WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Highgate, Camden

Comprehensive safety analysis for Highgate, localized within Camden.

Total Crimes

137
trending_up +42.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

92.46per 1k
trending_up +4.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,228

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour68
Violence & Sexual Offences28
Vehicle Crime8
Burglary7
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Other Theft6
Theft from Person3
Drug Offences3
Shoplifting2
Public Order2
Robbery1
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Highgate Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 42Vehicle crime: 1
43
On or near Swain'S Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
8
On or near Raydon Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Other crime: 1
7
On or near St Anne'S Close Map
Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Spencer Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Makepeace Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Lissenden Gardens Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Gordon House Road Map
Shoplifting: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Camden district.

Local Rank

#8safest in Camden

National Safety

Top 20%Riskiest

City Average

113.28per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Ongoing drug related issues related to the street population.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

Regular hi visibility patrols in known drug use areas, including patrols with local council ASB officers and utilising stop and search powers where appropriate.

Actioned: 29 Jul 2026

Shoplifting in the Archway area

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

Regular engagement with local businesses via patrols and through the safer business network. During the Safer Neighbourhood Week of Action between 23rd-29th June we deployed plain clothes officers in local businesses in addition to hi visibility patrols around the Archway area, leading to several arrests.

Actioned: 29 Jul 2026

Robbery including use of offensive weapons as well as theft snatches conducted using pedal cycles/mopeds/e-scooters

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

Regular hi visibility patrols around the area. Plain clothes patrols targeting offenders and areas with high footfall. Utilising pedal cycle patrols as well as raising awareness of keeping items safe from snatchers.

Actioned: 29 Jul 2026

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