The total recorded crimes in Gospel Oak, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gospel Oak crime rate of 0.91 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 Gospel Oak, encompassing approximately 154,892 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Camden.
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 areas in the Camden.
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.
In May 2025 the Gospel Oak has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 0.91 ranking 11th 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.
Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Gospel Oak) | Crimes | Rank (Gospel Oak) | Crimes | Rank (Gospel Oak) | |
Holborn & Covent Garden | 2,045 | 2 | 16,610 | 2 | 30,153 | 1 |
Bloomsbury | 2,341 | 1 | 17,422 | 1 | 23,901 | 2 |
Regent's Park | 263 | 5 | 2,689 | 4 | 4,956 | 3 |
King's Cross | 338 | 3 | 2,978 | 3 | 4,814 | 4 |
Camden Town | 331 | 4 | 2,611 | 5 | 3,975 | 5 |
St Pancras & Somers Town | 186 | 8 | 1,995 | 6 | 2,872 | 6 |
Kilburn | 204 | 6 | 1,014 | 9 | 2,049 | 8 |
West Hampstead | 141 | 10 | 1,257 | 7 | 2,278 | 7 |
Primrose Hill | 186 | 7 | 1,041 | 8 | 1,887 | 9 |
South Hampstead | 168 | 9 | 785 | 14 | 1,346 | 16 |
Belsize | 116 | 15 | 972 | 10 | 1,433 | 13 |
Highgate | 119 | 14 | 868 | 13 | 1,482 | 11 |
Haverstock | 123 | 13 | 958 | 11 | 1,434 | 12 |
Kentish Town South | 123 | 12 | 737 | 16 | 1,418 | 14 |
Fortune Green | 94 | 18 | 626 | 17 | 1,399 | 15 |
Camden Square | 106 | 16 | 739 | 15 | 948 | 19 |
Hampstead Town | 87 | 19 | 560 | 18 | 1,104 | 17 |
Kentish Town North | 102 | 17 | 529 | 19 | 952 | 18 |
Frognal | 32 | 20 | 250 | 20 | 407 | 20 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.
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
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 24 |
April 2025 | 14 |
March 2025 | 22 |
February 2025 | 22 |
January 2025 | 13 |
December 2024 | 18 |
November 2024 | 24 |
October 2024 | 22 |
September 2024 | 20 |
August 2024 | 43 |
A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 6 |
April 2025 | 12 |
March 2025 | 9 |
February 2025 | 6 |
January 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 10 |
October 2024 | 11 |
September 2024 | 11 |
August 2024 | 11 |
May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 13 |
April 2025 | 12 |
March 2025 | 13 |
February 2025 | 16 |
January 2025 | 12 |
December 2024 | 12 |
November 2024 | 12 |
October 2024 | 10 |
September 2024 | 5 |
August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 12 |
April 2025 | 5 |
March 2025 | 7 |
February 2025 | 6 |
January 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 10 |
November 2024 | 14 |
October 2024 | 12 |
September 2024 | 9 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 13 |
April 2025 | 10 |
March 2025 | 14 |
February 2025 | 8 |
January 2025 | 15 |
December 2024 | 5 |
November 2024 | 10 |
October 2024 | 7 |
September 2024 | 8 |
August 2024 | 8 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 2 |
October 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 5 |
April 2025 | 2 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 8 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 33 |
April 2025 | 51 |
March 2025 | 41 |
February 2025 | 28 |
January 2025 | 33 |
December 2024 | 35 |
November 2024 | 30 |
October 2024 | 25 |
September 2024 | 36 |
August 2024 | 34 |
A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 13 |
April 2025 | 22 |
March 2025 | 14 |
February 2025 | 12 |
January 2025 | 22 |
December 2024 | 11 |
November 2024 | 13 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 8 |
August 2024 | 6 |
A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 4 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 2 |
September 2024 | 5 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 13 |
April 2025 | 11 |
March 2025 | 11 |
February 2025 | 14 |
January 2025 | 15 |
December 2024 | 21 |
November 2024 | 12 |
October 2024 | 12 |
September 2024 | 8 |
August 2024 | 7 |
A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 5 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 9 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 6 |
August 2024 | 5 |
A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 5 |
October 2024 | 6 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 7 |
March 2025 | 5 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 6 |
November 2024 | 7 |
October 2024 | 9 |
September 2024 | 8 |
August 2024 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gospel Oak postcode area is presented below.
Total | 22 |
Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
Public order | 4 |
Theft from the person | 4 |
Other theft | 2 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Drugs | 1 |
Total | 15 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Burglary | 2 |
Theft from the person | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Other crime | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 15 |
Shoplifting | 5 |
Public order | 3 |
Other theft | 2 |
Theft from the person | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Vehicle crime | 2 |
Burglary | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Vehicle crime | 2 |
Other theft | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Drugs | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |