Crime in Gospel Oak: statistics, rates and trends
1,710 crimes were recorded in Gospel Oak in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gospel Oak
- Questions about crime in Gospel Oak
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (471), anti-social behaviour (269) and other theft (167) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 510th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Gospel Oak | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,710 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.1 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,036 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gospel Oak peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,894 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,320). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,710 | 142.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,704 | 141.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,894 | 157.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,494 | 124.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,320 | 109.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,645 | 136.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,759 | 146.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,672 | 138.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,847 | 153.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gospel Oak recorded notably more theft from the person (6.3 times the national rate), robbery (2.5 times the national rate) and other theft (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (48% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 28 to 41 and public order rose from 130 to 154, while criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 39.1 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 167 | 13.9 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 154 | 12.8 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 12.6 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 127 | 10.6 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 10.4 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Burglary | 86 | 7.1 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Robbery | 41 | 3.4 | 1.4 | +46% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gospel Oak; the highest is Camden Town (667.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Highgate, Camden (108.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gospel Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | -8% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | -12% |
| Hampstead Town | 958 | 133.3 | -6% |
| Highgate | 1,142 | 108.8 | -23% |
| Kentish Town North | 1,054 | 164.6 | +16% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | -11% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | -7% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +370% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Gospel Oak over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (265).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 265 |
| On or near Belsize Park | 230 |
| On or near South End Green | 87 |
| On or near Byron Mews | 61 |
| On or near Southampton Road | 60 |
| On or near Mansfield Road | 57 |
| On or near Dale Road | 56 |
| On or near Wellesley Road | 55 |
| On or near Woodland Walk | 45 |
| On or near Fleet Road | 43 |
Of the 1,441 crimes in Gospel Oak with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 269 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 753 | 52.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 387 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Gospel Oak has an estimated population of 12,036 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), more households without a car (62%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gospel Oak average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gospel Oak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Gospel Oak a safe place to live?
Gospel Oak recorded 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 510th 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 Gospel Oak?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Gospel Oak going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gospel Oak was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,710 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,704 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gospel Oak?
About 12,036 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gospel Oak?
Gospel Oak 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.