Crime in St Pancras & Somers Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,722 crimes were recorded in St Pancras & Somers Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 183.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Pancras & Somers Town at a glance
- Crime trends in St Pancras & Somers Town
- Types of crime in St Pancras & Somers Town
- St Pancras & Somers Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Pancras & Somers Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Pancras & Somers Town
- Population and deprivation in St Pancras & Somers Town
- Questions about crime in St Pancras & Somers Town
- About this data
2,722 crimes were recorded in St Pancras & Somers Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 183.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 603 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Pancras & Somers Town has the 253rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Pancras & Somers Town | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,722 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 183.3 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,852 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Pancras & Somers Town was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,706 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,722). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 2,722 | 183.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,811 | 189.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,808 | 189.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,374 | 227.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,283 | 221.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,891 | 194.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,371 | 227.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,689 | 248.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,706 | 249.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 264 |
| June 2026 | 261 |
| May 2026 | 233 |
| April 2026 | 237 |
| March 2026 | 252 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 205 |
| December 2025 | 223 |
| November 2025 | 199 |
| October 2025 | 232 |
| September 2025 | 231 |
| August 2025 | 203 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Pancras & Somers Town 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 public order (+15%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 603 | 40.6 | 1.19 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 465 | 31.3 | 2.04 | -5% |
| Other theft | 407 | 27.4 | 4.29 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 382 | 25.7 | 15.23 | -6% |
| Drugs | 166 | 11.2 | 3.42 | -19% |
| Public order | 154 | 10.4 | 1.56 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -33% |
| Burglary | 92 | 6.2 | 1.75 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -31% |
| Robbery | 83 | 5.6 | 4.14 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 5.0 | 0.60 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 73 | 4.9 | 5.97 | -17% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +47% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Pancras & Somers Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 603 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Pancras & Somers Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 465 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Pancras & Somers Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Pancras & Somers Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Pancras & Somers Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 166 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Pancras & Somers Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Pancras & Somers Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Pancras & Somers Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Pancras & Somers Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Pancras & Somers Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Pancras & Somers Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Pancras & Somers Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Pancras & Somers Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Pancras & Somers Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Pancras & Somers Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Pancras & Somers Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Pancras & Somers Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent's Park | 3,054 | 242.0 | +32% |
| King's Cross | 3,793 | 316.7 | +73% |
| Camden Town | 3,319 | 666.3 | +264% |
| Camden Square | 1,102 | 138.3 | -25% |
| Bloomsbury | 8,874 | 602.0 | +228% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,345 | 133.7 | -27% |
| Haverstock | 1,562 | 132.5 | -28% |
| Holborn & Covent Garden | 5,917 | 572.1 | +212% |
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 St Pancras & Somers Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 201 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 191 |
| On or near Pratt Mews | 149 |
| On or near Neville Close | 132 |
| On or near Ossulston Street | 123 |
| On or near Camley Street | 114 |
| On or near Cranleigh Street | 114 |
| On or near Phoenix Road | 86 |
| On or near College Place | 75 |
| On or near Doric Way | 71 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Pancras & Somers Town 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 | 1,211 | 44.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 517 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 465 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 260 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
St Pancras & Somers Town has an estimated population of 14,852. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Pancras & Somers Town sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Pancras & Somers Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 14.0% |
| Social rented homes | 60.4% |
| Private rented homes | 25.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
Is St Pancras & Somers Town a safe place to live?
St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 183.3 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 St Pancras & Somers Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 603 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (465).
Is crime in St Pancras & Somers Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Pancras & Somers Town was down 3% on the year before: 2,722 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,811 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Pancras & Somers Town?
St Pancras & Somers Town 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 St Pancras & Somers Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.