Crime in Camden: statistics, rates and trends
46,472 crimes were recorded in Camden in the 12 months to August 2026, 217.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (9,059), violence and sexual offences (8,431) and other theft (6,598) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 5th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Camden | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 46,472 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 217.4 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 213,801 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Camden peaked in the year to August 2024 (50,084 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (38,380). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 46,472 | 217.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 49,751 | 232.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 50,084 | 234.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 47,356 | 221.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 41,488 | 194.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 38,380 | 179.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 44,512 | 208.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 46,480 | 217.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 45,103 | 211.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3,815 |
| July 2026 | 4,035 |
| June 2026 | 3,970 |
| May 2026 | 3,911 |
| April 2026 | 3,792 |
| March 2026 | 3,840 |
| February 2026 | 3,656 |
| January 2026 | 3,454 |
| December 2025 | 3,893 |
| November 2025 | 4,110 |
| October 2025 | 4,060 |
| September 2025 | 3,936 |
Compared with England and Wales, Camden recorded notably more theft from the person (17.4 times the national rate), robbery (4.9 times the national rate) and other theft (4.8 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (33% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 129 to 184 and other crime rose from 260 to 305, while criminal damage and arson fell from 1,668 to 1,086 and theft from the person fell from 8,668 to 6,253.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9,059 | 42.4 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8,431 | 39.4 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Other theft | 6,598 | 30.9 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 6,253 | 29.2 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 4,013 | 18.8 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Public order | 2,499 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 2,122 | 9.9 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Burglary | 2,062 | 9.6 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Drugs | 1,593 | 7.5 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Robbery | 1,423 | 6.7 | 1.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,086 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 844 | 3.9 | 0.8 | -11% |
| Other crime | 305 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 184 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +43% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Camden; the highest is City and County of the City of London (639.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Brent (121.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camden |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 86,028 | 409.7 | +88% |
| Islington | 41,297 | 185.2 | -15% |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 24,987 | 172.9 | -20% |
| City and County of the City of London | 9,663 | 639.5 | +194% |
| Hackney | 38,918 | 145.9 | -33% |
| Haringey | 34,981 | 132.6 | -39% |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 26,183 | 138.8 | -36% |
| Brent | 42,469 | 121.0 | -44% |
Of the 20 areas within Camden, Camden Town had the highest crime rate (667.1 per 1,000) and Frognal the lowest (51.2), 13 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Town | Neighbourhood | 4,981 | 3,323 | 667.1 |
| Bloomsbury | Neighbourhood | 14,741 | 8,873 | 601.9 |
| Holborn & Covent Garden | Neighbourhood | 10,342 | 5,862 | 566.8 |
| King's Cross | Neighbourhood | 11,976 | 3,760 | 314.0 |
| Regent's Park | Neighbourhood | 12,621 | 3,086 | 244.5 |
| St Pancras & Somers Town | Neighbourhood | 14,852 | 2,721 | 183.2 |
| West Hampstead | Neighbourhood | 12,480 | 2,058 | 164.9 |
| Kentish Town North | Neighbourhood | 6,404 | 1,054 | 164.6 |
| Kilburn | Neighbourhood | 11,221 | 1,803 | 160.7 |
| Gospel Oak | Neighbourhood | 12,036 | 1,710 | 142.1 |
| Camden Square | Neighbourhood | 7,966 | 1,122 | 140.8 |
| Hampstead Town | Neighbourhood | 7,189 | 958 | 133.3 |
| Kentish Town South | Neighbourhood | 10,062 | 1,325 | 131.7 |
| Haverstock | Neighbourhood | 11,793 | 1,541 | 130.7 |
| Primrose Hill | Neighbourhood | 13,989 | 1,763 | 126.0 |
| Belsize | Neighbourhood | 13,197 | 1,656 | 125.5 |
| South Hampstead | Neighbourhood | 11,813 | 1,356 | 114.8 |
| Highgate | Neighbourhood | 10,501 | 1,142 | 108.8 |
| Fortune Green | Neighbourhood | 11,572 | 1,197 | 103.4 |
| Frognal | Neighbourhood | 7,207 | 369 | 51.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Camden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (2,091).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 2,091 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 1,649 |
| On or near Nightclub | 1,262 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,247 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,209 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 1,167 |
| On or near Hospital | 927 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 771 |
| On or near Whitfield Place | 459 |
| On or near Camden Town | 426 |
Of the 37,413 crimes in Camden with a recorded outcome, 60% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9,059 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22,427 | 59.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7,566 | 20.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 3,133 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,655 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,219 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 620 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 422 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 148 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 93 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 62 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 46 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Camden has an estimated population of 213,801 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (64%, against 23%), more students (15.8%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (34%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Camden average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 3.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Camden a safe place to live?
Camden recorded 217.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 5th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Camden?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 9,059 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (8,431).
Is crime in Camden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camden was down 7% on the year before: 46,472 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 49,751 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Camden?
About 213,801 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Camden?
Camden 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.