Crime Rate in Gospel Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gospel Oak

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Gospel Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Belsize Park with total crimes: 15
  • South End Green with total crimes: 15

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 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.

Gospel Oak Crime Statstics

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gospel Oak)CrimesRank (Gospel Oak)CrimesRank (Gospel Oak)
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
Camden Town331 42,611 53,975 5
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
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

Gospel Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202514
March 202522
February 202522
January 202513
December 202418
November 202424
October 202422
September 202420
August 202443

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.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241

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.

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

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.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 202412
September 20249
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202514
February 20258
January 202515
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202551
March 202541
February 202528
January 202533
December 202435
November 202430
October 202425
September 202436
August 202434

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.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202514
February 202512
January 202522
December 202411
November 202413
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

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.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 202514
January 202515
December 202421
November 202412
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247

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.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

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.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246

High Crime Locations Gospel Oak in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Belsize Park (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. South End Green (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Upper Park Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Parkhill Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fleet Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Haverstock Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
8. Oak Village (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aspern Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Roderick Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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