South Hampstead vs Stanley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    South Hampstead Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Stanley Metropolitan Police Service

      South Hampstead vs Stanley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Hampstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,368 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stanley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,560 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Hampstead
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,368
      14,560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,583
      15,283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      33.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Hampstead
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      2,661 ↑10%
      2,814 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,680 ↑8%
      2,911 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      1,316 ↓2%
      1,814 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,210 ↓13%
      1,455 ↓18%
      Burglary
      924 ↓12%
      728 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      665 ↑0%
      577 ↓11%
      Drugs
      454 ↑47%
      473 ↑53%
      Public Order
      733 ↓15%
      738 ↑5%
      Robbery
      467 ↓10%
      358 ↑5%
      Shoplifting
      1,719 ↓3%
      1,203 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      1,109 ↓25%
      1,088 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      257 ↑14%
      258 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑77%
      47 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      104 ↑8%
      96 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Hampstead safer than Stanley?

      South Hampstead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,368 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 14,560 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Hampstead vs Stanley?

      South Hampstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In South Hampstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,680 incidents). In Stanley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      South Hampstead recorded 3,680 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 2,911. 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 South Hampstead vs Stanley?

      Violent crime in South Hampstead totalled 2,661 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,814 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Hampstead and Stanley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Hampstead recorded 15,583 crimes (now 15,368, a change of -1.4%). Stanley recorded 15,283 crimes previously (now 14,560, -4.7%).

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

      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. South Hampstead has a resolution rate of 37.3% and Stanley has 33.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Hampstead and Stanley?

      South Hampstead falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stanley 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 South Hampstead and Stanley?

      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 South Hampstead or Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Hampstead and Stanley. 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.