Crime in Camden Square: statistics, rates and trends
1,122 crimes were recorded in Camden Square in the 12 months to August 2026, 140.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Camden Square at a glance
- Crime trends in Camden Square
- Types of crime in Camden Square
- Camden Square compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Camden Square
- What happened after crimes were reported in Camden Square
- Demographics of Camden Square
- Questions about crime in Camden Square
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (361), violence and sexual offences (228) and other theft (79) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 522nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Camden Square | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,122 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.8 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,966 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Camden Square peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,375 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,042). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,122 | 140.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,226 | 153.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,259 | 158.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,168 | 146.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,042 | 130.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,184 | 148.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,375 | 172.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,122 | 140.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,145 | 143.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Camden Square recorded notably more theft from the person (5.6 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.9 times the national rate) and robbery (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (63% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 52 to 71, while vehicle crime fell from 148 to 62 and shoplifting fell from 37 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 361 | 45.3 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 28.6 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Other theft | 79 | 9.9 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 9.4 | 1.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -58% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.8 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Drugs | 54 | 6.8 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Public order | 51 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Robbery | 31 | 3.9 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 2.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Camden Square; the highest is Camden Town (667.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Haverstock (130.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camden Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | -7% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +374% |
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,721 | 183.2 | +30% |
| Kentish Town North | 1,054 | 164.6 | +17% |
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | -7% |
| King's Cross | 3,760 | 314.0 | +123% |
| Regent's Park | 3,086 | 244.5 | +74% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Camden Square over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rousden Street” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rousden Street | 110 |
| On or near Agar Grove | 109 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 94 |
| On or near Randolph Street | 74 |
| On or near Camden Park Road | 51 |
| On or near Hospital | 46 |
| On or near Rochester Mews | 38 |
| On or near Cantelowes Road | 37 |
| On or near Marquis Road | 37 |
| On or near Broadfield Lane | 35 |
Of the 761 crimes in Camden Square with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 361 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 370 | 48.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 29.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Camden Square has an estimated population of 7,966 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (67%, against 23%), more social housing (39%, against 17%) and more students (15.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Camden Square average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Camden Square | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Camden Square a safe place to live?
Camden Square recorded 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 522nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Camden Square?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (228).
Is crime in Camden Square going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camden Square was down 8% on the year before: 1,122 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Camden Square?
About 7,966 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Camden Square?
Camden Square is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.