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 July 2025 are around 1,974 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holborn & Covent Garden crime rate of 8.53 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 Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (470) incidents (92.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (322) incidents (-25.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (307) incidents (19.46% increase)
Holborn & Covent Garden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 240
  • Gate Street with total crimes: 130
  • Procter Street with total crimes: 100

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 July 2025 the Holborn & Covent Garden has recorded 1,974 crimes with crime rate of 8.53 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holborn & Covent Garden)CrimesRank (Holborn & Covent Garden)CrimesRank (Holborn & Covent Garden)
Bloomsbury2,273 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park307 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross376 32,978 34,814 4
Camden Town315 42,611 53,975 5
St Pancras & Somers Town247 61,995 62,872 6
West Hampstead188 91,257 72,278 7
South Hampstead194 7785 141,346 16
Kilburn178 111,014 92,049 8
Primrose Hill192 81,041 81,887 9
Gospel Oak170 13936 121,602 10
Belsize179 10972 101,433 13
Highgate135 14868 131,482 11
Haverstock174 12958 111,434 12
Kentish Town South131 15737 161,418 14
Fortune Green117 17626 171,399 15
Camden Square124 16739 15948 19
Hampstead Town100 19560 181,104 17
Kentish Town North114 18529 19952 18
Frognal31 20250 20407 20

Holborn & Covent Garden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 470 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 322 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (430 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (257 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 606 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202519
May 202583
April 202570
March 202537
February 202540
January 202573
December 202496
November 202458
October 202497

A total of 3196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 319.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 438 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025307
June 2025257
May 2025339
April 2025251
March 2025345
February 2025283
January 2025337
December 2024267
November 2024438
October 2024372

A total of 5390 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 539.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 721 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025470
June 2025244
May 2025376
April 2025520
March 2025649
February 2025544
January 2025470
December 2024721
November 2024694
October 2024702

A total of 4514 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 451.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025322
June 2025430
May 2025501
April 2025552
March 2025513
February 2025419
January 2025332
December 2024442
November 2024539
October 2024464

A total of 466 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202524
May 202521
April 202527
March 202548
February 202530
January 202553
December 202440
November 202494
October 202435

A total of 308 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202527
May 202514
April 202540
March 202514
February 202533
January 202522
December 202464
November 202421
October 202428

A total of 369 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202550
May 202547
April 202546
March 202527
February 202560
January 202524
December 202435
November 202416
October 202424

A total of 2241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 224.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025238
June 2025161
May 2025216
April 2025185
March 2025189
February 2025209
January 2025165
December 2024322
November 2024293
October 2024263

A total of 837 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 202572
May 202567
April 2025123
March 2025151
February 202563
January 202577
December 202468
November 202458
October 202448

A total of 1379 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 137.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025214
June 2025181
May 2025214
April 202597
March 2025168
February 202593
January 202589
December 2024112
November 2024135
October 202476

A total of 983 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202583
May 202583
April 202591
March 202566
February 2025107
January 202578
December 202480
November 2024140
October 2024164

A total of 1088 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 108.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202559
May 202582
April 202582
March 202594
February 202578
January 2025114
December 202485
November 2024193
October 2024295

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 202510
March 202517
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 202414

A total of 117 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202527
May 20251
April 202537
March 202511
February 20251
January 20258
December 202412
November 20243
October 202414

High Crime Locations Holborn & Covent Garden in July 2025

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

1. Holborn (Map)
Total240
Theft from the person110
Violence and sexual offences50
Burglary20
Criminal damage and arson20
Shoplifting20
Other theft10
Public order10
2. Gate Street (Map)
Total130
Other theft50
Theft from the person30
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences10
3. Procter Street (Map)
Total100
Anti-social behaviour70
Theft from the person20
Other theft10
4. Chancery Lane (Map)
Total100
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour20
Theft from the person20
Violence and sexual offences10
5. Catton Street (Map)
Total90
Theft from the person30
Burglary20
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft10
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting60
Other theft18
Robbery6
Public order3
Theft from the person3
7. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total70
Anti-social behaviour50
Bicycle theft10
Violence and sexual offences10
8. Cosmo Place (Map)
Total60
Other theft40
Criminal damage and arson10
Theft from the person10
9. Drake Street (Map)
Total60
Public order20
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft10
Theft from the person10
10. Red Lion Street (Map)
Total60
Theft from the person20
Criminal damage and arson10
Drugs10
Other theft10
Violence and sexual offences10

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