Crime Rate in Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Highgate, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highgate crime rate of 1.08 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 Highgate, encompassing approximately 109,692 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (55.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swain'S Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Raydon Street with total crimes: 9
  • Chester Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Highgate?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Highgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 868 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highgate recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Highgate had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,482 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highgate recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highgate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Highgate has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Highgate crimes were 868. The crime rate of Highgate in 2024 was 7.91 (year) or 0.66 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highgate were around 1,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.51 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highgate)CrimesRank (Highgate)CrimesRank (Highgate)
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
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

Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202529
March 202542
February 202514
January 202513
December 202417
November 202438
October 202423
September 202437
August 202451

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202521
February 202517
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 202418
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202523
February 202529
January 202516
December 202418
November 202418
October 202430
September 202415
August 202414
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
February 202511
January 20252
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 202511
February 202512
January 20258
December 202411
November 202418
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 202412
September 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Highgate in May 2025

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

1. Swain'S Lane (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime3
2. Raydon Street (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
3. Chester Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
4. Gordon House Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bertram Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
6. Bromwich Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
7. Winscombe Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Anne'S Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Oakeshott Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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