Crime in St Pancras & Somers Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,721 crimes were recorded in St Pancras & Somers Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 183.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Pancras & Somers Town
- Questions about crime in St Pancras & Somers Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (604), anti-social behaviour (468) and other theft (418) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 256th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Pancras & Somers Town | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,721 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 183.2 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 14,852 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Pancras & Somers Town of any year here (2,721 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,721 | 183.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,810 | 189.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,814 | 189.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,292 | 221.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,285 | 221.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,918 | 196.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,302 | 222.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,676 | 247.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,672 | 247.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 202 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Pancras & Somers Town recorded notably more theft from the person (15.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (6.1 times the national rate) and other theft (4.4 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (24% below). On the year before, public order rose from 128 to 154 and other theft rose from 363 to 418, while vehicle crime fell from 153 to 92 and criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 604 | 40.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 468 | 31.5 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Other theft | 418 | 28.1 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 374 | 25.2 | 1.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 173 | 11.6 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Public order | 154 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Burglary | 94 | 6.3 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Robbery | 83 | 5.6 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 75 | 5.0 | 0.8 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 4.6 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Pancras & Somers Town; the highest is Camden Town (667.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Haverstock (130.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Pancras & Somers Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent's Park | 3,086 | 244.5 | +33% |
| King's Cross | 3,760 | 314.0 | +71% |
| Camden Town | 3,323 | 667.1 | +264% |
| Camden Square | 1,122 | 140.8 | -23% |
| Bloomsbury | 8,873 | 601.9 | +229% |
| Kentish Town South | 1,325 | 131.7 | -28% |
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | -29% |
| Holborn & Covent Garden | 5,862 | 566.8 | +209% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in St Pancras & Somers Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (203).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 203 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 197 |
| On or near Pratt Mews | 147 |
| On or near Neville Close | 135 |
| On or near Cranleigh Street | 124 |
| On or near Ossulston Street | 122 |
| On or near Camley Street | 107 |
| On or near Phoenix Road | 85 |
| On or near College Place | 72 |
| On or near Granary Street | 72 |
Of the 2,253 crimes in St Pancras & Somers Town with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 468 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,215 | 53.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 531 | 23.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 207 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 125 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 63 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
St Pancras & Somers Town has an estimated population of 14,852 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (60%, against 17%), more students (25.4%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (74%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Pancras & Somers Town average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Pancras & Somers Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 25.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 73.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 14.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 60.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Pancras & Somers Town a safe place to live?
St Pancras & Somers Town recorded 183.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 256th 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 St Pancras & Somers Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 604 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (468).
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: 2,721 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,810 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Pancras & Somers Town?
About 14,852 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Pancras & Somers Town?
St Pancras & Somers Town 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.