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Crime in Highgate

Highgate had 661 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 155.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 20 Camden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% below the middle Camden area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

N6, Camden · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highgate

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155.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 20Camden rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common212 in 3 months

Month by month

177 Mar 198 Apr 235 May 209 Jun 234 Jul 218 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highgate. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21232%
anti-social behaviour14121%
vehicle crime7211%
shoplifting599%
theft497%
public order396%
burglary294%
theft from the person223%

Highgate against Camden

TypeHighgate per 1,000Middle Camden areaChange
Violence49.945.1▲ 3%
Burglary6.88.6▲ 16%
Vehicle crime1711.2▲ 31%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.7▼ 1%
Theft and robbery22.632.9▲ 25%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dartmouth Park186.7▲ 4%
Archway183.30%
Tufnell Park166.6▲ 3%
Highgate155.6▲ 8%
Gospel Oak133.6▲ 11%
Crouch End83.7▲ 5%
North End75.8▼ 8%
See every Camden area ranked on the crime in Camden page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Highgate a safe area?

Highgate had about 155.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 20 Camden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Highgate?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (212), followed by anti-social behaviour (141) and vehicle crime (72).