Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Camden (202) is ahead of Westminster (343)
Safety score: Camden (55/100) is ahead of Westminster (30/100)
Transport: Westminster (69/100) is ahead of Camden (59/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Camden has a stronger safety score — 55/100 vs 30/100. Camden is more affordable at £740k median vs £790k.
Camden is cheaper, but Westminster scores higher on transport.
Best for
Camden
Camden suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Best for
Westminster
Westminster is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Camden vs Westminster: what the data says
Overall, Camden scores higher on liveability (68/100 vs 67/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Camden is more affordable — median price £740k vs £790k in Westminster, a difference of around 6%. Over the past year prices changed +2.7% in Camden and -4.2% in Westminster.
Camden has a lower crime rate (202 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 343 in Westminster). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Westminster edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 69/100 vs 59/100).
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