Crime Rate in South Hampstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Hampstead

The total recorded crimes in South Hampstead, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Hampstead crime rate of 1.60 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 South Hampstead, encompassing approximately 105,235 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-18.37% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
South Hampstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harben Road with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

How safe is South Hampstead?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, South Hampstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 785 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Hampstead recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, South Hampstead had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 1,346 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Hampstead recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Hampstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Hampstead has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total South Hampstead crimes were 785. The crime rate of South Hampstead in 2024 was 7.46 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Hampstead were around 1,346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.79 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Camden.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Hampstead)CrimesRank (South Hampstead)CrimesRank (South Hampstead)
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
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
Hampstead Town87 19560 181,104 17
Kentish Town North102 17529 19952 18
Frognal32 20250 20407 20

South Hampstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 202512
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 202511
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
August 20241

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202533
March 202540
February 202522
January 202529
December 202415
November 20247
October 202412
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202512
February 202512
January 20255
December 20245
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202518
March 202543
February 20257
January 202521
December 202416
November 202421
October 202429
September 202430
August 202411
May 20243

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202549
March 202526
February 202530
January 202529
December 202424
November 202420
October 202430
September 202412
August 202422

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 202514
December 202415
November 202413
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20259
February 202512
January 202511
December 20249
November 202418
October 202417
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20254
February 20257
January 202520
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 20248
August 202422

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations South Hampstead in May 2025

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

1. Harben Road (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting8
Public order5
Robbery5
Theft from the person4
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. B507 (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coleridge Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
6. Broadhurst Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
7. Fairfax Place (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodchurch Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Aberdare Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Rowley Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1

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