Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Camden (202) is ahead of City of London (460)
Safety score: Camden (55/100) is ahead of City of London (11/100)
Transport: City of London (81/100) is ahead of Camden (59/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Camden has a stronger safety score — 55/100 vs 11/100. Camden is more affordable at £740k median vs £860k.
Camden is cheaper, but City of London scores higher on transport.
Best for
Camden
Camden suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
City of London
City of London is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Camden vs City of London: what the data says
Camden and City of London are closely matched on overall liveability — 68/100 vs 68/100 — so the choice comes down to which specific factors matter most to you.
Property in Camden is more affordable — median price £740k vs £860k in City of London, a difference of around 14%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and +0.1% in City of London.
Camden has a lower crime rate (202 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 460 in City of London). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
City of London edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 81/100 vs 59/100).
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