Crime Rate in Gospel Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gospel Oak

The total recorded crimes in Gospel Oak, Camden, UK in March 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gospel Oak crime rate of 0.97 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 Gospel Oak, encompassing approximately 154,892 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Gospel Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 23
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • South End Green with total crimes: 8

How safe is Gospel Oak?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Gospel Oak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 936 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gospel Oak recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gospel Oak had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,602 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gospel Oak witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gospel Oak Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gospel Oak has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Gospel Oak crimes were 936. The crime rate of Gospel Oak in 2024 was 6.04 (year) or 0.50 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gospel Oak were around 1,602 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.34 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,329 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,534 117,422 123,901 2
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
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

Gospel Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202528
January 202533
December 202435
November 202430
October 202425
September 202436
August 202434
April 202419

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202515
December 202421
November 202412
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
April 202411

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 202412
September 20249
August 20241
April 202414

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202522
January 202513
December 202418
November 202424
October 202422
September 202420
August 202443
April 202436

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202516
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
April 202414

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202515
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
April 20243

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202522
December 202411
November 202413
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
April 202421

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Gospel Oak in March 2025

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

1. Belsize Park (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. South End Green (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Upper Park Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wellesley Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Weedington Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Garnett Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Byron Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1

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