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Crime in West Hampstead

West Hampstead had 1,089 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 122.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 20 Camden areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Camden area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

NW6, Camden · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Hampstead

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122.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
19 of 20Camden rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common359 in 3 months

Month by month

318 Apr 374 May 348 Jun 419 Jul 375 Aug 295 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Hampstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour35933%
violence21320%
shoplifting11911%
theft848%
vehicle crime817%
public order636%
burglary484%
drugs414%

West Hampstead against Camden

TypeWest Hampstead per 1,000Middle Camden areaChange
Violence23.943.8▼ 5%
Burglary5.48.6▼ 20%
Vehicle crime9.110.8▲ 31%
Anti-social behaviour40.439.3▲ 47%
Theft and robbery1731▼ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kilburn173.1▼ 7%
South Hampstead154.9▼ 6%
Belsize Park136.3▼ 5%
Hampstead130.1▼ 3%
Mapesbury127.3▼ 7%
West Hampstead122.4▲ 5%
Childs Hill87.8▲ 1%
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 West Hampstead a safe area?

West Hampstead had about 122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 19 of 20 Camden areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in West Hampstead?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (359), followed by violence (213) and shoplifting (119).