Crime Rate in West Hampstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hampstead

The total recorded crimes in West Hampstead, Camden, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hampstead crime rate of 1.36 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 West Hampstead, encompassing approximately 103,640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
West Hampstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • West Hampstead with total crimes: 11
  • West Hampstead with total crimes: 10

How safe is West Hampstead?

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

  • Relative to Camden:

    • In 2024, West Hampstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Camden average, with 1257 crimes compared to 2779.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Hampstead witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

    • In 2023, West Hampstead had fewer crimes than the Camden average, with 2,278 crimes compared to 4,520. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Hampstead witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Camden.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Hampstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Hampstead has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Camden, UK

In 2024, the total West Hampstead crimes were 1,257. The crime rate of West Hampstead in 2024 was 12.13 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Camden.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Hampstead were around 2,278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.98 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Camden.

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

West Hampstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (41 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202518
February 202514
January 202513
December 202429
November 202420
October 202419
September 202417
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202523
March 202516
February 202516
January 202515
December 202416
November 202416
October 202414
September 202423
August 20246

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202516
February 202523
January 202512
December 202435
November 202440
October 202420
September 202417
August 20248
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202533
March 202518
February 202516
January 202516
December 202429
November 202426
October 202421
September 202423
August 202418
July 20244
May 20246

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202535
March 202529
February 202530
January 202532
December 202440
November 202441
October 202448
September 202431
August 202438

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202510
February 20254
January 202514
December 202413
November 202421
October 20249
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 202514
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20258
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
May 20249

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations West Hampstead in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Hampstead (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. West Hampstead (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Finchley Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Finchley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. West Hampstead Thameslink (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dresden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Blackburn Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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