Crime in Gospel Oak: statistics, rates and trends
1,732 crimes were recorded in Gospel Oak in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gospel Oak at a glance
- Crime trends in Gospel Oak
- Types of crime in Gospel Oak
- Gospel Oak compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gospel Oak
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gospel Oak
- Population and deprivation in Gospel Oak
- Questions about crime in Gospel Oak
- About this data
1,732 crimes were recorded in Gospel Oak in the 12 months to July 2026, 143.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 479 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gospel Oak has the 491st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gospel Oak | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,732 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.9 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,036 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gospel Oak was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,879 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,348). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,732 | 143.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,718 | 142.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,846 | 153.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,472 | 122.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,348 | 112.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,699 | 141.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,690 | 140.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,665 | 138.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,879 | 156.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 155 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 157 |
| February 2026 | 165 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 140 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 145 |
| September 2025 | 147 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gospel Oak 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, other theft, public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+19%) and robbery (+16%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-54%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 479 | 39.8 | 1.16 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 278 | 23.1 | 1.51 | +3% |
| Other theft | 175 | 14.5 | 2.27 | +11% |
| Public order | 154 | 12.8 | 1.93 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 145 | 12.0 | 1.45 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 126 | 10.5 | 6.20 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 10.3 | 2.09 | +14% |
| Burglary | 89 | 7.4 | 2.09 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -41% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.4 | 1.04 | -7% |
| Robbery | 37 | 3.1 | 2.28 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.3 | 1.62 | -54% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gospel Oak
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gospel Oak recorded 479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gospel Oak
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gospel Oak recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gospel Oak
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gospel Oak recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gospel Oak
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gospel Oak recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gospel Oak
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gospel Oak recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gospel Oak
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gospel Oak recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gospel Oak
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gospel Oak recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gospel Oak
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gospel Oak recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gospel Oak
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gospel Oak recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gospel Oak
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gospel Oak recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gospel Oak
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gospel Oak recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gospel Oak
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gospel Oak recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gospel Oak
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gospel Oak recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gospel Oak
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gospel Oak recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gospel Oak, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gospel Oak.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gospel Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstock | 1,562 | 132.5 | -8% |
| Belsize | 1,701 | 128.9 | -10% |
| Hampstead Town | 992 | 138.0 | -4% |
| Highgate | 1,165 | 110.9 | -23% |
| Kentish Town North | 1,056 | 164.9 | +15% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,761 | 125.9 | -13% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,345 | 133.7 | -7% |
| Camden Town | 3,319 | 666.3 | +363% |
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 Gospel Oak over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 257 |
| On or near Belsize Park | 214 |
| On or near South End Green | 91 |
| On or near Dale Road | 64 |
| On or near Mansfield Road | 61 |
| On or near Byron Mews | 60 |
| On or near Wellesley Road | 53 |
| On or near Southampton Road | 50 |
| On or near Fleet Road | 45 |
| On or near Woodland Walk | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gospel Oak 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 | 746 | 43.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 390 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 278 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Gospel Oak has an estimated population of 12,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gospel Oak sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gospel Oak |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.7% |
| Social rented homes | 45.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.1% |
Is Gospel Oak a safe place to live?
Gospel Oak recorded 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Gospel Oak?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (278).
Is crime in Gospel Oak going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gospel Oak was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,732 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,718 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gospel Oak?
Gospel Oak 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 Gospel Oak. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.