Balham vs Holland

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Balham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Holland Metropolitan Police Service

      Balham vs Holland Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Balham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,165 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      40.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Holland
      Metropolitan Police Service
      21,135 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Balham
      B Holland
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,165
      21,135
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,835
      21,200
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↓0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.6%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Balham
      B Holland
      Violent Crime
      1,373 ↑10%
      4,221 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,531 ↑11%
      4,568 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      604 ↓7%
      2,044 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      923 ↓9%
      1,086 ↓11%
      Burglary
      364 ↓20%
      915 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      325 ↑1%
      823 ↓3%
      Drugs
      208 ↑60%
      917 ↑17%
      Public Order
      331 ↓4%
      1,173 ↑1%
      Robbery
      190 ↓29%
      461 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      767 ↑56%
      3,280 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      297 ↓11%
      1,052 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      139 ↑5%
      341 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑52%
      110 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑59%
      144 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Balham is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Balham safer than Holland?

      Balham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,165 crimes in the last 12 months. Holland has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 21,135 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Balham vs Holland?

      Balham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Holland shows -0.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Balham and Holland?

      In Balham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,531 incidents). In Holland, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,568 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Balham and Holland?

      Balham recorded 1,531 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holland recorded 4,568. 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 Balham vs Holland?

      Violent crime in Balham totalled 1,373 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,221 in Holland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Balham and Holland in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Balham recorded 6,835 crimes (now 7,165, a change of +4.8%). Holland recorded 21,200 crimes previously (now 21,135, -0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Balham and Holland?

      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. Balham has a resolution rate of 40.6% and Holland has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Balham and Holland?

      Balham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Holland 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 Balham and Holland?

      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 Balham or Holland on a crime map?

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

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