Crime Rate in King's Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in King's Cross

The total recorded crimes in King's Cross, Camden, UK in July 2025 are around 376 as per the recent police data. This equates to a King's Cross crime rate of 2.94 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 King's Cross, encompassing approximately 127,982 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (84) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (18.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (51.06% increase)
King's Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 56
  • London King'S Cross with total crimes: 34
  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 31

How safe is King's Cross?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, King's Cross reported a higher crime volume than the Camden average, with 2,978 crimes compared to 2,779. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, King's Cross witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, King's Cross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Camden average, with 4,814 crimes compared to 4,520. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, King's Cross witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Camden, King's Cross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

King's Cross Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the King's Cross has recorded 376 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total King's Cross crimes were 2,978. The crime rate of King's Cross in 2024 was 23.27 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in King's Cross were around 4,814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.61 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (King's Cross)CrimesRank (King's Cross)CrimesRank (King's Cross)
Holborn & Covent Garden1,974 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,273 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park307 52,689 44,956 3
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

King's Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (60 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (80 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 704 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202564
May 202573
April 202545
March 202540
February 202558
January 202560
December 202487
November 202457
October 202470
September 202449
August 202413
July 20244

A total of 626 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202559
May 202547
April 202559
March 202550
February 202550
January 202534
December 202461
November 202457
October 202465
September 202458
August 202424
July 20245

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 20258
April 202518
March 202510
February 202516
January 202514
December 202418
November 202418
October 202414
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 744 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202560
May 202563
April 202552
March 202567
February 202542
January 202558
December 202455
November 202460
October 202460
September 202476
August 202480

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 20256
January 20259
December 202415
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202513
April 202513
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202519
May 202524
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
January 202515
December 202415
November 202421
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415
July 20244

A total of 559 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202547
May 202551
April 202531
March 202536
February 202529
January 202548
December 202451
November 202429
October 202458
September 202458
August 202445
July 20245

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20257
December 202413
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202515
April 20255
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 202419
November 202411
October 202418
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 202412
November 20249
October 202418
September 202411
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202516
April 202518
March 202512
February 202513
January 202510
December 20249
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations King's Cross in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the King's Cross postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total56
Other theft20
Theft from the person11
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. London King'S Cross (Map)
Total34
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Burglary3
Theft from the person3
Other crime2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
3. Crestfield Street (Map)
Total31
Other theft11
Theft from the person10
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. St Chad'S Street (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Belgrove Street (Map)
Total21
Other theft8
Theft from the person7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Harrison Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
8. King'S Cross Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Frederick Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
10. B504 (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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