Thames View vs West Hampstead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Thames View Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Hampstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Thames View vs West Hampstead Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thames View
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,541 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      32.5% 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 Thames View
      B West Hampstead
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,541
      13,791
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,492
      14,197
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thames View
      B West Hampstead
      Violent Crime
      1,161 ↑12%
      2,459 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      680 ↑7%
      3,441 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      234 ↓27%
      1,183 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      334 ↓12%
      1,095 ↓14%
      Burglary
      125 ↓20%
      834 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      197 ↑3%
      604 ↓1%
      Drugs
      151 ↑15%
      406 ↑39%
      Public Order
      171 ↓1%
      666 ↓14%
      Robbery
      112 ↑13%
      421 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      204 ↓7%
      1,309 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      83 ↑4%
      1,016 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑100%
      200 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑136%
      67 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓4%
      90 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Hampstead is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thames View safer than West Hampstead?

      Thames View has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,541 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hampstead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 13,791 crimes. West Hampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thames View vs West Hampstead?

      Thames View shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Thames View and West Hampstead?

      In Thames View, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,161 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 Thames View and West Hampstead?

      Thames View recorded 680 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 Thames View vs West Hampstead?

      Violent crime in Thames View totalled 1,161 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 Thames View and West Hampstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thames View recorded 3,492 crimes (now 3,541, a change of +1.4%). West Hampstead recorded 14,197 crimes previously (now 13,791, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thames View 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. Thames View has a resolution rate of 32.5% and West Hampstead has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thames View and West Hampstead?

      Thames View 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 Thames View 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 Thames View or West Hampstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thames View and West Hampstead. 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.