Camden Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Camden's November 2025 crime rate of 19.1 per 1,000 residents was 161.6% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities in national comparisons. The most striking outlier was theft from the person, which occurred at a rate of 2.9 per 1,000—1712% higher than the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This figure may be linked to the timing of Black Friday shopping, which typically sees spikes in retail theft and personal property crimes. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category (18.5% of all crimes), occurred at 3.5 per 1,000, 230% above the UK average. The borough's high population density and urban character likely contribute to these patterns, as areas with high foot traffic and transient populations often see elevated rates of anti-social and property-related incidents. The month's seasonal context—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the start of the holiday shopping season—may have further amplified opportunities for crime, particularly in retail and nightlife areas. Violent crimes, while lower in absolute terms (698 incidents), still represented 16.9% of all recorded crimes, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000, 25% above the UK average. This suggests that while property crimes dominate, the borough continues to face challenges in reducing violent incidents, which may be connected to its status as a major London borough with diverse communities and social dynamics.

November 2025 saw a 59.6% increase in drugs-related offences, rising from 109 to 174 cases. This surge may partly explain the heightened focus on anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18.5% of all crimes (764 incidents). Theft from the person, at 2.9 per 1,000, was 1712% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000—a stark outlier that likely reflects the impact of Black Friday shopping on retail areas. Meanwhile, other crime decreased by 17.6% (17 to 14 cases), suggesting some areas of the borough may have seen temporary reductions in incidents. The contrast between violent crimes (698) and property crimes (2252) also highlights a 2:1 ratio in favour of property offences, a pattern consistent with Camden's urban character and high retail presence. Residents may find the 21.7% increase in shoplifting (253 to 308) particularly relevant, as it suggests targeted retail theft during the month's shopping events.

Camden's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable compared to October, rising by just 1.4% from 18.8 to 19.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase contrasts with the significant spikes in specific crime types, such as drugs-related offences (+59.6%) and shoplifting (+21.7%). On a daily basis, Camden recorded approximately 138 crimes per day in November, reflecting the area's consistently high crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 52 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a densely populated urban setting. When compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Camden's rate remains 161.6% higher, a gap that persists despite efforts to address local challenges. The population context further highlights the intensity of crime in a major London borough, where 216,943 residents share a high burden of reported incidents. This density likely amplifies opportunities for crime, particularly in areas with high foot traffic and transient populations.