Crime Rate in Haverstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haverstock

The total recorded crimes in Haverstock, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haverstock crime rate of 1.14 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 Haverstock, encompassing approximately 108,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (207.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Haverstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsden Street with total crimes: 11
  • Adelaide Road with total crimes: 10
  • Belmont Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Haverstock?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Haverstock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 958 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haverstock recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Haverstock had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,434 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Haverstock recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haverstock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haverstock has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Haverstock crimes were 958. The crime rate of Haverstock in 2024 was 8.85 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haverstock were around 1,434 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.25 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haverstock)CrimesRank (Haverstock)CrimesRank (Haverstock)
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
Gospel Oak141 11936 121,602 10
Belsize116 15972 101,433 13
Highgate119 14868 131,482 11
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

Haverstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202531
March 202535
February 202526
January 202525
December 202425
November 202435
October 202430
September 202419
August 202424

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 202515
January 20254
December 202411
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202514
March 202528
February 202534
January 202539
December 202439
November 202458
October 202426
September 202443
August 202434

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 202424
August 20241

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 202513
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 202511
January 202517
December 202410
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202512
February 202511
January 202510
December 202427
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Haverstock in May 2025

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

1. Marsden Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Adelaide Road (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Belmont Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Provost Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Prince Of Wales Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Eton College Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Eton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grafton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Modbury Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Leonard'S Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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