Crime in Holborn & Covent Garden: statistics, rates and trends
5,862 crimes were recorded in Holborn & Covent Garden in the 12 months to August 2026, 566.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Holborn & Covent Garden at a glance
- Crime trends in Holborn & Covent Garden
- Types of crime in Holborn & Covent Garden
- Holborn & Covent Garden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holborn & Covent Garden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holborn & Covent Garden
- Demographics of Holborn & Covent Garden
- Questions about crime in Holborn & Covent Garden
- About this data
Crime map
Theft from the person (1,128), other theft (1,054) and shoplifting (866) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 15th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Holborn & Covent Garden | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,862 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 566.8 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,342 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holborn & Covent Garden peaked in the year to August 2024 (6,876 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,505). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,862 | 566.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,571 | 635.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,876 | 664.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,357 | 614.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,965 | 480.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,505 | 338.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,167 | 499.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,042 | 584.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,410 | 523.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 453 |
| July 2026 | 465 |
| June 2026 | 518 |
| May 2026 | 481 |
| April 2026 | 564 |
| March 2026 | 437 |
| February 2026 | 478 |
| January 2026 | 397 |
| December 2025 | 524 |
| November 2025 | 551 |
| October 2025 | 517 |
| September 2025 | 477 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holborn & Covent Garden recorded notably more theft from the person (64.8 times the national rate), other theft (15.8 times the national rate) and robbery (14.1 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 452 to 866 and other crime rose from 30 to 38, while criminal damage and arson fell from 169 to 91 and theft from the person fell from 1,968 to 1,128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1,128 | 109.1 | 1.7 | -43% |
| Other theft | 1,054 | 101.9 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 866 | 83.7 | 8.5 | +92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 851 | 82.3 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 786 | 76.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Public order | 268 | 25.9 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 213 | 20.6 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Robbery | 199 | 19.2 | 1.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 15.1 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Drugs | 114 | 11.0 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 76 | 7.3 | 0.8 | -16% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holborn & Covent Garden; the highest is Camden Town (667.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Haverstock (130.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holborn & Covent Garden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury | 8,873 | 601.9 | +6% |
| King's Cross | 3,760 | 314.0 | -45% |
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,721 | 183.2 | -68% |
| Regent's Park | 3,086 | 244.5 | -57% |
| Camden Square | 1,122 | 140.8 | -75% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +18% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | -77% |
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | -77% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Holborn & Covent Garden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Conference/Exhibition Centre” (653).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 653 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 488 |
| On or near Bleeding Heart Yard | 363 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 339 |
| On or near Holborn | 251 |
| On or near Gate Street | 195 |
| On or near Denmark Street | 168 |
| On or near Chancery Lane | 137 |
| On or near St Giles High Street | 111 |
| On or near Catton Street | 102 |
Of the 5,011 crimes in Holborn & Covent Garden with a recorded outcome, 68% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 851 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,406 | 68.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 720 | 14.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 376 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 217 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 152 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Holborn & Covent Garden has an estimated population of 10,342 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (78%, against 23%), more social housing (45%, against 17%) and more students (18.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holborn & Covent Garden average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Holborn & Covent Garden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 77.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Holborn & Covent Garden a safe place to live?
Holborn & Covent Garden recorded 566.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 15th 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 other theft.
What is the most common crime in Holborn & Covent Garden?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 1,128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (1,054).
Is crime in Holborn & Covent Garden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holborn & Covent Garden was down 11% on the year before: 5,862 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,571 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holborn & Covent Garden?
About 10,342 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holborn & Covent Garden?
Holborn & Covent Garden 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.