Crime in Camden: statistics, rates and trends

46,655 crimes were recorded in Camden in the 12 months to July 2026, 218.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 9,040 reports (19% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Camden has the 5th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Camden was highest in the year to July 2024 (49,955 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (38,805). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 Camden 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 possession of weapons (+53%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-28%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).

Anti-social behaviour in Camden

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Camden recorded 9,040 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Camden

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Camden recorded 8,338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Camden

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Camden recorded 6,669 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Camden

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Camden recorded 6,339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Camden

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Camden recorded 3,981 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Camden

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Camden recorded 2,446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Camden

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Camden recorded 2,196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Camden

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Camden recorded 2,082 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Camden

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Camden recorded 1,594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Camden

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Camden recorded 1,447 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Camden

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Camden recorded 1,220 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 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Camden

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Camden recorded 838 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Camden

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Camden recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Camden

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Camden recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

20 areas within Camden, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Camden Town had the highest rate (666.3 per 1,000) and Frognal the lowest (52.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Camden over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Camden 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.

Camden has an estimated population of 213,801. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Camden sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. 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 Camden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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