Hampstead Town vs Woodberry Down

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
      Woodberry Down Metropolitan Police Service

      Hampstead Town vs Woodberry Down 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
      Woodberry Down
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,022 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      36% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hampstead Town
      B Woodberry Down
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,744
      15,022
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,081
      15,644
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      36%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hampstead Town
      B Woodberry Down
      Violent Crime
      801 ↑15%
      3,355 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,013 ↓1%
      3,454 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      417 ↓6%
      1,084 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      577 ↓5%
      771 ↓14%
      Burglary
      372 ↓7%
      585 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      229 ↑15%
      638 ↑2%
      Drugs
      73 ↓15%
      823 ↑7%
      Public Order
      284 ↑9%
      853 ↑3%
      Robbery
      102 ↓41%
      700 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      456 ↓21%
      596 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      314 ↓37%
      1,681 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↓31%
      247 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      106 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑55%
      129 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hampstead Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hampstead Town safer than Woodberry Down?

      Hampstead Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodberry Down has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,022 crimes. Hampstead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hampstead Town vs Woodberry Down?

      Hampstead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodberry Down shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hampstead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,013 incidents). In Woodberry Down, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,454 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hampstead Town recorded 1,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodberry Down recorded 3,454. 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 Woodberry Down?

      Violent crime in Hampstead Town totalled 801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,355 in Woodberry Down. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hampstead Town and Woodberry Down 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%). Woodberry Down recorded 15,644 crimes previously (now 15,022, -4%).

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

      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 Woodberry Down has 36%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hampstead Town and Woodberry Down?

      Hampstead Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woodberry Down 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 Woodberry Down?

      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 Woodberry Down on a crime map?

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

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