West Hampstead vs Woodside

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    West Hampstead Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Woodside Metropolitan Police Service

      West Hampstead vs Woodside Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Hampstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,791 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Woodside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,042 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Hampstead
      B Woodside
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,791
      6,042
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,197
      6,150
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Hampstead
      B Woodside
      Violent Crime
      2,459 ↑7%
      1,860 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,441 ↑3%
      1,299 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      1,183 ↓4%
      396 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,095 ↓14%
      561 ↓18%
      Burglary
      834 ↓18%
      230 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      604 ↓1%
      401 ↑4%
      Drugs
      406 ↑39%
      293 ↓11%
      Public Order
      666 ↓14%
      335 ↑12%
      Robbery
      421 ↓4%
      146 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      1,309 ↓6%
      295 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      1,016 ↓18%
      79 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      200 ↑6%
      29 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↑56%
      43 ↑87%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑6%
      75 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 West Hampstead safer than Woodside?

      West Hampstead has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,791 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,042 crimes. West Hampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Hampstead vs Woodside?

      West Hampstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodside shows -1.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West Hampstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,441 incidents). In Woodside, it is Violent Crime (1,860 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West Hampstead recorded 3,441 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodside recorded 1,299. 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 West Hampstead vs Woodside?

      Violent crime in West Hampstead totalled 2,459 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,860 in Woodside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Hampstead recorded 14,197 crimes (now 13,791, a change of -2.9%). Woodside recorded 6,150 crimes previously (now 6,042, -1.8%).

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

      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. West Hampstead has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Woodside has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Hampstead and Woodside?

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

      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 West Hampstead or Woodside on a crime map?

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