Crime in West Hampstead: statistics, rates and trends
2,058 crimes were recorded in West Hampstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 164.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Hampstead at a glance
- Crime trends in West Hampstead
- Types of crime in West Hampstead
- West Hampstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Hampstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Hampstead
- Demographics of West Hampstead
- Questions about crime in West Hampstead
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (566), violence and sexual offences (349) and other theft (217) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 336th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | West Hampstead | Camden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,058 | 46,679 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.9 | 215.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,480 | 216,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in West Hampstead of any year here (2,058 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,058 | 164.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,923 | 154.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,977 | 158.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,910 | 153.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,629 | 130.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,743 | 139.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,797 | 144.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,609 | 128.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,566 | 125.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 177 |
| July 2026 | 200 |
| June 2026 | 157 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 165 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 185 |
| November 2025 | 199 |
| October 2025 | 192 |
| September 2025 | 170 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Hampstead recorded notably more theft from the person (8.3 times the national rate), robbery (3.9 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (36% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 41 to 56 and violence and sexual offences rose from 271 to 349, while criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 54 and vehicle crime fell from 144 to 115.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 566 | 45.4 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 28.0 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Other theft | 217 | 17.4 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 210 | 16.8 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 174 | 13.9 | 1.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 9.2 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Burglary | 103 | 8.3 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Public order | 100 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Robbery | 67 | 5.4 | 1.4 | +20% |
| Drugs | 56 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.9 | 0.8 | +9% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
West Hampstead has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Hampstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Green | 1,197 | 103.4 | -37% |
| South Hampstead | 1,356 | 114.8 | -30% |
| Kilburn | 1,803 | 160.7 | -3% |
| Frognal | 369 | 51.2 | -69% |
| Belsize | 1,656 | 125.5 | -24% |
| Hampstead Town | 958 | 133.3 | -19% |
| Primrose Hill | 1,763 | 126.0 | -24% |
| Gospel Oak | 1,710 | 142.1 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in West Hampstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (231).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 231 |
| On or near West Hampstead | 165 |
| On or near Finchley Road | 147 |
| On or near Lowfield Road | 116 |
| On or near B510 | 101 |
| On or near Nightclub | 88 |
| On or near West Hampstead Thameslink | 70 |
| On or near Fawley Road | 58 |
| On or near Honeybourne Road | 56 |
| On or near West Hampstead Mews | 53 |
Of the 1,492 crimes in West Hampstead with a recorded outcome, 60% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 566 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 899 | 60.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 21.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
West Hampstead has an estimated population of 12,480 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (63%, against 23%), more private renting (48%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (66%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Hampstead average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Hampstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 48.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Hampstead a safe place to live?
West Hampstead recorded 164.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 336th 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 West Hampstead?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 566 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (349).
Is crime in West Hampstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Hampstead was up 7% on the year before: 2,058 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,923 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Hampstead?
About 12,480 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Hampstead?
West 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.