Crime in Highgate, Camden: statistics, rates and trends

1,165 crimes were recorded in Highgate, Camden in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 277 reports (24% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Highgate, Camden has the 991st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Highgate, Camden was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,488 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,109). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Highgate, Camden 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, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+50%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-42%) and theft from the person (-37%).

Anti-social behaviour in Highgate, Camden

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Highgate, Camden recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Highgate, Camden

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Highgate, Camden recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Highgate, Camden

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Highgate, Camden recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Highgate, Camden

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Highgate, Camden recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Highgate, Camden

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Highgate, Camden recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Highgate, Camden

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Highgate, Camden recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Highgate, Camden

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Highgate, Camden recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Highgate, Camden

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Highgate, Camden recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Highgate, Camden

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Highgate, Camden recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Highgate, Camden

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Highgate, Camden recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Highgate, Camden

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Highgate, Camden recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Highgate, Camden

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Highgate, Camden recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Highgate, Camden

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Highgate, Camden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Highgate, Camden

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Highgate, Camden recorded 7 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 133% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Highgate, Camden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Highgate, Camden.

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 Highgate, Camden over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Highgate, Camden 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.

Highgate, Camden has an estimated population of 10,501. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Highgate, Camden sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Highgate, Camden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.