Crime in South Hampstead: statistics, rates and trends
1,356 crimes were recorded in South Hampstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Hampstead at a glance
- Crime trends in South Hampstead
- Types of crime in South Hampstead
- South Hampstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Hampstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Hampstead
- Demographics of South Hampstead
- Questions about crime in South Hampstead
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (285), violence and sexual offences (268) and shoplifting (181) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 915th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | South Hampstead | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,356 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.8 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,813 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Hampstead peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,389 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (902). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,356 | 114.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,389 | 117.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,066 | 90.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,036 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,004 | 85.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,141 | 96.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,181 | 100.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 902 | 76.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,053 | 89.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 161 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Hampstead recorded notably more theft from the person (4.0 times the national rate), robbery (2.5 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (34% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 26 to 34 and violence and sexual offences rose from 220 to 268, while criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 34 and theft from the person fell from 113 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 285 | 24.1 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 22.7 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 181 | 15.3 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 12.3 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Burglary | 97 | 8.2 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Other theft | 87 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 80 | 6.8 | 1.7 | -29% |
| Public order | 71 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Robbery | 41 | 3.5 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Hampstead; the highest is West Hampstead (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Frognal (51.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Hampstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilburn | 1,803 | 160.7 | +40% |
| West Hampstead | 2,058 | 164.9 | +44% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | +9% |
| Frognal | 369 | 51.2 | -55% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | +10% |
| Fortune Green | 1,197 | 103.4 | -10% |
| Hampstead Town | 958 | 133.3 | +16% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in South Hampstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (188).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 188 |
| On or near Harben Road | 147 |
| On or near Parking Area | 114 |
| On or near B507 | 93 |
| On or near Priory Road | 60 |
| On or near Belsize Road | 54 |
| On or near Rowley Way | 53 |
| On or near Woodchurch Road | 51 |
| On or near Dorman Way | 50 |
| On or near Broadhurst Gardens | 43 |
Of the 1,071 crimes in South Hampstead with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 285 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 633 | 59.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 23.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
South Hampstead has an estimated population of 11,813 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Hampstead average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | South Hampstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Hampstead a safe place to live?
South Hampstead recorded 114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 915th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in South Hampstead?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (268).
Is crime in South Hampstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Hampstead was down 2% on the year before: 1,356 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,389 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Hampstead?
About 11,813 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Hampstead?
South Hampstead 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.