Camden is the second most dangerous borough in London. The overall crime rate in Camden in 2021 was 107 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to London's overall crime rate, coming in 19% higher than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Camden is among the top 10 most dangerous cities, and the 460th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2020, Camden had the worst crime rate in London for bicycle theft, with 118 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.44 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2020 was also a bad month for Camden residents, when it was London's most dangerous area for theft from the person, recording 71 crimes at a rate of 0.26 per 1,000 residents. Camden recorded 78 reports of possession of weapons during December 2018, making its crime rate of 0.29 the worst for possession of weapons in London that month.
The most common crimes in Camden are violence and sexual offences, with 7,097 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 2.8% higher than 2020's figure of 6,896 offences and a difference of 0.74 from 2020's crime rate of 26. Camden's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 156 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 16% from 2020's figure of 181 crimes.
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19% higher, regional crime rate
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32% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Camden is 19% higher than London and 32% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Camden represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107 | 28,855 |
| 2020 | 114 | 30,853 |
| 2019 | 153 | 41,263 |
| 2018 | 143 | 38,650 |
| 2017 | 136 | 36,722 |
| 2016 | 108 | 29,287 |
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| Camden | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 11,251 | 41.67 | 303,000 | 33.85 | 19% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 1,308 | 4.84 | 21,536 | 2.41 | 50% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 1,770 | 6.55 | 52,414 | 5.85 | 11% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,700 | 6.30 | 53,198 | 5.94 | 6% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 1,411 | 5.23 | 43,227 | 4.83 | 8% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 255 | 0.94 | 10,265 | 1.15 | 22% safer |
| Other Theft | 4,317 | 15.99 | 90,137 | 10.07 | 37% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 156 | 0.58 | 5,014 | 0.56 | 3.4% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 2,438 | 9.03 | 61,305 | 6.85 | 24% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 1,078 | 3.99 | 22,528 | 2.52 | 37% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 1,270 | 4.70 | 33,674 | 3.76 | 20% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 3,327 | 12.32 | 39,809 | 4.45 | 64% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,728 | 10.10 | 98,517 | 11.00 | 9% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7,097 | 26.28 | 244,975 | 27.36 | 4.1% safer |
| Borough | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark | 31,379 | 98.42 | 9% safer |
| Islington | 24,816 | 102.35 | 4.4% safer |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 19,100 | 103.16 | 3.6% safer |
| Hackney | 29,610 | 105.33 | 1.5% safer |
| Haringey | 28,390 | 105.68 | 1.1% safer |
| Camden | 28,855 | 106.86 | - |
| Westminster | 49,381 | 188.97 | 43% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Gilden Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Nightclub | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Asmara Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Nightclub | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Dyott Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Elm Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Swain'S Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Richardson'S Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Quickswood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Richborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kingsway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Kilburn High Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Thurlow Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Rathbone Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Gilden Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Rousden Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Denmark Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Woburn Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 35 | 38 | 53 | 42 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 5.0 | 4.9 | 6 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | No change |
| Drugs | 4.6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.94 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 28 | 36 | 18 | 16 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2.1 | 0.89 | 0.67 | 0.58 | Safer |
| Public Order | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 6 | 7 | 4.5 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 19 | 22 | 12 | 12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | Safer |
We only display green spaces in Camden that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Square Gardens | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 35 | 53 |
| Hampstead Cricket Club | 7 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4.5 |
| The Danish Church | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 9 |
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 168% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 115% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 59% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 30% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 19% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 18% safer |
| Camden | 106.86 | - |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 4.2% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 19% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 29% more dangerous |
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Camden, followed by Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West in second place, and Camden Town & Mornington Crescent as the third most dangerous area. Camden's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Frognal, Kentish Town East, and South Hampstead.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Road | 435 | 57 | 23rd |
| Belsize Park | 452 | 57 | 24th |
| Bloomsbury East | 824 | 92 | Tenth |
| Camden Road South | 667 | 66 | 20th |
| Camden Street & Elm Village | 1,420 | 131 | Seventh |
| Camden Town & Mornington Crescent | 2,155 | 254 | Third |
| Chalk Farm | 842 | 81 | 14th |
| Euston | 1,213 | 134 | Sixth |
| Fitzjohns & Royal Free | 820 | 80 | 15th |
| Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West | 2,494 | 281 | Second |
| Fortune Green | 607 | 61 | 22nd |
| Frognal | 308 | 32 | 28th |
| Gray's Inn Road | 996 | 138 | Fifth |
| Hampstead Town | 528 | 55 | 25th |
| Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road | 805 | 89 | 11th |
| Highgate West | 693 | 74 | 17th |
| Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South | 3,668 | 420 | First |
| Kentish Town East | 542 | 52 | 26th |
| Kentish Town West | 993 | 80 | 16th |
| Kilburn East | 990 | 97 | Ninth |
| Kilburn Grange | 753 | 71 | 19th |
| Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road | 621 | 65 | 21st |
| Primrose Hill | 957 | 108 | Eighth |
| Somers Town | 2,102 | 181 | Fourth |
| South Hampstead | 443 | 47 | 27th |
| Swiss Cottage | 672 | 74 | 18th |
| Tufnell Park West | 799 | 82 | 13th |
| West Hampstead | 1,025 | 88 | 12th |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Camden for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Frognal (113) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (1,144) |
| Bicycle Theft | Frognal (6) | Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West (169) |
| Burglary | Hampstead Town (32) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (136) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Frognal (21) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (160) |
| Drugs | South Hampstead (4) | Camden Town & Mornington Crescent (133) |
| Other Crime | Belsize Park (1) | Somers Town (35) |
| Other Theft | Frognal (29) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (778) |
| Possession of Weapons | Fortune Green (1) | Somers Town (34) |
| Public Order | Frognal (13) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (229) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Fortune Green (5) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (152) |
| Shoplifting | Highgate West (4) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (178) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Frognal (9) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (725) |
| Vehicle Crime | Bloomsbury East (33) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (405) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Frognal (58) | Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (579) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Camden change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Camden saw a 106% increase in anti-social behaviour. Camden saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 89% compared to April in 2019. Possession of Weapons saw a fall in every month of Camden's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +6% | +92% | +106% | +41% | +23% | +31% | +35% | +27% | +44% | +42% |
| Bicycle Theft | -2% | -36% | +19% | +48% | +45% | +60% | +12% | +23% | +64% | +43% |
| Burglary | -17% | -46% | -55% | -41% | -32% | -38% | -36% | -16% | -16% | -43% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -29% | -4% | -27% | +9% | +5% | -2% | +17% | +10% | +26% | -26% |
| Drugs | -12% | +13% | +94% | +21% | +47% | +18% | -35% | -8% | -28% | -37% |
| Other Crime | -46% | -27% | -19% | +71% | -27% | +4% | -15% | +17% | -4% | -14% |
| Other Theft | -41% | -83% | -83% | -79% | -57% | -38% | -38% | -54% | -70% | -64% |
| Possession of Weapons | -35% | -72% | -10% | -9% | - | -52% | -27% | -57% | -21% | -16% |
| Public Order | -15% | -24% | -31% | -4% | -6% | +17% | +4% | -16% | -7% | -18% |
| Robbery | -7% | -65% | -65% | -50% | -40% | -28% | -26% | -57% | -44% | -47% |
| Shoplifting | -39% | -64% | -68% | -64% | -20% | -23% | -11% | -23% | -41% | -38% |
| Theft From the Person | -25% | -89% | -82% | -76% | -62% | -45% | -33% | -48% | -55% | -56% |
| Vehicle Crime | -23% | -12% | +1% | -10% | +2% | +13% | +17% | +7% | -31% | -43% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -4% | -30% | -19% | -3% | -11% | -3% | -3% | -4% | -2% | -22% |
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