Arnos Grove vs Chaucer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Arnos Grove Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Chaucer Metropolitan Police Service

      Arnos Grove vs Chaucer Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Arnos Grove
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,605 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      44.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Chaucer
      Metropolitan Police Service
      28,700 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      43.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arnos Grove
      B Chaucer
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,605
      28,700
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,287
      29,274
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.7%
      43.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arnos Grove
      B Chaucer
      Violent Crime
      1,090 ↓5%
      4,777 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,073 ↓1%
      4,753 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      331 ↓22%
      4,190 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      720 ↑11%
      659 ↑3%
      Burglary
      263 ↓25%
      1,249 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↑15%
      885 ↓9%
      Drugs
      235 ↑41%
      1,025 ↑1%
      Public Order
      189 ↓28%
      1,219 ↑0%
      Robbery
      127 ↓14%
      1,170 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      1,019 ↓35%
      1,864 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      150 ↑1%
      5,955 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓36%
      588 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑5%
      157 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑63%
      209 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arnos Grove is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arnos Grove safer than Chaucer?

      Arnos Grove has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,605 crimes in the last 12 months. Chaucer has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 28,700 crimes. Arnos Grove scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arnos Grove vs Chaucer?

      Arnos Grove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chaucer shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arnos Grove and Chaucer?

      In Arnos Grove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,090 incidents). In Chaucer, it is Theft from Person (5,955 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arnos Grove and Chaucer?

      Arnos Grove recorded 1,073 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chaucer recorded 4,753. 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 Arnos Grove vs Chaucer?

      Violent crime in Arnos Grove totalled 1,090 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,777 in Chaucer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arnos Grove and Chaucer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arnos Grove recorded 6,287 crimes (now 5,605, a change of -10.9%). Chaucer recorded 29,274 crimes previously (now 28,700, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arnos Grove and Chaucer?

      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. Arnos Grove has a resolution rate of 44.7% and Chaucer has 43.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arnos Grove and Chaucer?

      Arnos Grove falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chaucer 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 Arnos Grove and Chaucer?

      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 Arnos Grove or Chaucer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arnos Grove and Chaucer. 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.