Crime in Highgate, Camden: statistics, rates and trends
1,142 crimes were recorded in Highgate, Camden in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Highgate, Camden at a glance
- Crime trends in Highgate, Camden
- Types of crime in Highgate, Camden
- Highgate, Camden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Highgate, Camden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Highgate, Camden
- Demographics of Highgate, Camden
- Questions about crime in Highgate, Camden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (276), anti-social behaviour (273) and vehicle crime (116) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,034th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Highgate, Camden | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,142 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.8 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,501 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Highgate, Camden peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,500 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,128). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,142 | 108.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,128 | 107.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,206 | 114.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,131 | 107.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,319 | 125.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,434 | 136.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,500 | 142.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,157 | 110.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,225 | 116.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Highgate, Camden recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate), burglary (2.3 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (40% below) and drugs (33% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 38 to 53 and violence and sexual offences rose from 231 to 276, while theft from the person fell from 64 to 40 and bicycle theft fell from 34 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 26.3 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 273 | 26.0 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 11.0 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other theft | 90 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 85 | 8.1 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 3.8 | 1.7 | -38% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.2 | 0.8 | -32% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Highgate, Camden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Highgate, Camden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town North | 1,054 | 164.6 | +51% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | +31% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | +21% |
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | +20% |
| Hampstead Town | 958 | 133.3 | +23% |
| Camden Square | 1,122 | 140.8 | +30% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | +15% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +513% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Highgate, Camden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Highgate Road” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highgate Road | 80 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 74 |
| On or near Raydon Street | 68 |
| On or near St Anne'S Close | 67 |
| On or near Swain'S Lane | 65 |
| On or near Gordon House Road | 61 |
| On or near Lissenden Gardens | 37 |
| On or near South Grove | 37 |
| On or near Dartmouth Park Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Woodsome Road | 34 |
Of the 869 crimes in Highgate, Camden with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 273 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 461 | 53.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 203 | 23.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Highgate, Camden has an estimated population of 10,501 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (49%, against 23%), more social housing (34%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Highgate, Camden average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Highgate, Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Highgate, Camden a safe place to live?
Highgate, Camden recorded 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,034th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Highgate, Camden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (273).
Is crime in Highgate, Camden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Highgate, Camden was up 1% on the year before: 1,142 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,128 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Highgate, Camden?
About 10,501 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Highgate, Camden?
Highgate, Camden 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.