Hampstead Town vs Twickenham Riverside

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
      9/100
      Twickenham Riverside Metropolitan Police Service

      Hampstead Town vs Twickenham Riverside Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hampstead Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      37.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Twickenham Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,917 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      43.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hampstead Town
      B Twickenham Riverside
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,744
      3,917
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,081
      3,756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      43.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hampstead Town
      B Twickenham Riverside
      Violent Crime
      801 ↑15%
      833 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↓1%
      788 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      417 ↓6%
      253 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      577 ↓5%
      355 ↑8%
      Burglary
      372 ↓7%
      172 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      229 ↑15%
      461 ↑131%
      Drugs
      73 ↓15%
      118 ↑6%
      Public Order
      284 ↑9%
      223 ↑3%
      Robbery
      102 ↓41%
      80 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      456 ↓21%
      396 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      314 ↓37%
      82 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↓31%
      108 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑55%
      36 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hampstead Town safer than Twickenham Riverside?

      Hampstead Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Twickenham Riverside has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,917 crimes. Hampstead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hampstead Town vs Twickenham Riverside?

      Hampstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Twickenham Riverside shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hampstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,013 incidents). In Twickenham Riverside, it is Violent Crime (833 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hampstead Town recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Twickenham Riverside recorded 788. 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 Twickenham Riverside?

      Violent crime in Hampstead Town totalled 801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 833 in Twickenham Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town and Twickenham Riverside 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%). Twickenham Riverside recorded 3,756 crimes previously (now 3,917, +4.3%).

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

      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 Twickenham Riverside has 43.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hampstead Town and Twickenham Riverside?

      Hampstead Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Twickenham Riverside 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 Twickenham Riverside?

      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 Twickenham Riverside on a crime map?

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

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