Camberwell Green vs Holborn and Covent Garden

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Camberwell Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Holborn and Covent Garden Metropolitan Police Service

      Camberwell Green vs Holborn and Covent Garden Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Camberwell Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,704 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Holborn and Covent Garden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61,808 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      46.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Camberwell Green
      B Holborn and Covent Garden
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,704
      61,808
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,155
      72,065
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      46.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Camberwell Green
      B Holborn and Covent Garden
      Violent Crime
      4,146 ↑11%
      7,547 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,779 ↑17%
      6,684 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      1,234 ↓2%
      13,510 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      771 ↓10%
      1,181 ↓32%
      Burglary
      725 ↓15%
      1,607 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      760 ↓10%
      1,270 ↓14%
      Drugs
      902 ↑34%
      1,749 ↑1%
      Public Order
      838 ↑2%
      2,341 ↓9%
      Robbery
      588 ↓8%
      2,193 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      1,122 ↓30%
      4,425 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      1,235 ↑8%
      18,004 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      314 ↑5%
      861 ↓1%
      Possession of Weapons
      128 ↑44%
      161 ↑1%
      Other Crime
      162 ↑30%
      275 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Holborn and Covent Garden is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Camberwell Green safer than Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Camberwell Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,704 crimes in the last 12 months. Holborn and Covent Garden has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 61,808 crimes. Holborn and Covent Garden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Camberwell Green vs Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Camberwell Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Holborn and Covent Garden shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Camberwell Green and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      In Camberwell Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,146 incidents). In Holborn and Covent Garden, it is Theft from Person (18,004 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Camberwell Green and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Camberwell Green recorded 3,779 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holborn and Covent Garden recorded 6,684. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Camberwell Green vs Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Violent crime in Camberwell Green totalled 4,146 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,547 in Holborn and Covent Garden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Camberwell Green and Holborn and Covent Garden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Camberwell Green recorded 16,155 crimes (now 16,704, a change of +3.4%). Holborn and Covent Garden recorded 72,065 crimes previously (now 61,808, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Camberwell Green and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Camberwell Green has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Holborn and Covent Garden has 46.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Camberwell Green and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Camberwell Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Holborn and Covent Garden is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Camberwell Green and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Camberwell Green or Holborn and Covent Garden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Camberwell Green and Holborn and Covent Garden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.