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 May 2025 are around 2,045 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holborn & Covent Garden crime rate of 8.83 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (501) incidents (-9.24% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (376) incidents (-27.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (339) incidents (35.06% increase)
Holborn & Covent Garden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 220
  • Gate Street with total crimes: 160
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 150

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 areas in the Camden.

    • 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 areas in the Camden.

  • 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 May 2025 the Holborn & Covent Garden has recorded 2,045 crimes with crime rate of 8.83 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holborn & Covent Garden)CrimesRank (Holborn & Covent Garden)CrimesRank (Holborn & Covent Garden)
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
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

Holborn & Covent Garden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (501 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (376 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (552 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (520 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5663 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 435.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 721 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025376
April 2025520
March 2025649
February 2025544
January 2025470
December 2024721
November 2024694
October 2024702
September 2024481
August 2024226
July 202440
June 202424
May 2024216

A total of 1350 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 135.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202582
March 202594
February 202578
January 2025114
December 202485
November 2024193
October 2024295
September 2024279
August 202448

A total of 3493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 317.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 564 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025339
April 2025251
March 2025345
February 2025283
January 2025337
December 2024267
November 2024438
October 2024372
September 2024287
August 2024564
May 202410

A total of 1115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025214
April 202597
March 2025168
February 202593
January 202589
December 2024112
November 2024135
October 202476
September 202480
August 202451

A total of 2364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 197.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025216
April 2025185
March 2025189
February 2025209
January 2025165
December 2024322
November 2024293
October 2024263
September 2024256
August 2024175
July 202431
May 202460

A total of 346 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202546
March 202527
February 202560
January 202524
December 202435
November 202416
October 202424
September 202420
August 202415
July 202413
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 4293 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 330.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025501
April 2025552
March 2025513
February 2025419
January 2025332
December 2024442
November 2024539
October 2024464
September 2024298
August 2024136
July 202424
June 202460
May 202413

A total of 689 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202570
March 202537
February 202540
January 202573
December 202496
November 202458
October 202497
September 202468
August 202457
May 202410

A total of 797 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 2025123
March 2025151
February 202563
January 202577
December 202468
November 202458
October 202448
September 202462
August 202480

A total of 291 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202540
March 202514
February 202533
January 202522
December 202464
November 202421
October 202428
September 202442
August 202413

A total of 975 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202591
March 202566
February 2025107
January 202578
December 202480
November 2024140
October 2024164
September 202464
August 202472
July 202410
May 202420

A total of 402 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202527
March 202548
February 202530
January 202553
December 202440
November 202494
October 202435
September 202431
August 202423

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 202517
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 202414
September 202410

A total of 149 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202537
March 202511
February 20251
January 20258
December 202412
November 20243
October 202414
September 20241
August 202411
July 202410
June 202440

High Crime Locations Holborn & Covent Garden in May 2025

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

1. Holborn (Map)
Total220
Theft from the person70
Other theft50
Shoplifting40
Violence and sexual offences30
Robbery20
Public order10
2. Gate Street (Map)
Total160
Other theft120
Theft from the person20
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences10
3. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total150
Shoplifting80
Criminal damage and arson20
Theft from the person20
Other theft10
Public order10
Robbery10
4. Bloomsbury Square (Map)
Total120
Anti-social behaviour90
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime10
Violence and sexual offences10
5. Catton Street (Map)
Total80
Theft from the person30
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Vehicle crime10
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cosmo Place (Map)
Total70
Other theft40
Theft from the person20
Anti-social behaviour10
8. Bloomsbury Place (Map)
Total70
Theft from the person30
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft10
Robbery10
9. Procter Street (Map)
Total70
Anti-social behaviour50
Burglary10
Violence and sexual offences10
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total70
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft20
Theft from the person20
Robbery10

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