948 19
Hampstead Town87 19560 181,104 17
Kentish Town North102 17529 19952 18
Frognal32 20250 20407 20

Belsize Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202516
February 202512
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202524
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202420
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 169 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 20259
February 202527
January 202516
December 202417
November 202416
October 202423
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202514
February 202522
January 20258
December 202420
November 202416
October 202425
September 20249
August 202414
June 20242

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202534
March 202538
February 202529
January 202522
December 202437
November 202418
October 202432
September 202425
August 202432

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20257
February 202514
January 20258
December 202414
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20246
November 202418
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 202518
January 202517
December 202428
November 202434
October 202416
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251

High Crime Locations Belsize in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. College Crescent (Map)
Total10
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Primrose Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Elizabeth Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Belsize Park Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Antrim Grove (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Hampstead Gate (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Belsize Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Stanbury Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

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