Crime in West Hampstead: statistics, rates and trends

2,062 crimes were recorded in West Hampstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 561 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Hampstead has the 329th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in West Hampstead was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,062 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,552). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Hampstead 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in drugs (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+33%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-24%) and theft from the person (-16%).

Anti-social behaviour in West Hampstead

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Hampstead recorded 561 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in West Hampstead

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Hampstead recorded 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in West Hampstead

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Hampstead recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in West Hampstead

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Hampstead recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in West Hampstead

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Hampstead recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in West Hampstead

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Hampstead recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in West Hampstead

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Hampstead recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in West Hampstead

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Hampstead recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in West Hampstead

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Hampstead recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in West Hampstead

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Hampstead recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in West Hampstead

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Hampstead recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in West Hampstead

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Hampstead recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in West Hampstead

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Hampstead recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in West Hampstead

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Hampstead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Hampstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Hampstead.

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 West Hampstead over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Hampstead 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.

West Hampstead has an estimated population of 12,480. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Hampstead sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 West Hampstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.