Eight years ago, Camden, in common with other parts of London, saw a rise in knife crime with injuries, with young people often the victims of violent crime.
We launched a Youth Safety Taskforce to look at this growing issue of concern. The council, police and other local partners, such as voluntary youth services, were keen to look at the causes and come up with possible solutions to the problem before it got any worse.
Extensive engagement with the local community formed a key part of the evidence-gathering and the Taskforce went out into neighbourhoods to hear the views of residents directly – and especially the views of local young people.
- Read the Camden Youth Safety Taskforce Report 2018
- Youth Safety Action Plan Report 2018-2020 (plus Areas of Focus 2021)
- Executive Summary of the 2022 Youth Safety Taskforce Evaluation Report
Youth safety events
Camden Council organises an annual Youth Safety Multi-Media Competition. The competition is open to children and young people in Camden aged 10 to 18 and entries must be by children and young people in partnership with their youth organisation, play centre or school. Entries are invited for the 2026 competition - with up to £500 available to fund your project. Find out more and enter before 17 July 2026.
Report your concerns
- If you are concerned about a young person at risk, call 020 7974 3317 (daytime) or 020 7974 4444 (out of hours)
- If a young person is in immediate danger or a crime has been committed, call the police on 999
- You can also report concerns about crime anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
- How to be an active bystander or responder - guide for Camden residents of all ages
- Child exploitation leaflet for parents and professionals
Find out more
- If you would like to contact us or get involved in making Camden safer for our young people, please email [email protected]
Other relevant links and documents
- Entries for Youth Safety Multi-Media Competition 2026 invited
- Camden Council Launches Youth Celebration Week
- Youth Safety Week marks five years since launch of local taskforce
- Camden hosts Youth Safety Fortnight - a series of events on keeping young people safe
- £500,000 for projects to help keep Camden young people safe
- Final report from Camden's Youth Safety Taskforce published - news item
- Camden Rise website - activities, opportunities and support for young people in Camden
- Camden Council response to government consultation on youth violence (PDF)