Is Bloomsbury Safe?
Crime statistics for Bloomsbury. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 221,062 total crimes recorded in Bloomsbury
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Bloomsbury — last 36 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Bloomsbury
Safest Areas Near Bloomsbury
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Bloomsbury by safety score
Compare Bloomsbury With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bloomsbury safe?
Bloomsbury has a CrimeRadar safety score of 13/100, rated High Crime. A total of 66,509 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 16.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bloomsbury are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bloomsbury in the last 12 months?
66,509 crimes were recorded in Bloomsbury in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 16.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (79,526 crimes). The most common category was Theft from Person, with 71,109 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bloomsbury?
The most common crime in Bloomsbury is Theft from Person, with 71,109 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 106.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Bloomsbury increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bloomsbury is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 16.4% — from 79,526 crimes in the previous 12 months to 66,509 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Bloomsbury?
Bloomsbury has a safety score of 13 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Bloomsbury compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Bloomsbury has a safety score of 13/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Bloomsbury is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bloomsbury?
78.3% of crimes recorded in Bloomsbury resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Bloomsbury?
22,972 violent crimes were recorded in Bloomsbury in the last 12 months — representing 34.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 23,523 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Bloomsbury last updated?
The crime data for Bloomsbury was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Bloomsbury with other areas?
You can compare Bloomsbury with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.