Hampstead Town vs Plaistow South

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
      8/100
      Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service

      Hampstead Town vs Plaistow South 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hampstead Town
      B Plaistow South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,744
      13,248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,081
      13,179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hampstead Town
      B Plaistow South
      Violent Crime
      801 ↑15%
      3,586 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↓1%
      2,751 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      417 ↓6%
      927 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      577 ↓5%
      1,172 ↓12%
      Burglary
      372 ↓7%
      407 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      229 ↑15%
      619 ↑8%
      Drugs
      73 ↓15%
      805 ↓1%
      Public Order
      284 ↑9%
      612 ↑12%
      Robbery
      102 ↓41%
      425 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      456 ↓21%
      782 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      314 ↓37%
      854 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↓31%
      77 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      83 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑55%
      148 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hampstead Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hampstead Town safer than Plaistow South?

      Hampstead Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,248 crimes. Hampstead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hampstead Town vs Plaistow South?

      Hampstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hampstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,013 incidents). In Plaistow South, it is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hampstead Town recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow South recorded 2,751. 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 Plaistow South?

      Violent crime in Hampstead Town totalled 801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,586 in Plaistow South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town and Plaistow South 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%). Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes previously (now 13,248, +0.5%).

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

      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 Plaistow South has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hampstead Town and Plaistow South?

      Hampstead Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow South 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 Plaistow South?

      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 Plaistow South on a crime map?

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

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