Addiscombe East vs Hoxton West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Addiscombe East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Hoxton West Metropolitan Police Service

      Addiscombe East vs Hoxton West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Addiscombe East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,924 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,814 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      39.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Addiscombe East
      B Hoxton West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,924
      26,814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,101
      27,647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      39.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Addiscombe East
      B Hoxton West
      Violent Crime
      1,447 ↑10%
      4,952 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,139 ↓2%
      4,609 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      318 ↓3%
      3,268 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      398 ↓20%
      930 ↓20%
      Burglary
      217 ↓4%
      1,213 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑3%
      905 ↓15%
      Drugs
      197 ↑18%
      1,707 ↑56%
      Public Order
      264 ↑19%
      1,254 ↓2%
      Robbery
      93 ↓18%
      903 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      379 ↓37%
      2,340 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      54 ↑2%
      3,500 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑0%
      933 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑19%
      133 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓3%
      167 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Addiscombe East safer than Hoxton West?

      Addiscombe East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,924 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoxton West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 26,814 crimes. Hoxton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Addiscombe East vs Hoxton West?

      Addiscombe East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoxton West shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Addiscombe East and Hoxton West?

      In Addiscombe East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,447 incidents). In Hoxton West, it is Violent Crime (4,952 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Addiscombe East and Hoxton West?

      Addiscombe East recorded 1,139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoxton West recorded 4,609. 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 Addiscombe East vs Hoxton West?

      Violent crime in Addiscombe East totalled 1,447 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,952 in Hoxton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Addiscombe East and Hoxton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Addiscombe East recorded 5,101 crimes (now 4,924, a change of -3.5%). Hoxton West recorded 27,647 crimes previously (now 26,814, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Addiscombe East and Hoxton West?

      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. Addiscombe East has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Hoxton West has 39.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Addiscombe East and Hoxton West?

      Addiscombe East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoxton West is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Addiscombe East and Hoxton West?

      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 Addiscombe East or Hoxton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Addiscombe East and Hoxton West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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