Crime in Camden Square: statistics, rates and trends

1,102 crimes were recorded in Camden Square in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 342 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Camden Square has the 554th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Camden Square was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,371 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,038). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 Square 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, theft from the person, other theft.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+30%) and theft from the person (+27%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-60%) and other theft (-31%).

Anti-social behaviour in Camden Square

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Camden Square recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Camden Square

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Camden Square recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Camden Square

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Camden Square recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Camden Square

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Camden Square recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Camden Square

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Camden Square recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Camden Square

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Camden Square recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Camden Square

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Camden Square recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Camden Square

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Camden Square recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Camden Square

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Camden Square recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Camden Square

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Camden Square recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Camden Square

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Camden Square recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Camden Square

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Camden Square recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Camden Square

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Camden Square recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Camden Square

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Camden Square recorded 3 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 Camden Square, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Camden Square.

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 Square over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Camden Square 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 Square has an estimated population of 7,966. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Camden Square sits in decile 3.6, more 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 Camden Square. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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