Crime in Camden district: statistics, rates and trends

46,860 crimes were recorded in Camden district in the 12 months to July 2026, 216.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 9,121 reports (19% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Camden district has the 3rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Camden district was highest in the year to July 2024 (50,206 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (39,104). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Camden district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+54%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-28%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).

Anti-social behaviour in Camden district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Camden district recorded 9,121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Camden district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Camden district recorded 8,372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Camden district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Camden district recorded 6,687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Camden district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Camden district recorded 6,349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Camden district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Camden district recorded 3,981 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Camden district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Camden district recorded 2,455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Camden district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Camden district recorded 2,209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Camden district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Camden district recorded 2,101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Camden district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Camden district recorded 1,597 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Camden district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Camden district recorded 1,449 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Camden district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Camden district recorded 1,229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Camden district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Camden district recorded 841 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Camden district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Camden district recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Camden district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Camden district recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Camden district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Camden district.

21 areas within Camden district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Camden Town had the highest rate (666.3 per 1,000) and Frognal the lowest (52.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Camden district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Camden district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Camden district has an estimated population of 216,943. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Camden district sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Camden district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.