Crofton Park vs West Hampstead
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Crofton Park vs West Hampstead Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crofton Park safer than West Hampstead?
Crofton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,502 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hampstead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 13,791 crimes. West Hampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Crofton Park vs West Hampstead?
Crofton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Hampstead shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Crofton Park and West Hampstead?
In Crofton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,321 incidents). In West Hampstead, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,441 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crofton Park and West Hampstead?
Crofton Park recorded 1,467 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Hampstead recorded 3,441. 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 Crofton Park vs West Hampstead?
Violent crime in Crofton Park totalled 2,321 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,459 in West Hampstead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Crofton Park and West Hampstead in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crofton Park recorded 7,526 crimes (now 7,502, a change of -0.3%). West Hampstead recorded 14,197 crimes previously (now 13,791, -2.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crofton Park and West 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. Crofton Park has a resolution rate of 28.1% and West Hampstead has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Crofton Park and West Hampstead?
Crofton Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West 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 Crofton Park and West 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 Crofton Park or West Hampstead on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crofton Park and West Hampstead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.