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

West End Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in South Hampstead , and the 265th lowest crime rate of 548 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 148.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% higher than the South Hampstead average (117.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 63.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 52.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 48.9% 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 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.