Crime in Camden Town: statistics, rates and trends
3,323 crimes were recorded in Camden Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 667.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Camden Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Camden Town
- Types of crime in Camden Town
- Camden Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Camden Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Camden Town
- Demographics of Camden Town
- Questions about crime in Camden Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (737), theft from the person (540) and anti-social behaviour (465) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 6th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Camden Town | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,323 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 667.1 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 4,981 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Camden Town peaked in the year to August 2024 (4,169 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,517). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,323 | 667.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,165 | 836.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,169 | 837.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,572 | 717.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,307 | 663.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,517 | 505.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,875 | 577.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,317 | 665.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,644 | 731.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 294 |
| July 2026 | 299 |
| June 2026 | 288 |
| May 2026 | 310 |
| April 2026 | 240 |
| March 2026 | 307 |
| February 2026 | 257 |
| January 2026 | 231 |
| December 2025 | 269 |
| November 2025 | 306 |
| October 2025 | 272 |
| September 2025 | 250 |
Compared with England and Wales, Camden Town recorded notably more theft from the person (64.4 times the national rate), robbery (18.6 times the national rate) and drugs (18.5 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 199 to 263, while shoplifting fell from 703 to 272 and criminal damage and arson fell from 108 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 737 | 148.0 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Theft from the person | 540 | 108.4 | 1.7 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 465 | 93.4 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 376 | 75.5 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Drugs | 302 | 60.6 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 272 | 54.6 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Public order | 263 | 52.8 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Robbery | 126 | 25.3 | 1.4 | -22% |
| Burglary | 74 | 14.9 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 8.2 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 7.6 | 0.8 | -43% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 3.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Camden Town has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camden Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | -80% |
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | -80% |
| Camden Square | 1,122 | 140.8 | -79% |
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,721 | 183.2 | -73% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | -81% |
| Regent's Park | 3,086 | 244.5 | -63% |
| Kentish Town North | 1,054 | 164.6 | -75% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | -79% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Camden Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (449).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 449 |
| On or near Camden Town | 426 |
| On or near Nightclub | 261 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 253 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 249 |
| On or near Camden High Street | 195 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 183 |
| On or near Hawley Mews | 157 |
| On or near Signmakers Yard | 96 |
| On or near Inverness Street | 92 |
Of the 2,858 crimes in Camden Town with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 465 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,435 | 50.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 617 | 21.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 244 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 177 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 170 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Camden Town has an estimated population of 4,981 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (69%, against 23%), more social housing (42%, against 17%) and more students (18.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Camden Town average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Camden Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 68.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 19.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Camden Town a safe place to live?
Camden Town recorded 667.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 6th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Camden Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 737 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by theft from the person (540).
Is crime in Camden Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camden Town was down 20% on the year before: 3,323 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,165 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Camden Town?
About 4,981 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Camden Town?
Camden Town 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.