Hampstead Town vs Heaton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hampstead Town vs Heaton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hampstead Town safer than Heaton?
Hampstead Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Heaton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,504 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hampstead Town vs Heaton?
Hampstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heaton shows -5.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hampstead Town and Heaton?
In Hampstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,013 incidents). In Heaton, it is Violent Crime (1,082 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hampstead Town and Heaton?
Hampstead Town recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heaton recorded 752. 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 Hampstead Town vs Heaton?
Violent crime in Hampstead Town totalled 801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,082 in Heaton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town and Heaton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hampstead Town recorded 5,081 crimes (now 4,744, a change of -6.6%). Heaton recorded 3,719 crimes previously (now 3,504, -5.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hampstead Town and Heaton?
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. Hampstead Town has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Heaton has 37.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hampstead Town and Heaton?
Hampstead Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Heaton 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 Hampstead Town and Heaton?
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 Hampstead Town or Heaton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hampstead Town and Heaton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.