Crime in Hampstead Town: statistics, rates and trends
958 crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hampstead Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Hampstead Town
- Types of crime in Hampstead Town
- Hampstead Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hampstead Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hampstead Town
- Demographics of Hampstead Town
- Questions about crime in Hampstead Town
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (162), anti-social behaviour (150) and vehicle crime (130) made up 46% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 619th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hampstead Town | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 958 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.3 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,189 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hampstead Town peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,115 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (703). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 958 | 133.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,095 | 152.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,115 | 155.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 966 | 134.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 703 | 97.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 835 | 116.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,003 | 139.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 868 | 120.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 714 | 99.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hampstead Town recorded notably more theft from the person (5.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (3.6 times the national rate) and robbery (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (49% below) and criminal damage and arson (22% below). On the year before, robbery fell from 47 to 30 and theft from the person fell from 93 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 162 | 22.5 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 20.9 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 18.1 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 17.4 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Other theft | 98 | 13.6 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Burglary | 77 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 65 | 9.0 | 1.7 | -30% |
| Public order | 55 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Robbery | 30 | 4.2 | 1.4 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hampstead Town; the highest is West Hampstead (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Frognal (51.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampstead Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frognal | 369 | 51.2 | -62% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | -6% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | +7% |
| West Hampstead | 2,058 | 164.9 | +24% |
| South Hampstead | 1,356 | 114.8 | -14% |
| Haverstock | 1,541 | 130.7 | -2% |
| Highgate | 1,142 | 108.8 | -18% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Hampstead Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hampstead” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hampstead | 76 |
| On or near Keats Grove | 57 |
| On or near South End Road | 52 |
| On or near Bird In Hand Yard | 50 |
| On or near South Hill Park | 44 |
| On or near Perrin'S Court | 42 |
| On or near Prince Arthur Road | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Hampstead High Street | 32 |
| On or near Coach House Yard | 26 |
Of the 808 crimes in Hampstead Town with a recorded outcome, 71% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 575 | 71.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 14.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hampstead Town has an estimated population of 7,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (75%, against 34%), more households without a car (47%, against 23%) and more private renting (37%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hampstead Town average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hampstead Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 75.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hampstead Town a safe place to live?
Hampstead Town recorded 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 619th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hampstead Town?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Hampstead Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampstead Town was down 13% on the year before: 958 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,095 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hampstead Town?
About 7,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hampstead Town?
Hampstead Town is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.