Hampstead Town vs Orpington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hampstead Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Orpington Metropolitan Police Service

      Hampstead Town vs Orpington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hampstead Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Orpington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,450 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hampstead Town
      B Orpington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,744
      2,450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,081
      2,511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hampstead Town
      B Orpington
      Violent Crime
      801 ↑15%
      612 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↓1%
      525 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      417 ↓6%
      114 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      577 ↓5%
      244 ↓4%
      Burglary
      372 ↓7%
      99 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      229 ↑15%
      218 ↓12%
      Drugs
      73 ↓15%
      73 ↑28%
      Public Order
      284 ↑9%
      156 ↑16%
      Robbery
      102 ↓41%
      43 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      456 ↓21%
      265 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      314 ↓37%
      45 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↓31%
      11 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑55%
      27 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hampstead Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hampstead Town safer than Orpington?

      Hampstead Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Orpington has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,450 crimes. Hampstead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hampstead Town vs Orpington?

      Hampstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Orpington shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hampstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,013 incidents). In Orpington, it is Violent Crime (612 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hampstead Town recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Orpington recorded 525. 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 Orpington?

      Violent crime in Hampstead Town totalled 801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 612 in Orpington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town and Orpington 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%). Orpington recorded 2,511 crimes previously (now 2,450, -2.4%).

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

      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 Orpington has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hampstead Town and Orpington?

      Hampstead Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Orpington 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 Orpington?

      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 Orpington on a crime map?

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

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