Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Tower Hamlets (121) is ahead of Camden (202)
Median price: Tower Hamlets (£475k) is ahead of Camden (£740k)
Safety score: Tower Hamlets (69/100) is ahead of Camden (55/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Tower Hamlets has a stronger safety score — 69/100 vs 55/100. Tower Hamlets is more affordable at £475k median vs £740k.
The main gap is safety: Tower Hamlets scores 13 points higher.
Best for
Camden
Camden suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Best for
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Camden vs Tower Hamlets: what the data says
Overall, Tower Hamlets scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 70/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Tower Hamlets is more affordable — median price £475k vs £740k in Camden, a difference of around 36%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and -0.7% in Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets has a lower crime rate (121 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 202 in Camden). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Tower Hamlets edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 64/100 vs 59/100).
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