Crime Rate in St Pancras & Somers Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Pancras & Somers Town

The total recorded crimes in St Pancras & Somers Town, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Pancras & Somers Town crime rate of 1.17 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 St Pancras & Somers Town, encompassing approximately 158,311 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (7.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
St Pancras & Somers Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Neville Close with total crimes: 12
  • Pratt Mews with total crimes: 11
  • Camley Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is St Pancras & Somers Town?

To understand the safety of St Pancras & Somers Town, we need to analyze St Pancras & Somers Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, St Pancras & Somers Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 1995 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Pancras & Somers Town witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, St Pancras & Somers Town had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 2,872 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Pancras & Somers Town witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Camden, St Pancras & Somers Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Pancras & Somers Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Pancras & Somers Town has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total St Pancras & Somers Town crimes were 1,995. The crime rate of St Pancras & Somers Town in 2024 was 12.60 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Pancras & Somers Town were around 2,872 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.14 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Pancras & Somers Town)CrimesRank (St Pancras & Somers Town)CrimesRank (St Pancras & Somers Town)
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
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

St Pancras & Somers Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202540
March 202531
February 202543
January 202539
December 202433
November 202439
October 202442
September 202436
August 202432

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 202511
January 20259
December 202416
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 353 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202533
March 202526
February 202537
January 202529
December 202443
November 202441
October 202450
September 202435
August 202418
July 20242
May 202415

A total of 338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202536
March 202529
February 202534
January 202546
December 202445
November 202431
October 202431
September 202417
August 202410
July 20243
May 202439

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 202422
September 202412
August 202418
July 20242
May 202416

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202531
March 202544
February 202548
January 202536
December 202452
November 202450
October 202453
September 202457
August 202429
July 20243
May 202423

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202521
February 202522
January 202518
December 202436
November 202417
October 202417
September 202415
August 202410
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202414
November 202410
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 202427

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202520
January 202514
December 202430
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 202419
October 202411
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Pancras & Somers Town in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Pancras & Somers Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Neville Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Pratt Mews (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person4
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Camley Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Bonny Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4
Theft from the person1
5. Goldington Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
6. Drummond Crescent (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Camden Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Greenland Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1

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