Swalecliffe vs Tower Hamlets

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Swalecliffe Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Tower Hamlets Kent Police

      Swalecliffe vs Tower Hamlets Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Swalecliffe
      Kent Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tower Hamlets
      Kent Police
      1,271 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.3% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Swalecliffe
      B Tower Hamlets
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      285
      1,271
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      222
      686
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.4%
      ↑85.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Swalecliffe
      B Tower Hamlets
      Violent Crime
      115 ↑32%
      491 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↑53%
      258 ↑121%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑0%
      55 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑7%
      30 ↑275%
      Burglary
      15 ↑0%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓13%
      129 ↑102%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      68 ↑224%
      Public Order
      13 ↑160%
      61 ↑135%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      9 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      5
      86 ↑4200%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      17 ↑113%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑86%
      43 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Swalecliffe is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Swalecliffe safer than Tower Hamlets?

      Swalecliffe has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. Tower Hamlets has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,271 crimes. Swalecliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Swalecliffe vs Tower Hamlets?

      Swalecliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tower Hamlets shows +85.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Swalecliffe and Tower Hamlets?

      In Swalecliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Tower Hamlets, it is Violent Crime (491 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Swalecliffe and Tower Hamlets?

      Swalecliffe recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tower Hamlets recorded 258. 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 Swalecliffe vs Tower Hamlets?

      Violent crime in Swalecliffe totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 491 in Tower Hamlets. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Swalecliffe and Tower Hamlets in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swalecliffe recorded 222 crimes (now 285, a change of +28.4%). Tower Hamlets recorded 686 crimes previously (now 1,271, +85.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swalecliffe and Tower Hamlets?

      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. Swalecliffe has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Tower Hamlets has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Swalecliffe and Tower Hamlets?

      Swalecliffe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tower Hamlets is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Swalecliffe and Tower Hamlets?

      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 Swalecliffe or Tower Hamlets on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Swalecliffe and Tower Hamlets. 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.