Crime in Frognal: statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Frognal in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (82), vehicle crime (69) and anti-social behaviour (63) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,977th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Frognal | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 369 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.2 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,207 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Frognal of any year here (369 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 369 | 51.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 445 | 61.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 444 | 61.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 386 | 53.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 428 | 59.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 443 | 61.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 524 | 72.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 461 | 64.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 409 | 56.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frognal recorded notably more burglary (2.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (93% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (67% below) and other theft (44% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 48 to 82, while anti-social behaviour fell from 99 to 63 and other theft fell from 36 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 11.4 | 34.2 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Burglary | 60 | 8.3 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Frognal.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frognal |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hampstead | 2,058 | 164.9 | +222% |
| Hampstead Town | 958 | 133.3 | +160% |
| Fortune Green | 1,197 | 103.4 | +102% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | +145% |
| South Hampstead | 1,356 | 114.8 | +124% |
| Kilburn | 1,803 | 160.7 | +214% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | +177% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | +146% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Frognal over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arkwright Road” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arkwright Road | 33 |
| On or near Yorkshire Grey Place | 23 |
| On or near Penrose Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Kidderpore Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Frognal Lane | 15 |
| On or near Heath Drive | 13 |
| On or near Langland Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Lindfield Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Perrin'S Walk | 12 |
| On or near Chesterford Gardens | 11 |
Of the 306 crimes in Frognal with a recorded outcome, 61% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 60.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 24.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Frognal has an estimated population of 7,207 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (70%, against 34%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more households without a car (40%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frognal average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frognal | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 70.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frognal a safe place to live?
Frognal recorded 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,977th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Frognal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (69).
Is crime in Frognal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frognal was down 17% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frognal?
About 7,207 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frognal?
Frognal 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.