Is Holborn and Covent Garden Safe?
Crime statistics for Holborn and Covent Garden. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 204,137 total crimes recorded in Holborn and Covent Garden
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Holborn and Covent Garden — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holborn and Covent Garden safe?
Holborn and Covent Garden has a CrimeRadar safety score of 13/100, rated High Crime. A total of 61,808 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 14.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Holborn and Covent Garden are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Holborn and Covent Garden in the last 12 months?
61,808 crimes were recorded in Holborn and Covent Garden 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 14.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (72,065 crimes). The most common category was Theft from Person, with 62,234 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Holborn and Covent Garden?
The most common crime in Holborn and Covent Garden is Theft from Person, with 62,234 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 100.7% 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 Holborn and Covent Garden increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Holborn and Covent Garden is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 14.2% — from 72,065 crimes in the previous 12 months to 61,808 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Holborn and Covent Garden?
Holborn and Covent Garden 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 Holborn and Covent Garden compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Holborn and Covent Garden has a safety score of 13/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Holborn and Covent Garden 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 Holborn and Covent Garden?
79.5% of crimes recorded in Holborn and Covent Garden 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 Holborn and Covent Garden?
22,993 violent crimes were recorded in Holborn and Covent Garden in the last 12 months — representing 37.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 21,416 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 Holborn and Covent Garden last updated?
The crime data for Holborn and Covent Garden 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 Holborn and Covent Garden with other areas?
You can compare Holborn and Covent Garden 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.