Crime Rate in Belsize: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belsize

The total recorded crimes in Belsize, Camden, UK in July 2025 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belsize crime rate of 1.46 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
Belsize Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Crescent with total crimes: 23
  • Elizabeth Mews with total crimes: 19
  • Hampstead Gate with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Belsize has recorded 179 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belsize)CrimesRank (Belsize)CrimesRank (Belsize)
Holborn & Covent Garden1,974 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,273 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park307 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross376 32,978 34,814 4
Camden Town315 42,611 53,975 5
St Pancras & Somers Town247 61,995 62,872 6
West Hampstead188 91,257 72,278 7
South Hampstead194 7785 141,346 16
Kilburn178 111,014 92,049 8
Primrose Hill192 81,041 81,887 9
Gospel Oak170 13936 121,602 10
Highgate135 14868 131,482 11
Haverstock174 12958 111,434 12
Kentish Town South131 15737 161,418 14
Fortune Green117 17626 171,399 15
Camden Square124 16739 15948 19
Hampstead Town100 19560 181,104 17
Kentish Town North114 18529 19952 18
Frognal31 20250 20407 20

Belsize Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202548
May 202526
April 202534
March 202538
February 202529
January 202522
December 202437
November 202418
October 202432
September 202425
August 202432

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202515
May 202519
April 202521
March 202514
February 202522
January 20258
December 202420
November 202416
October 202425
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 20259
April 202510
March 202516
February 202512
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 180 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202516
April 202512
March 202524
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202420
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 202518
January 202517
December 202428
November 202434
October 202416
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20254
April 202512
March 20257
February 202514
January 20258
December 202414
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202518
April 202518
March 20259
February 202527
January 202516
December 202417
November 202416
October 202423
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. College Crescent (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Elizabeth Mews (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hampstead Gate (Map)
Total13
Public order3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stanbury Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
6. Primrose Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
8. Steele'S Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Lyndhurst Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Antrim Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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