Crime Rate in Camden Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camden Town

The total recorded crimes in Camden Town, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 331 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camden Town crime rate of 7.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (6.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (-28.99% decrease)
Camden Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camden Town with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

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 May 2025 the Camden Town has recorded 331 crimes with crime rate of 7.04 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camden Town)CrimesRank (Camden Town)CrimesRank (Camden Town)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,045 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,341 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park263 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross338 32,978 34,814 4
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

Camden Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202549
March 202538
February 202540
January 202528
December 202432
November 202443
October 202434
September 202429
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 706 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202561
March 202565
February 202597
January 202554
December 202466
November 202496
October 202499
September 202479
August 202433
July 20242
May 202412

A total of 137 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 645 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

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

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202513
February 202516
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202420
September 202410
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202550
March 202540
February 202551
January 202530
December 202460
November 202461
October 202453
September 202465
August 202445
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 234 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202530
February 202528
January 202521
December 202413
November 202426
October 202420
September 202435
August 202416
July 20241

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 13 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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Camden Town in May 2025

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

1. Camden Town (Map)
Total36
Theft from the person9
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery5
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs4
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Camden High Street (Map)
Total14
Other theft7
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1

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