Crime in King's Cross: statistics, rates and trends
3,793 crimes were recorded in King's Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 316.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in King's Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in King's Cross
- Types of crime in King's Cross
- King's Cross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in King's Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in King's Cross
- Population and deprivation in King's Cross
- Questions about crime in King's Cross
- About this data
3,793 crimes were recorded in King's Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 316.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was other theft, with 799 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, King's Cross has the 54th highest crime rate.
| Measure | King's Cross | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,793 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 316.7 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,976 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in King's Cross was highest in the year to July 2024 (3,806 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,178). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 3,793 | 316.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,670 | 306.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,806 | 317.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,811 | 234.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,405 | 200.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,178 | 181.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,484 | 207.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,529 | 211.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,471 | 206.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 335 |
| June 2026 | 336 |
| May 2026 | 305 |
| April 2026 | 321 |
| March 2026 | 271 |
| February 2026 | 285 |
| January 2026 | 269 |
| December 2025 | 323 |
| November 2025 | 296 |
| October 2025 | 339 |
| September 2025 | 340 |
| August 2025 | 373 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in King's Cross 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+73%) and drugs (+17%). The largest falls were in other crime (-27%) and theft from the person (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 799 | 66.7 | 10.43 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 794 | 66.3 | 4.32 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 541 | 45.2 | 1.32 | -1% |
| Theft from the person | 524 | 43.8 | 25.90 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 194 | 16.2 | 1.96 | +73% |
| Public order | 171 | 14.3 | 2.15 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 168 | 14.0 | 2.85 | -2% |
| Robbery | 153 | 12.8 | 9.46 | +13% |
| Drugs | 134 | 11.2 | 3.42 | +17% |
| Burglary | 109 | 9.1 | 2.57 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 90 | 7.5 | 9.13 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.2 | 1.06 | -11% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +0% |
Other theft in King's Cross
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. King's Cross recorded 799 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in King's Cross
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. King's Cross recorded 794 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in King's Cross
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. King's Cross recorded 541 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in King's Cross
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. King's Cross recorded 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in King's Cross
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. King's Cross recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in King's Cross
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. King's Cross recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in King's Cross
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. King's Cross recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in King's Cross
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. King's Cross recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in King's Cross
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. King's Cross recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in King's Cross
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. King's Cross recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in King's Cross
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. King's Cross recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in King's Cross
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. King's Cross recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in King's Cross
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. King's Cross recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in King's Cross
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. King's Cross recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to King's Cross, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to King's Cross.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King's Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,722 | 183.3 | -42% |
| Bloomsbury | 8,874 | 602.0 | +90% |
| Holborn & Covent Garden | 5,917 | 572.1 | +81% |
| Regent's Park | 3,054 | 242.0 | -24% |
| Camden Square | 1,102 | 138.3 | -56% |
| Camden Town | 3,319 | 666.3 | +110% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,345 | 133.7 | -58% |
| Kentish Town North | 1,056 | 164.9 | -48% |
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 King's Cross over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 559 |
| On or near Crestfield Street | 418 |
| On or near Belgrove Street | 259 |
| On or near London King'S Cross | 188 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 184 |
| On or near St Chad'S Street | 160 |
| On or near Supermarket | 144 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 113 |
| On or near Railway Street | 112 |
| On or near King'S Cross Bridge | 107 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in King's Cross 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 | 1,875 | 49.4% |
| Not recorded | 794 | 20.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 485 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 296 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 160 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.1% |
King's Cross has an estimated population of 11,976. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in King's Cross sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | King's Cross |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.9% |
| Social rented homes | 47.3% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is King's Cross a safe place to live?
King's Cross recorded 316.7 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 King's Cross?
Other theft was the most common category, with 799 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (794).
Is crime in King's Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in King's Cross was up 3% on the year before: 3,793 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,670 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers King's Cross?
King's Cross 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 King's Cross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.