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Crime

Crime in King's Cross

King's Cross had 3,291 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 381.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 20 Camden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 115% above the middle Camden area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

WC1H, Camden · within 0.6 miles of the middle of King's Cross

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381.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 20Camden rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common653 in 3 months

Month by month

918 Mar 978 Apr 973 May 1073 Jun 1165 Jul 1053 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of King's Cross. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour65320%
theft63819%
violence57017%
theft from the person43513%
shoplifting2287%
public order2116%
robbery1254%
bike theft1073%

King's Cross against Camden

TypeKing's Cross per 1,000Middle Camden areaChange
Violence66.245.1▲ 12%
Burglary12.38.6▲ 38%
Vehicle crime12.111.2▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour75.840.7▲ 4%
Theft and robbery151.432.9▲ 17%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bloomsbury790.6▼ 5%
Holborn520.4▲ 5%
St Pancras467.1▲ 3%
King's Cross381.9▲ 15%
Somers Town361.8▲ 8%
Barnsbury266.5▲ 7%
Angel202.8▲ 11%
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 King's Cross a safe area?

King's Cross had about 381.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 20 Camden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in King's Cross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (653), followed by theft (638) and violence (570).