Hampstead Town vs Southgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hampstead Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Southgate Metropolitan Police Service

      Hampstead Town vs Southgate 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Southgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,830 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      38.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hampstead Town
      B Southgate
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,744
      2,830
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,081
      3,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      38.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hampstead Town
      B Southgate
      Violent Crime
      801 ↑15%
      612 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↓1%
      638 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      417 ↓6%
      192 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      577 ↓5%
      468 ↓7%
      Burglary
      372 ↓7%
      222 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      229 ↑15%
      139 ↑10%
      Drugs
      73 ↓15%
      55 ↓38%
      Public Order
      284 ↑9%
      101 ↓13%
      Robbery
      102 ↓41%
      68 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      456 ↓21%
      220 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      314 ↓37%
      66 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↓31%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑55%
      32 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southgate is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hampstead Town safer than Southgate?

      Hampstead Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,830 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hampstead Town vs Southgate?

      Hampstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southgate shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hampstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,013 incidents). In Southgate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (638 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hampstead Town recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southgate recorded 638. 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 Southgate?

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

      How many crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town and Southgate 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%). Southgate recorded 3,050 crimes previously (now 2,830, -7.2%).

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

      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 Southgate has 38.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hampstead Town and Southgate?

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

      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 Southgate on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.