Crime Rate in Hampstead Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampstead Town

The total recorded crimes in Hampstead Town, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampstead Town crime rate of 2.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hampstead Town, encompassing approximately 42,904 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hampstead Town Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bird In Hand Yard with total crimes: 15
  • Prince Arthur Road with total crimes: 8
  • South End Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hampstead Town?

To understand the safety of Hampstead Town, we need to analyze Hampstead Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, Hampstead Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 560 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hampstead Town recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, Hampstead Town had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,104 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hampstead Town recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Camden, Hampstead Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hampstead Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hampstead Town has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total Hampstead Town crimes were 560. The crime rate of Hampstead Town in 2024 was 13.05 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hampstead Town were around 1,104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.73 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampstead Town)CrimesRank (Hampstead Town)CrimesRank (Hampstead Town)
Holborn & Covent Garden2,045 216,610 230,153 1
Bloomsbury2,341 117,422 123,901 2
Regent's Park263 52,689 44,956 3
King's Cross338 32,978 34,814 4
Camden Town331 42,611 53,975 5
St Pancras & Somers Town186 81,995 62,872 6
Kilburn204 61,014 92,049 8
West Hampstead141 101,257 72,278 7
Primrose Hill186 71,041 81,887 9
South Hampstead168 9785 141,346 16
Gospel Oak141 11936 121,602 10
Belsize116 15972 101,433 13
Highgate119 14868 131,482 11
Haverstock123 13958 111,434 12
Kentish Town South123 12737 161,418 14
Fortune Green94 18626 171,399 15
Camden Square106 16739 15948 19
Kentish Town North102 17529 19952 18
Frognal32 20250 20407 20

Hampstead Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202516
February 202511
January 202510
December 202413
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 202410
May 20241

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202513
February 202513
January 20256
December 202418
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202519
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202510
February 202512
January 20258
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 20248
November 202417
October 202415
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202522
March 202511
February 202526
January 202518
December 202416
November 202413
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hampstead Town in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hampstead Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Bird In Hand Yard (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prince Arthur Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. South End Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East Heath Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Downshire Hill (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Keats Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shepherd'S Walk (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Holford Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Vale Of Health (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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