Marylebone vs West Hampstead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Marylebone Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Hampstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Marylebone vs West Hampstead Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Marylebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      44,481 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      46% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Hampstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,791 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marylebone
      B West Hampstead
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      44,481
      13,791
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      49,236
      14,197
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marylebone
      B West Hampstead
      Violent Crime
      5,214 ↑8%
      2,459 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,270 ↑1%
      3,441 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      8,422 ↓9%
      1,183 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,708 ↓11%
      1,095 ↓14%
      Burglary
      1,319 ↓14%
      834 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      982 ↑3%
      604 ↓1%
      Drugs
      966 ↑41%
      406 ↑39%
      Public Order
      1,507 ↑0%
      666 ↓14%
      Robbery
      1,525 ↓14%
      421 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      5,104 ↑21%
      1,309 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      11,718 ↓30%
      1,016 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      392 ↓2%
      200 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑53%
      67 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      239 ↑41%
      90 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marylebone is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marylebone safer than West Hampstead?

      Marylebone has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 44,481 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hampstead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 13,791 crimes. Marylebone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marylebone vs West Hampstead?

      Marylebone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Hampstead shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marylebone and West Hampstead?

      In Marylebone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Theft from Person (11,718 incidents). In West Hampstead, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,441 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marylebone and West Hampstead?

      Marylebone recorded 5,270 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Hampstead recorded 3,441. 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 Marylebone vs West Hampstead?

      Violent crime in Marylebone totalled 5,214 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,459 in West Hampstead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marylebone and West Hampstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marylebone recorded 49,236 crimes (now 44,481, a change of -9.7%). West Hampstead recorded 14,197 crimes previously (now 13,791, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marylebone and West Hampstead?

      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. Marylebone has a resolution rate of 46% and West Hampstead has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marylebone and West Hampstead?

      Marylebone falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Hampstead 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 Marylebone and West Hampstead?

      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 Marylebone or West Hampstead on a crime map?

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

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