Canons vs South Hampstead

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Canons Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      South Hampstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Canons vs South Hampstead Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Canons
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,027 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Hampstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,368 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canons
      B South Hampstead
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,027
      15,368
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,576
      15,583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↓1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      37.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canons
      B South Hampstead
      Violent Crime
      943 ↑17%
      2,661 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,000 ↑21%
      3,680 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      247 ↓23%
      1,316 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      337 ↓1%
      1,210 ↓13%
      Burglary
      320 ↑53%
      924 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↑10%
      665 ↑0%
      Drugs
      146 ↑10%
      454 ↑47%
      Public Order
      162 ↓25%
      733 ↓15%
      Robbery
      113 ↑23%
      467 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      299 ↑36%
      1,719 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      174 ↑18%
      1,109 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓17%
      257 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑25%
      69 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓2%
      104 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Hampstead is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canons safer than South Hampstead?

      Canons has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,027 crimes in the last 12 months. South Hampstead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,368 crimes. South Hampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canons vs South Hampstead?

      Canons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Hampstead shows -1.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canons and South Hampstead?

      In Canons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,000 incidents). In South Hampstead, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,680 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canons and South Hampstead?

      Canons recorded 1,000 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Hampstead recorded 3,680. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Canons vs South Hampstead?

      Violent crime in Canons totalled 943 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,661 in South Hampstead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canons and South Hampstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canons recorded 3,576 crimes (now 4,027, a change of +12.6%). South Hampstead recorded 15,583 crimes previously (now 15,368, -1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canons and South Hampstead?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Canons has a resolution rate of 29.8% and South Hampstead has 37.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canons and South Hampstead?

      Canons falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Hampstead is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Canons and South Hampstead?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Canons or South Hampstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canons and South Hampstead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.