Crime Rate in Bloomsbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloomsbury

The total recorded crimes in Bloomsbury, Camden, UK in March 2025 are around 2,534 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloomsbury crime rate of 10.91 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (766) incidents (-21.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (628) incidents (6.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (305) incidents (9.32% increase)
Bloomsbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 258
  • Hospital with total crimes: 180
  • Midford Place with total crimes: 150

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bloomsbury has recorded 2,534 crimes with crime rate of 10.91 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,329 216,610 230,153 1
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
Belsize133 12972 101,433 13
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

Bloomsbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (808 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (433 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7014 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 637.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1052 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025766
February 2025974
January 2025603
December 2024806
November 2024884
October 20241052
September 2024594
August 2024396
July 202438
May 202493
April 2024808

A total of 332 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202566
January 202547
December 202428
November 202418
October 202467
September 202449
August 20246
April 202432

A total of 457 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202569
January 202560
December 202446
November 202478
October 202468
September 202441
August 20247
April 202426

A total of 4742 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 431.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 750 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025628
February 2025591
January 2025499
December 2024557
November 2024750
October 2024687
September 2024425
August 2024152
July 202413
May 20247
April 2024433

A total of 1017 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025155
February 202587
January 2025138
December 2024138
November 2024132
October 2024127
September 202498
August 202439
April 2024103

A total of 528 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202550
January 202574
December 202462
November 202475
October 202483
September 202437
August 202439
April 202441

A total of 2540 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 230.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 338 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025299
February 2025215
January 2025290
December 2024338
November 2024318
October 2024308
September 2024255
August 2024201
July 202425
May 202416
April 2024275

A total of 3136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 348.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 525 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025305
February 2025279
January 2025330
December 2024291
November 2024416
October 2024525
September 2024345
August 2024344
April 2024301

A total of 373 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.

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

A total of 979 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202579
January 202579
December 2024115
November 2024120
October 2024165
September 2024109
August 2024112
July 202418
May 202422
April 202464

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 742 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 2025100
January 202577
December 2024117
November 202481
October 202475
September 202451
August 202488
May 202413
April 202476

A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202512
January 202520
December 202413
November 202418
October 202420
September 20249
August 202418
May 20246
April 202421

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
November 20247
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246

High Crime Locations Bloomsbury in March 2025

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

1. Whitfield Place (Map)
Total258
Theft from the person144
Other theft48
Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour12
Bicycle theft12
2. Hospital (Map)
Total180
Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson18
Bicycle theft12
Public order12
Theft from the person12
Drugs6
Robbery6
3. Midford Place (Map)
Total150
Theft from the person78
Anti-social behaviour36
Other theft30
Public order6
4. Hospital (Map)
Total132
Violence and sexual offences48
Other theft30
Public order24
Theft from the person18
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery6
5. Gower Street (Map)
Total96
Shoplifting54
Theft from the person24
Other theft12
Bicycle theft6
6. Howland Mews East (Map)
Total60
Other theft24
Theft from the person24
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Russell Square (Map)
Total60
Other theft24
Theft from the person24
Anti-social behaviour9
Robbery3
8. Dyott Street (Map)
Total57
Other theft21
Theft from the person18
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total54
Theft from the person27
Robbery12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
10. A501 (Map)
Total48
Theft from the person18
Other theft12
Drugs6
Robbery6
Violence and sexual offences6

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