State of the Borough: Safe and Strong Communities

We want to actively tackle injustice and inequality, creating safe, strong and open communities where everyone can contribute.

The report focuses on the outcomes that are important for living a good life in Camden, based on the Good Life Camden (GLC) framework. This identifies the things that are important and how to measure them.

Find key facts and figures, as well as the full chapter report.

Social connections and communities

• In 2023/24, 37% of residents visited a library in the last 12 months
• 99% of residents live within a 30-minute walk of a library

“I have been a resident for 10 years and I feel like I belong to a community which is very diverse, with many different backgrounds, cultures and faiths” - Female

Safety in the community

• The crime rate in Camden is the second highest in London, with 173 offences per 1,000 residents - theft is the largest category of crime
• In 2024/25, the rate of Hate Crime per 1,000 people was 4.3 in Camden

Safety at home

• In 2024, the rate of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Camden was 9.8% higher than the London average
• 36% of of all VAWG crimes were domestic violence, 24% were stalking and harassment, and 18% were sexual violence