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Crime in Hampstead

Hampstead had 4,959 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 20 Camden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Camden area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

NW3, Camden · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hampstead

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135.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 20Camden rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common1230 in 3 months

Month by month

1742 Mar 1626 Apr 1642 May 1632 Jun 1721 Jul 1606 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hampstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1,23025%
violence1,13323%
shoplifting4719%
theft4148%
vehicle crime4108%
burglary3126%
public order2916%
theft from the person2325%

Hampstead against Camden

TypeHampstead per 1,000Middle Camden areaChange
Violence30.945.1▲ 3%
Burglary8.58.6▲ 21%
Vehicle crime11.211.2▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.7▲ 2%
Theft and robbery23.232.9▼ 13%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Hampstead169.8▲ 4%
Belsize Park148.5▲ 3%
Hampstead135.2▼ 1%
Gospel Oak133.6▲ 11%
West Hampstead128.4▲ 11%
Childs Hill87.6▲ 4%
North End75.8▼ 8%
See every Camden area ranked on the crime in Camden page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hampstead a safe area?

Hampstead had about 135.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 20 Camden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Hampstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (1230), followed by violence (1133) and shoplifting (471).