The total recorded crimes in Bloomsbury, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 2,341 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloomsbury crime rate of 10.08 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 Bloomsbury, encompassing approximately 232,326 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bloomsbury, we need to analyze Bloomsbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Camden:
In 2024, Bloomsbury reported a higher crime volume than the Camden average, with 17,422 crimes compared to 2,779. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bloomsbury witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.
In 2023, Bloomsbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Camden average, with 23,901 crimes compared to 4,520. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bloomsbury witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Camden, Bloomsbury has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Bloomsbury has recorded 2,341 crimes with crime rate of 10.08 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Camden, UK
In 2024, the total Bloomsbury crimes were 17,422. The crime rate of Bloomsbury in 2024 was 74.99 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Camden.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bloomsbury were around 23,901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.88 (year) or 8.57 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Camden.
Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Bloomsbury) | Crimes | Rank (Bloomsbury) | Crimes | Rank (Bloomsbury) | |
Holborn & Covent Garden | 2,045 | 2 | 16,610 | 2 | 30,153 | 1 |
Regent's Park | 263 | 5 | 2,689 | 4 | 4,956 | 3 |
King's Cross | 338 | 3 | 2,978 | 3 | 4,814 | 4 |
Camden Town | 331 | 4 | 2,611 | 5 | 3,975 | 5 |
St Pancras & Somers Town | 186 | 8 | 1,995 | 6 | 2,872 | 6 |
Kilburn | 204 | 6 | 1,014 | 9 | 2,049 | 8 |
West Hampstead | 141 | 10 | 1,257 | 7 | 2,278 | 7 |
Primrose Hill | 186 | 7 | 1,041 | 8 | 1,887 | 9 |
South Hampstead | 168 | 9 | 785 | 14 | 1,346 | 16 |
Gospel Oak | 141 | 11 | 936 | 12 | 1,602 | 10 |
Belsize | 116 | 15 | 972 | 10 | 1,433 | 13 |
Highgate | 119 | 14 | 868 | 13 | 1,482 | 11 |
Haverstock | 123 | 13 | 958 | 11 | 1,434 | 12 |
Kentish Town South | 123 | 12 | 737 | 16 | 1,418 | 14 |
Fortune Green | 94 | 18 | 626 | 17 | 1,399 | 15 |
Camden Square | 106 | 16 | 739 | 15 | 948 | 19 |
Hampstead Town | 87 | 19 | 560 | 18 | 1,104 | 17 |
Kentish Town North | 102 | 17 | 529 | 19 | 952 | 18 |
Frognal | 32 | 20 | 250 | 20 | 407 | 20 |
In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (578 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (442 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (656 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (600 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (766 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (628 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 974 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 591 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (603 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (499 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 806 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 557 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (884 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (750 cases).
In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (1052 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (687 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (594 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (425 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (396 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (344 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.
In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 5406 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 450.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 750 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 441 |
April 2025 | 656 |
March 2025 | 628 |
February 2025 | 591 |
January 2025 | 499 |
December 2024 | 557 |
November 2024 | 750 |
October 2024 | 687 |
September 2024 | 425 |
August 2024 | 152 |
July 2024 | 13 |
May 2024 | 7 |
A total of 7384 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 615.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1052 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 578 |
April 2025 | 600 |
March 2025 | 766 |
February 2025 | 974 |
January 2025 | 603 |
December 2024 | 806 |
November 2024 | 884 |
October 2024 | 1052 |
September 2024 | 594 |
August 2024 | 396 |
July 2024 | 38 |
May 2024 | 93 |
A total of 613 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 97 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 85 |
April 2025 | 97 |
March 2025 | 62 |
February 2025 | 69 |
January 2025 | 60 |
December 2024 | 46 |
November 2024 | 78 |
October 2024 | 68 |
September 2024 | 41 |
August 2024 | 7 |
A total of 1188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 165 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 144 |
April 2025 | 129 |
March 2025 | 96 |
February 2025 | 79 |
January 2025 | 79 |
December 2024 | 115 |
November 2024 | 120 |
October 2024 | 165 |
September 2024 | 109 |
August 2024 | 112 |
July 2024 | 18 |
May 2024 | 22 |
A total of 2814 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 234.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 338 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 290 |
April 2025 | 259 |
March 2025 | 299 |
February 2025 | 215 |
January 2025 | 290 |
December 2024 | 338 |
November 2024 | 318 |
October 2024 | 308 |
September 2024 | 255 |
August 2024 | 201 |
July 2024 | 25 |
May 2024 | 16 |
A total of 3583 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 358.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 525 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 442 |
April 2025 | 306 |
March 2025 | 305 |
February 2025 | 279 |
January 2025 | 330 |
December 2024 | 291 |
November 2024 | 416 |
October 2024 | 525 |
September 2024 | 345 |
August 2024 | 344 |
A total of 1184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 177 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 177 |
April 2025 | 93 |
March 2025 | 155 |
February 2025 | 87 |
January 2025 | 138 |
December 2024 | 138 |
November 2024 | 132 |
October 2024 | 127 |
September 2024 | 98 |
August 2024 | 39 |
A total of 621 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 83 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 63 |
April 2025 | 71 |
March 2025 | 67 |
February 2025 | 50 |
January 2025 | 74 |
December 2024 | 62 |
November 2024 | 75 |
October 2024 | 83 |
September 2024 | 37 |
August 2024 | 39 |
A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 11 |
April 2025 | 39 |
March 2025 | 21 |
February 2025 | 12 |
January 2025 | 20 |
December 2024 | 13 |
November 2024 | 18 |
October 2024 | 20 |
September 2024 | 9 |
August 2024 | 18 |
May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 32 |
April 2025 | 61 |
March 2025 | 19 |
February 2025 | 66 |
January 2025 | 47 |
December 2024 | 28 |
November 2024 | 18 |
October 2024 | 67 |
September 2024 | 49 |
August 2024 | 6 |
A total of 760 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 117 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 58 |
April 2025 | 36 |
March 2025 | 64 |
February 2025 | 100 |
January 2025 | 77 |
December 2024 | 117 |
November 2024 | 81 |
October 2024 | 75 |
September 2024 | 51 |
August 2024 | 88 |
May 2024 | 13 |
A total of 420 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 10 |
April 2025 | 37 |
March 2025 | 41 |
February 2025 | 50 |
January 2025 | 42 |
December 2024 | 71 |
November 2024 | 60 |
October 2024 | 56 |
September 2024 | 28 |
August 2024 | 25 |
A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 9 |
April 2025 | 2 |
March 2025 | 7 |
February 2025 | 21 |
December 2024 | 7 |
November 2024 | 13 |
October 2024 | 8 |
July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 9 |
March 2025 | 4 |
February 2025 | 9 |
November 2024 | 7 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bloomsbury postcode area is presented below.
Total | 264 |
Theft from the person | 114 |
Other theft | 30 |
Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
Shoplifting | 24 |
Public order | 18 |
Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
Robbery | 12 |
Bicycle theft | 6 |
Burglary | 6 |
Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
Other crime | 6 |
Total | 114 |
Anti-social behaviour | 48 |
Other theft | 24 |
Theft from the person | 18 |
Bicycle theft | 6 |
Public order | 6 |
Robbery | 6 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Total | 102 |
Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
Other theft | 18 |
Public order | 12 |
Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
Theft from the person | 6 |
Total | 90 |
Shoplifting | 48 |
Theft from the person | 24 |
Bicycle theft | 12 |
Burglary | 6 |
Total | 78 |
Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
Bicycle theft | 12 |
Other theft | 6 |
Public order | 6 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Total | 72 |
Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
Theft from the person | 18 |
Other theft | 12 |
Public order | 12 |
Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
Total | 60 |
Theft from the person | 30 |
Other theft | 12 |
Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
Total | 54 |
Other theft | 36 |
Burglary | 6 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Theft from the person | 6 |
Total | 54 |
Theft from the person | 36 |
Other theft | 12 |
Bicycle theft | 3 |
Robbery | 3 |
Total | 54 |
Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
Other theft | 15 |
Theft from the person | 15 |
Public order | 3 |
Robbery | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |