Avonmore vs Thornton Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Avonmore Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Thornton Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Avonmore vs Thornton Heath Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Avonmore
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,365 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Thornton Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,491 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Avonmore
      B Thornton Heath
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,365
      7,491
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,409
      7,445
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Avonmore
      B Thornton Heath
      Violent Crime
      4,487 ↑9%
      2,385 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,398 ↑11%
      1,455 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,709 ↓13%
      444 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,023 ↓14%
      729 ↓7%
      Burglary
      818 ↓12%
      298 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      806 ↓5%
      477 ↓2%
      Drugs
      878 ↑26%
      390 ↑7%
      Public Order
      1,132 ↓3%
      428 ↑14%
      Robbery
      411 ↑2%
      209 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,403 ↑7%
      331 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      725 ↓38%
      124 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      353 ↓18%
      41 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      87 ↑19%
      64 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      135 ↓5%
      116 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thornton Heath is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Avonmore safer than Thornton Heath?

      Avonmore has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,365 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornton Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,491 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Avonmore vs Thornton Heath?

      Avonmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thornton Heath shows +0.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Avonmore and Thornton Heath?

      In Avonmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,487 incidents). In Thornton Heath, it is Violent Crime (2,385 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Avonmore and Thornton Heath?

      Avonmore recorded 4,398 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornton Heath recorded 1,455. 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 Avonmore vs Thornton Heath?

      Violent crime in Avonmore totalled 4,487 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,385 in Thornton Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Avonmore and Thornton Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Avonmore recorded 18,409 crimes (now 18,365, a change of -0.2%). Thornton Heath recorded 7,445 crimes previously (now 7,491, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Avonmore and Thornton Heath?

      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. Avonmore has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Thornton Heath has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Avonmore and Thornton Heath?

      Avonmore falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Thornton Heath 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 Avonmore and Thornton Heath?

      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 Avonmore or Thornton Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Avonmore and Thornton Heath. 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.