Crime in Hampstead Town: statistics, rates and trends
992 crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hampstead Town
- Questions about crime in Hampstead Town
- About this data
992 crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 164 reports (17% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hampstead Town has the 557th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hampstead Town | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 992 | 46,860 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.0 | 216.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,189 | 216,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hampstead Town was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,103 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (678). Over the whole period it rose 39%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 992 | 138.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,083 | 150.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,103 | 153.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 963 | 134.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 678 | 94.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 863 | 120.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 972 | 135.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 866 | 120.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 716 | 99.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hampstead Town over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+31%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-28%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 164 | 22.8 | 2.75 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 21.6 | 1.41 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 20.0 | 4.07 | +17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 17.9 | 0.52 | -6% |
| Other theft | 92 | 12.8 | 2.00 | -10% |
| Burglary | 84 | 11.7 | 3.30 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 9.3 | 5.52 | -28% |
| Public order | 53 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -26% |
| Robbery | 35 | 4.9 | 3.60 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.9 | 2.37 | -18% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -9% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -25% |
Shoplifting in Hampstead Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hampstead Town recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hampstead Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hampstead Town recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hampstead Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hampstead Town recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hampstead Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hampstead Town recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hampstead Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hampstead Town recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hampstead Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hampstead Town recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hampstead Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hampstead Town recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hampstead Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hampstead Town recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hampstead Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hampstead Town recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hampstead Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hampstead Town recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hampstead Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hampstead Town recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hampstead Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hampstead Town recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hampstead Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hampstead Town recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hampstead Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hampstead Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampstead Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frognal | 377 | 52.3 | -62% |
| Belsize | 1,701 | 128.9 | -7% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,732 | 143.9 | +4% |
| West Hampstead | 2,062 | 165.2 | +20% |
| South Hampstead | 1,363 | 115.4 | -16% |
| Haverstock | 1,562 | 132.5 | -4% |
| Highgate | 1,165 | 110.9 | -20% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,761 | 125.9 | -9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hampstead Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hampstead | 74 |
| On or near Keats Grove | 57 |
| On or near Bird In Hand Yard | 56 |
| On or near South End Road | 47 |
| On or near South Hill Park | 41 |
| On or near Prince Arthur Road | 41 |
| On or near Perrin'S Court | 38 |
| On or near Hampstead High Street | 34 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Maryon Mews | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hampstead Town over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 600 | 60.5% |
| Not recorded | 155 | 15.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 11.9% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hampstead Town has an estimated population of 7,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hampstead Town sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hampstead Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Hampstead Town a safe place to live?
Hampstead Town recorded 138.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hampstead Town?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (155).
Is crime in Hampstead Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampstead Town was down 8% on the year before: 992 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,083 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hampstead Town?
Hampstead Town is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hampstead Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.