Crime in Frognal: statistics, rates and trends
377 crimes were recorded in Frognal in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
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377 crimes were recorded in Frognal in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frognal has the 2,929th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frognal | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 377 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,207 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frognal was highest in the year to July 2020 (523 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (377). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 377 | 52.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 443 | 61.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 451 | 62.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 387 | 53.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 423 | 58.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 447 | 62.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 523 | 72.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 457 | 63.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 425 | 59.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frognal 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+65%) and vehicle crime (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-89%) and criminal damage and arson (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 11.7 | 0.34 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 10.0 | 2.03 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Burglary | 61 | 8.5 | 2.39 | -14% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -40% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.1 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -48% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.4 | 0.82 | -38% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.84 | +67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.51 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -89% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.26 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Frognal
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frognal recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frognal
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frognal recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frognal
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frognal recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frognal
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frognal recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frognal
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frognal recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frognal
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frognal recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frognal
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frognal recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frognal
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frognal recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frognal
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frognal recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frognal
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frognal recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frognal
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frognal recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frognal
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frognal recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frognal
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frognal recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frognal
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frognal 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frognal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frognal.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frognal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hampstead | 2,062 | 165.2 | +216% |
| Hampstead Town | 992 | 138.0 | +164% |
| Fortune Green | 1,163 | 100.5 | +92% |
| Belsize | 1,701 | 128.9 | +146% |
| South Hampstead | 1,363 | 115.4 | +121% |
| Kilburn | 1,800 | 160.4 | +207% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,732 | 143.9 | +175% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,761 | 125.9 | +141% |
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 Frognal over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arkwright Road | 34 |
| On or near Yorkshire Grey Place | 23 |
| On or near Penrose Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Frognal Lane | 18 |
| On or near Kidderpore Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Lindfield Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Heath Drive | 12 |
| On or near Langland Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Perrin'S Walk | 12 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frognal 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 49.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 67 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
Frognal has an estimated population of 7,207. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frognal sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frognal |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 39.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Frognal a safe place to live?
Frognal recorded 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Frognal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (72).
Is crime in Frognal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frognal was down 15% on the year before: 377 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 443 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frognal?
Frognal is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Frognal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.