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Camden Residents Terrorized by Rampant Petty Crime and Violence
12 Oct
Summary
- Camden has the second highest crime rate in London
- Masked thieves on bikes snatch phones from unsuspecting tourists and residents
- Locals avoid using phones in public due to fear of theft
- Serious violent crimes, including stabbings, are becoming commonplace
As of October 12th, 2025, the borough of Camden in London has become a hub for criminal activity, with a plague of daylight drug deals, fights, drunks, and phone thieves making life unlivable for residents. The area, known globally as the former home of Amy Winehouse and Charles Dickens, attracts an estimated 100,000 visitors every week, but the vibrant Camden Market has become a hotspot for petty thieves.
Masked youths take full advantage of unsuspecting tourists, grabbing phones from pockets, hands, and bags. Despite a heavy police and security presence, the brazen robberies continue unabated. Away from the bustling market, locals are also witnessing a worrying rise in more serious crimes, with stabbings and armed muggings becoming increasingly common.
Camden now has the second-highest crime rate of any area in London, with 195 crimes per 1,000 residents. Residents have grown so frustrated with the lack of police response that they have resorted to calling their borough "sin city" and the "Sodom and Gomorrah of the UK." Many have given up on reporting crimes, as they believe the police will do nothing.
The situation has become so dire that local charities and NGOs have taken to the streets, campaigning against the rising tide of knife crime and trying to dissuade young people from violence. However, even these efforts have become targets for petty criminals and yobs, further exacerbating the sense of lawlessness in the area.
