Crime Rates at West End Lane, London, NW6 2NE

West End Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in South Hampstead , and the 221st lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around West End Lane (NW6 2NE) in the last 12 months was 111.7 per 1,000 residents and was 4.5% lower than the South Hampstead average (116.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 29.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -29.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 137.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West End Lane (NW6 2NE), the main crime hotspot is near West Hampstead. Police recorded 177 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.