Crime in Primrose Hill: statistics, rates and trends

1,761 crimes were recorded in Primrose Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 397 reports (23% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Primrose Hill has the 743rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Primrose Hill was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,230 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,758). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 Primrose Hill 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, other theft, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in drugs (+16%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and robbery (-44%).

Anti-social behaviour in Primrose Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Primrose Hill recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Primrose Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Primrose Hill recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Primrose Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Primrose Hill recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Primrose Hill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Primrose Hill recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Primrose Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Primrose Hill recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Primrose Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Primrose Hill recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Primrose Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Primrose Hill recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Primrose Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Primrose Hill recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Primrose Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Primrose Hill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Primrose Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Primrose Hill recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Primrose Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Primrose Hill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Primrose Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Primrose Hill recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Primrose Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Primrose Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Primrose Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Primrose Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Primrose Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Primrose Hill 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.

Primrose Hill has an estimated population of 13,989. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Primrose Hill sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. 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 Primrose Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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