Holborn and Covent Garden Crime Rate

Metropolitan Police Service • July 2026 Data

1
UK Score
2
Metropolitan Score
F
High Risk
Total Crimes
4696
July 2026
Violent Crime
770
Assaults, robbery
Property Crime
1296
Burglary, theft
Anti-Social
593
Nuisance, disorder
Population
13,954
Census 2021
Crime Rate
336.5
per 1,000 people

Is Holborn and Covent Garden Safe?

Holborn and Covent Garden has a safety score of 1/100, placing it in the bottom 1% of UK neighbourhoods. In July 2026, police recorded 4696 crimes in this area, including 770 violent offences.

This area has higher crime rates than most UK neighbourhoods. Take extra precautions with personal belongings and avoid walking alone at night.

Crime Breakdown

1080
Other Theft
770
Violent Crime
768
Theft from Person
633
Shoplifting
593
Anti-Social Behaviour
228
Public Order
150
Robbery
116
Burglary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holborn and Covent Garden safe to live in?
Holborn and Covent Garden has a Safety Score of 1/100, rated "High Risk". This score is based on 4,696 crimes reported in July 2026.
What is Holborn and Covent Garden's crime rate?
Holborn and Covent Garden recorded 4,696 crimes in July 2026, including 770 violent crimes and 1296 property crimes.
Which police force covers Holborn and Covent Garden?
Holborn and Covent Garden is policed by Metropolitan Police Service.

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Nearby: Clerkenwell · Fleet · Bloomsbury · King's Cross · Bunhill · Barbican
District: Camden
City: London
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