Barkingside vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barkingside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch Metropolitan Police Service

      Barkingside vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barkingside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,718 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barkingside
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,129
      26,718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,020
      27,401
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      39.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barkingside
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Violent Crime
      1,462 ↑9%
      5,101 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,202 ↑9%
      4,627 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓13%
      3,091 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      455 ↓19%
      946 ↓20%
      Burglary
      155 ↓43%
      1,337 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      262 ↑15%
      959 ↓12%
      Drugs
      131 ↓2%
      1,786 ↑48%
      Public Order
      231 ↑13%
      1,286 ↓2%
      Robbery
      143 ↑14%
      888 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      516 ↑25%
      2,067 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      132 ↓6%
      3,329 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓22%
      978 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑41%
      152 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓18%
      171 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barkingside safer than Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Barkingside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 26,718 crimes. Hoxton East and Shoreditch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barkingside vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Barkingside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoxton East and Shoreditch shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barkingside and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      In Barkingside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,462 incidents). In Hoxton East and Shoreditch, it is Violent Crime (5,101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barkingside and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Barkingside recorded 1,202 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 4,627. 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 Barkingside vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Violent crime in Barkingside totalled 1,462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,101 in Hoxton East and Shoreditch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barkingside and Hoxton East and Shoreditch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barkingside recorded 5,020 crimes (now 5,129, a change of +2.2%). Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 27,401 crimes previously (now 26,718, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barkingside and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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. Barkingside has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Hoxton East and Shoreditch has 39.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barkingside and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Barkingside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Barkingside and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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 Barkingside or Hoxton East and Shoreditch on a crime map?

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

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