Crime Rate in Primrose Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Primrose Hill

The total recorded crimes in Primrose Hill, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Primrose Hill crime rate of 1.58 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 Primrose Hill, encompassing approximately 117,710 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Primrose Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Hopkinson'S Place with total crimes: 10
  • Oppidans Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Primrose Hill?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Primrose Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 1041 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Primrose Hill witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Primrose Hill had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,887 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Primrose Hill witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Primrose Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Primrose Hill has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Primrose Hill crimes were 1,041. The crime rate of Primrose Hill in 2024 was 8.84 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Primrose Hill were around 1,887 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.03 (year) or 1.34 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Primrose Hill)CrimesRank (Primrose Hill)CrimesRank (Primrose Hill)
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
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

Primrose Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 202413
September 202420
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202532
March 202539
February 202537
January 202519
December 202425
November 202443
October 202426
September 202429
August 202411
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202527
March 202531
February 202527
January 202528
December 202426
November 202426
October 202432
September 202429
August 202416
July 20241

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202530
March 202519
February 202531
January 202527
December 202421
November 202425
October 202429
September 202431
August 202429

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202522
February 202510
January 202521
December 202416
November 202411
October 202421
September 202415
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 202523
February 20257
January 202513
December 202414
November 202415
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 202414
August 20242

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 202517
December 202411
November 202412
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 202415
September 20246
August 20242

High Crime Locations Primrose Hill in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Other theft2
2. Hopkinson'S Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Oppidans Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hornby Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Swiss Cottage (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B509 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Winchester Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Eglon Mews (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadowbank (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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