Is EC1N Safe?
Camden, Camden
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
EC1N recorded 222 burglaries in the last 12 months. This is a high-footfall area with a small residential population, so a professionally installed alarm is a smart way to harden your home.
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Above average crime
EC1N has 940% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
222
35.14 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
4,458
705.7 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in EC1N
Source: Census 2021 · 3,326 households
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What this means for EC1N homeowners
Most homes in EC1N are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
Neighbourhood crime detail
EC1N sits within Holborn & Covent Garden. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.