Crime Rate in Holborn & Covent Garden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holborn & Covent Garden

The total recorded crimes in Holborn & Covent Garden, Camden, UK in March 2025 are around 2,329 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holborn & Covent Garden crime rate of 10.06 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 Holborn & Covent Garden, encompassing approximately 231,524 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (649) incidents (19.30% increase)
  • Other theft: (513) incidents (22.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (345) incidents (21.91% increase)
Holborn & Covent Garden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gate Street with total crimes: 230
  • Holborn with total crimes: 220
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 160

How safe is Holborn & Covent Garden?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Holborn & Covent Garden reported a higher crime volume than the Camden average, with 16,610 crimes compared to 2,779. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holborn & Covent Garden witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holborn & Covent Garden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Camden average, with 30,153 crimes compared to 4,520. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holborn & Covent Garden witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Camden, Holborn & Covent Garden has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Holborn & Covent Garden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Holborn & Covent Garden has recorded 2,329 crimes with crime rate of 10.06 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Holborn & Covent Garden crimes were 16,610. The crime rate of Holborn & Covent Garden in 2024 was 71.74 (year) or 5.98 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holborn & Covent Garden were around 30,153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.24 (year) or 10.85 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)CrimesRank (Camden)
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
Gospel Oak150 9936 121,602 10
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

Holborn & Covent Garden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (649 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (513 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 544 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 419 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (470 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (337 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 721 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 442 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (694 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (539 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (702 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (464 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (481 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (298 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (564 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (226 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (60 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (216 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (720 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (350 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202530
January 202553
December 202440
November 202494
October 202435
September 202431
August 202423
April 202427

A total of 3590 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 299.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 539 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025513
February 2025419
January 2025332
December 2024442
November 2024539
October 2024464
September 2024298
August 2024136
July 202424
June 202460
May 202413
April 2024350

A total of 893 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 2025107
January 202578
December 202480
November 2024140
October 2024164
September 202464
August 202472
July 202410
May 202420
April 202492

A total of 5487 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 457.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 721 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025649
February 2025544
January 2025470
December 2024721
November 2024694
October 2024702
September 2024481
August 2024226
July 202440
June 202424
May 2024216
April 2024720

A total of 1300 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202594
February 202578
January 2025114
December 202485
November 2024193
October 2024295
September 2024279
August 202448
April 2024114

A total of 3178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 317.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 564 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025345
February 2025283
January 2025337
December 2024267
November 2024438
October 2024372
September 2024287
August 2024564
May 202410
April 2024275

A total of 2176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 197.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025189
February 2025209
January 2025165
December 2024322
November 2024293
October 2024263
September 2024256
August 2024175
July 202431
May 202460
April 2024213

A total of 651 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025151
February 202563
January 202577
December 202468
November 202458
October 202448
September 202462
August 202480
April 202444

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 202414
September 202410
April 20242

A total of 957 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025168
February 202593
January 202589
December 2024112
November 2024135
October 202476
September 202480
August 202451
April 2024153

A total of 612 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202540
January 202573
December 202496
November 202458
October 202497
September 202468
August 202457
May 202410
April 202476

A total of 329 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202560
January 202524
December 202435
November 202416
October 202424
September 202420
August 202415
July 202413
June 20246
May 202413
April 202476

A total of 255 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202533
January 202522
December 202464
November 202421
October 202428
September 202442
August 202413
April 202418

A total of 115 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20251
January 20258
December 202412
November 20243
October 202414
September 20241
August 202411
July 202410
June 202440
April 20244

High Crime Locations Holborn & Covent Garden in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Holborn & Covent Garden postcode area is presented below.

1. Gate Street (Map)
Total230
Other theft100
Theft from the person60
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting20
Burglary10
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Holborn (Map)
Total220
Theft from the person150
Burglary20
Bicycle theft10
Other crime10
Other theft10
Robbery10
Violence and sexual offences10
3. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total160
Burglary40
Shoplifting40
Theft from the person40
Other theft30
Anti-social behaviour10
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total123
Shoplifting84
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
5. Cosmo Place (Map)
Total100
Other theft30
Theft from the person20
Vehicle crime20
Violence and sexual offences20
Burglary10
6. Procter Street (Map)
Total100
Anti-social behaviour40
Theft from the person20
Other theft10
Public order10
Vehicle crime10
Violence and sexual offences10
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total90
Vehicle crime40
Other theft30
Theft from the person20
8. Catton Street (Map)
Total90
Other theft70
Theft from the person20
9. Bloomsbury Square (Map)
Total70
Anti-social behaviour40
Other theft10
Theft from the person10
Violence and sexual offences10
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total60
Other theft30
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson10

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