Centenary vs Hampstead Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Centenary Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Hampstead Town Metropolitan Police Service

      Centenary vs Hampstead Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Centenary
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,571 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hampstead Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Centenary
      B Hampstead Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,571
      4,744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,680
      5,081
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.3%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Centenary
      B Hampstead Town
      Violent Crime
      995 ↑18%
      801 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      732 ↓15%
      1,013 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      235 ↓4%
      417 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      368 ↓13%
      577 ↓5%
      Burglary
      354 ↑78%
      372 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑8%
      229 ↑15%
      Drugs
      158 ↑16%
      73 ↓15%
      Public Order
      140 ↓2%
      284 ↑9%
      Robbery
      83 ↑41%
      102 ↓41%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓72%
      456 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      145 ↑39%
      314 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓40%
      59 ↓31%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓20%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑26%
      34 ↑55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hampstead Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Centenary safer than Hampstead Town?

      Centenary has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Hampstead Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,744 crimes. Hampstead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Centenary vs Hampstead Town?

      Centenary shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hampstead Town shows -6.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Centenary and Hampstead Town?

      In Centenary, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (995 incidents). In Hampstead Town, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,013 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Centenary and Hampstead Town?

      Centenary recorded 732 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hampstead Town recorded 1,013. 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 Centenary vs Hampstead Town?

      Violent crime in Centenary totalled 995 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 801 in Hampstead Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Centenary and Hampstead Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Centenary recorded 3,680 crimes (now 3,571, a change of -3%). Hampstead Town recorded 5,081 crimes previously (now 4,744, -6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Centenary and Hampstead Town?

      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. Centenary has a resolution rate of 22.3% and Hampstead Town has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Centenary and Hampstead Town?

      Centenary falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hampstead Town 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 Centenary and Hampstead Town?

      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 Centenary or Hampstead Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Centenary and Hampstead Town. 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.