Crime Rates at Banister Mews, London, NW6 3RQ

Banister Mews area has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in South Hampstead , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Banister Mews (NW6 3RQ) in the last 12 months was 30.7 per 1,000 residents and was 73.8% lower than the South Hampstead average (116.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 142.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Banister Mews (NW6 3RQ), 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.