Temple Hill vs Tower Hamlets

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Temple Hill Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Tower Hamlets Kent Police

      Temple Hill vs Tower Hamlets Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Temple Hill
      Kent Police
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.8% trend
      31.2% 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 Temple Hill
      B Tower Hamlets
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,682
      1,271
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,221
      686
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.8%
      ↑85.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Temple Hill
      B Tower Hamlets
      Violent Crime
      635 ↑25%
      491 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      251 ↑92%
      258 ↑121%
      Other Theft
      89 ↑93%
      55 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↑30%
      30 ↑275%
      Burglary
      46 ↑5%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      151 ↑9%
      129 ↑102%
      Drugs
      85 ↑67%
      68 ↑224%
      Public Order
      70 ↓5%
      61 ↑135%
      Robbery
      13 ↑30%
      9 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↑87%
      86 ↑4200%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑29%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓6%
      17 ↑113%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑69%
      43 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Temple Hill is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Temple Hill safer than Tower Hamlets?

      Temple Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,682 crimes in the last 12 months. Tower Hamlets has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,271 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Temple Hill vs Tower Hamlets?

      Temple Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.8% — 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 Temple Hill and Tower Hamlets?

      In Temple Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (635 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 Temple Hill and Tower Hamlets?

      Temple Hill recorded 251 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 Temple Hill vs Tower Hamlets?

      Violent crime in Temple Hill totalled 635 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 Temple Hill and Tower Hamlets in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Temple Hill recorded 1,221 crimes (now 1,682, a change of +37.8%). Tower Hamlets recorded 686 crimes previously (now 1,271, +85.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Temple Hill 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. Temple Hill has a resolution rate of 31.2% and Tower Hamlets has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Temple Hill and Tower Hamlets?

      Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill or Tower Hamlets on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Temple Hill 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.