Crime in King's Cross: statistics, rates and trends
3,760 crimes were recorded in King's Cross in the 12 months to August 2026, 314.0 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 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
- Demographics of King's Cross
- Questions about crime in King's Cross
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (790), other theft (765) and violence and sexual offences (556) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 58th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | King's Cross | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,760 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 314.0 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,976 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in King's Cross of any year here (3,760 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 59%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,760 | 314.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,752 | 313.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,746 | 312.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,935 | 245.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,461 | 205.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,119 | 176.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,484 | 207.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,583 | 215.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,364 | 197.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 340 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, King's Cross recorded notably more theft from the person (26.1 times the national rate), other theft (9.9 times the national rate) and robbery (9.6 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 116 to 195 and bicycle theft rose from 80 to 94, while criminal damage and arson fell from 101 to 75 and theft from the person fell from 635 to 525.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 790 | 66.0 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Other theft | 765 | 63.9 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 556 | 46.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 525 | 43.8 | 1.7 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 195 | 16.3 | 8.5 | +68% |
| Public order | 183 | 15.3 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 161 | 13.4 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Robbery | 156 | 13.0 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Drugs | 122 | 10.2 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Burglary | 107 | 8.9 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 94 | 7.8 | 0.8 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than King's Cross; the highest is Camden Town (667.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Kentish Town South (131.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King's Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras & Somers Town | 2,721 | 183.2 | -42% |
| Bloomsbury | 8,873 | 601.9 | +92% |
| Holborn & Covent Garden | 5,862 | 566.8 | +81% |
| Regent's Park | 3,086 | 244.5 | -22% |
| Camden Square | 1,122 | 140.8 | -55% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +112% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | -58% |
| Kentish Town North | 1,054 | 164.6 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in King's Cross over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (537).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 537 |
| On or near Crestfield Street | 418 |
| On or near Belgrove Street | 261 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 191 |
| On or near London King'S Cross | 189 |
| On or near St Chad'S Street | 167 |
| On or near Supermarket | 131 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 119 |
| On or near King'S Cross Bridge | 114 |
| On or near Railway Street | 111 |
Of the 2,970 crimes in King's Cross with a recorded outcome, 62% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 790 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,853 | 62.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 491 | 16.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 273 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 158 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
King's Cross has an estimated population of 11,976 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (32.5%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (76%, against 23%) and more social housing (47%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up King's Cross average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | King's Cross | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 32.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 76.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 47.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is King's Cross a safe place to live?
King's Cross recorded 314.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 58th 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 King's Cross?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 790 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (765).
Is crime in King's Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in King's Cross was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,760 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,752 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of King's Cross?
About 11,976 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers King's Cross?
King's Cross 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.