Crime Rate in Bloomsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloomsbury

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (578) incidents (-3.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (442) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (441) incidents (-32.77% decrease)
Bloomsbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 264
  • Midford Place with total crimes: 114
  • Hospital with total crimes: 102

How safe is Bloomsbury?

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.

Bloomsbury Crime Statstics

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bloomsbury)CrimesRank (Bloomsbury)CrimesRank (Bloomsbury)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,045 216,610 230,153 1
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
Belsize116 15972 101,433 13
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

Bloomsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
May 2025441
April 2025656
March 2025628
February 2025591
January 2025499
December 2024557
November 2024750
October 2024687
September 2024425
August 2024152
July 202413
May 20247

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.

MonthCount
May 2025578
April 2025600
March 2025766
February 2025974
January 2025603
December 2024806
November 2024884
October 20241052
September 2024594
August 2024396
July 202438
May 202493

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.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202597
March 202562
February 202569
January 202560
December 202446
November 202478
October 202468
September 202441
August 20247

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.

MonthCount
May 2025144
April 2025129
March 202596
February 202579
January 202579
December 2024115
November 2024120
October 2024165
September 2024109
August 2024112
July 202418
May 202422

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.

MonthCount
May 2025290
April 2025259
March 2025299
February 2025215
January 2025290
December 2024338
November 2024318
October 2024308
September 2024255
August 2024201
July 202425
May 202416

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.

MonthCount
May 2025442
April 2025306
March 2025305
February 2025279
January 2025330
December 2024291
November 2024416
October 2024525
September 2024345
August 2024344

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.

MonthCount
May 2025177
April 202593
March 2025155
February 202587
January 2025138
December 2024138
November 2024132
October 2024127
September 202498
August 202439

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.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202571
March 202567
February 202550
January 202574
December 202462
November 202475
October 202483
September 202437
August 202439

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.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202539
March 202521
February 202512
January 202520
December 202413
November 202418
October 202420
September 20249
August 202418
May 20246

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.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202561
March 202519
February 202566
January 202547
December 202428
November 202418
October 202467
September 202449
August 20246

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.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202536
March 202564
February 2025100
January 202577
December 2024117
November 202481
October 202475
September 202451
August 202488
May 202413

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.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202537
March 202541
February 202550
January 202542
December 202471
November 202460
October 202456
September 202428
August 202425

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.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20257
February 202521
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
July 20243

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20254
February 20259
November 20247
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bloomsbury in May 2025

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

1. Whitfield Place (Map)
Total264
Theft from the person114
Other theft30
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting24
Public order18
Violence and sexual offences18
Robbery12
Bicycle theft6
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6
2. Midford Place (Map)
Total114
Anti-social behaviour48
Other theft24
Theft from the person18
Bicycle theft6
Public order6
Robbery6
Shoplifting6
3. Hospital (Map)
Total102
Violence and sexual offences60
Other theft18
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person6
4. Gower Street (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting48
Theft from the person24
Bicycle theft12
Burglary6
5. Hospital (Map)
Total78
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences24
Bicycle theft12
Other theft6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
6. A4200 (Map)
Total72
Anti-social behaviour24
Theft from the person18
Other theft12
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total60
Theft from the person30
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Howland Mews East (Map)
Total54
Other theft36
Burglary6
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person6
9. Montague Street (Map)
Total54
Theft from the person36
Other theft12
Bicycle theft3
Robbery3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total54
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft15
Theft from the person15
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3

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