Crime in Belsize: statistics, rates and trends

1,701 crimes were recorded in Belsize in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 383 reports (23% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belsize has the 692nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Belsize was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,756 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,307). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 Belsize 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, vehicle crime, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+33%) and burglary (+19%). The largest falls were in robbery (-35%) and bicycle theft (-31%).

Anti-social behaviour in Belsize

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belsize recorded 383 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Belsize

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belsize recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Belsize

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belsize recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Belsize

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belsize recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Belsize

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belsize recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Belsize

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belsize recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Belsize

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belsize recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Belsize

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belsize recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Belsize

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belsize recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Belsize

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belsize recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Belsize

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belsize recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Belsize

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belsize recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Belsize

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belsize recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Belsize

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belsize recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Belsize over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belsize 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.

Belsize has an estimated population of 13,197. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belsize sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. 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 Belsize. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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