Crime Rate in Camden Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camden Town

The total recorded crimes in Camden Town, Camden, UK in July 2025 are around 315 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camden Town crime rate of 6.70 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 Camden Town, encompassing approximately 46,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (63) incidents (34.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-8.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
Camden Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camden Town with total crimes: 50
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22

How safe is Camden Town?

To understand the safety of Camden Town, we need to analyze Camden Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Camden Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 2611 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Camden Town witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Camden Town had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 3,975 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Camden Town witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Camden, Camden Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Camden Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Camden Town has recorded 315 crimes with crime rate of 6.70 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Camden Town crimes were 2,611. The crime rate of Camden Town in 2024 was 55.57 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Camden Town were around 3,975 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.60 (year) or 7.05 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camden Town)CrimesRank (Camden Town)CrimesRank (Camden Town)
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
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
Belsize179 10972 101,433 13
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

Camden Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (61 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (65 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (119 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (87 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (145 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (79 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 429 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202536
May 202552
April 202549
March 202538
February 202540
January 202528
December 202432
November 202443
October 202434
September 202429
August 20246

A total of 645 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202567
May 202562
April 202550
March 202540
February 202551
January 202530
December 202460
November 202461
October 202453
September 202465
August 202445

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 202512
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 202419
September 20242

A total of 162 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202512
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 202511
December 202412
November 202416
October 202417
September 202423
August 202415

A total of 693 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202522
May 202549
April 202569
March 202532
February 202532
January 202533
December 202468
November 2024119
October 202487
September 2024145
August 202411

A total of 802 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202547
May 202542
April 202561
March 202565
February 202597
January 202554
December 202466
November 202496
October 202499
September 202479
August 202433

A total of 558 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202566
May 202535
April 202544
March 202528
February 202558
January 202549
December 202452
November 202440
October 202445
September 202441
August 202455

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202526
April 202515
March 202513
February 202516
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202420
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 284 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
May 202527
April 202517
March 202530
February 202528
January 202521
December 202413
November 202426
October 202420
September 202435
August 202416

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 202513
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Camden Town in July 2025

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

1. Camden Town (Map)
Total50
Theft from the person13
Other theft10
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Camden High Street (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person8
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person8
Public order3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hawley Mews (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person5
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Camden Lock Place (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Buck Street (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1

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