WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in West Hampstead, Camden

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Hampstead, localized within Camden.

Total Crimes

169
trending_up +2.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

153.48per 1k
trending_up +0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,162

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences31
Anti-social Behaviour29
Other Theft22
Theft from Person22
Shoplifting16
Public Order13
Vehicle Crime10
Robbery8
Drug Offences6
Burglary5
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 4Anti-social behaviour: 4
22
On or near Finchley Road Map
Theft from the person: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2
12
On or near West Hampstead Map
Shoplifting: 5Theft from the person: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
10
On or near Nightclub Map
Other theft: 4Burglary: 2Public order: 1
8
On or near B510 Map
Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 2Drugs: 1
7
On or near Lowfield Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Burglary: 1
7
On or near West Hampstead Thameslink Map
Public order: 3Theft from the person: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
7
On or near Beswick Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near Finchley Road Map
Public order: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Ariel Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Robbery: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4

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Safety comparison within Camden district.

Local Rank

#14safest in Camden

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

113.85per 1k

Local Policing

West Hampstead

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting

To tackle shoplifting offences

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

West Hampstead Team is to tackle the issues raised in the communities in and around the main shopping areas of West Hampstead. Target prolific offenders by applying for Community Behaviour Orders.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Street Population

Challenge and deter the Homeless Population on West End Lane.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Maintain contact with the Street Population Officer to conduct join operations to reduce the ASB and Drug use in West Hampstead. Attempt to Engage with homeless and street population and offer support agencies. Identify and target subjects that are causing ASB, by utilising police powers.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Drug Related Crime

Challenge Drug related crime on Billy Fury Way and surrounding areas.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

Carry out proactive patrols in the specified hot spot areas at targeted times of the day and utilise intelligence led stop and searches. Engage with residents and submit collated information/intelligence gained.

Actioned: 2 Jun 2026

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