Crime in Primrose Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,763 crimes were recorded in Primrose Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Primrose Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Primrose Hill
- Types of crime in Primrose Hill
- Primrose Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Primrose Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Primrose Hill
- Demographics of Primrose Hill
- Questions about crime in Primrose Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (409), violence and sexual offences (338) and theft from the person (207) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 752nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Primrose Hill | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,763 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.0 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,989 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Primrose Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,220 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,761). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,763 | 126.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,031 | 145.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,761 | 125.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,892 | 135.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,961 | 140.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,067 | 147.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,220 | 158.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,127 | 152.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,192 | 156.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 153 |
| December 2025 | 154 |
| November 2025 | 158 |
| October 2025 | 141 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
Compared with England and Wales, Primrose Hill recorded notably more theft from the person (8.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.4 times the national rate) and burglary (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 60 to 69, while criminal damage and arson fell from 92 to 42 and robbery fell from 86 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 409 | 29.2 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 24.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 207 | 14.8 | 1.7 | -35% |
| Other theft | 204 | 14.6 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 123 | 8.8 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 120 | 8.6 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Public order | 98 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.9 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Robbery | 44 | 3.1 | 1.4 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -54% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 2.8 | 0.8 | -26% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Primrose Hill; the highest is Camden Town (667.1 per 1,000) and the lowest South Hampstead (114.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Primrose Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | +4% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | 0% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +429% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | +13% |
| South Hampstead | 1,356 | 114.8 | -9% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | +4% |
| Regent's Park | 3,086 | 244.5 | +94% |
| Hampstead Town | 958 | 133.3 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Primrose Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 124 |
| On or near Swiss Cottage | 114 |
| On or near B509 | 92 |
| On or near Hornby Close | 90 |
| On or near Meadowbank | 88 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 81 |
| On or near Primrose Hill Road | 55 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Jamestown Road | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
Of the 1,354 crimes in Primrose Hill with a recorded outcome, 57% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 409 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 777 | 57.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 342 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Primrose Hill has an estimated population of 13,989 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (54%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (64%, against 34%) and more private renting (36%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Primrose Hill average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Primrose Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 64.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Primrose Hill a safe place to live?
Primrose Hill recorded 126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 752nd 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Primrose Hill?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 409 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (338).
Is crime in Primrose Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Primrose Hill was down 13% on the year before: 1,763 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,031 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Primrose Hill?
About 13,989 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Primrose Hill?
Primrose Hill 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.