East Ham South vs West Hampstead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Ham South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Hampstead Metropolitan Police Service

      East Ham South vs West Hampstead Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Ham South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Hampstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,791 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Ham South
      B West Hampstead
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,352
      13,791
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,756
      14,197
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Ham South
      B West Hampstead
      Violent Crime
      2,819 ↑10%
      2,459 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,923 ↓9%
      3,441 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      749 ↓21%
      1,183 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      825 ↓19%
      1,095 ↓14%
      Burglary
      261 ↓32%
      834 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      464 ↓2%
      604 ↓1%
      Drugs
      791 ↑29%
      406 ↑39%
      Public Order
      533 ↑17%
      666 ↓14%
      Robbery
      327 ↓9%
      421 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      812 ↑9%
      1,309 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      618 ↓29%
      1,016 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↓44%
      200 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑94%
      67 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      115 ↑24%
      90 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Ham South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Ham South safer than West Hampstead?

      East Ham South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,352 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hampstead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 13,791 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Ham South vs West Hampstead?

      East Ham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — 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 East Ham South and West Hampstead?

      In East Ham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,819 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 East Ham South and West Hampstead?

      East Ham South recorded 1,923 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 East Ham South vs West Hampstead?

      Violent crime in East Ham South totalled 2,819 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 East Ham South and West Hampstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Ham South recorded 10,756 crimes (now 10,352, a change of -3.8%). West Hampstead recorded 14,197 crimes previously (now 13,791, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Ham South 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. East Ham South has a resolution rate of 31.6% and West Hampstead has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Ham South and West Hampstead?

      East Ham South 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 East Ham South 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 East Ham South or West Hampstead on a crime map?

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

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