Alexandra vs Hoxton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alexandra Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Hoxton West Metropolitan Police Service

      Alexandra vs Hoxton West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,998 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      28.3% 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 Alexandra
      B Hoxton West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,998
      26,814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,343
      27,647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      39.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Hoxton West
      Violent Crime
      875 ↑37%
      4,952 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      680 ↑21%
      4,609 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      170 ↓14%
      3,268 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      373 ↑83%
      930 ↓20%
      Burglary
      171 ↑31%
      1,213 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↑8%
      905 ↓15%
      Drugs
      157 ↑115%
      1,707 ↑56%
      Public Order
      139 ↓14%
      1,254 ↓2%
      Robbery
      33 ↑18%
      903 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↑0%
      2,340 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↑54%
      3,500 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓18%
      933 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑220%
      133 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑100%
      167 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hoxton West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra safer than Hoxton West?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,998 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 Alexandra vs Hoxton West?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Alexandra and Hoxton West?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (875 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 Alexandra and Hoxton West?

      Alexandra recorded 680 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 Alexandra vs Hoxton West?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 875 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 Alexandra and Hoxton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alexandra recorded 2,343 crimes (now 2,998, a change of +28%). Hoxton West recorded 27,647 crimes previously (now 26,814, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra 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. Alexandra has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Hoxton West has 39.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra and Hoxton West?

      Alexandra 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra or Hoxton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alexandra and Hoxton West. 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.