Brentford East vs Highbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brentford East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Highbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Brentford East vs Highbury Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brentford East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,252 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      37% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Highbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,056 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brentford East
      B Highbury
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,252
      19,056
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,422
      19,627
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37%
      31.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brentford East
      B Highbury
      Violent Crime
      1,246 ↑9%
      3,991 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,056 ↑6%
      4,307 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      445 ↓6%
      1,524 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      641 ↓24%
      1,031 ↓11%
      Burglary
      272 ↓12%
      742 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      316 ↑29%
      802 ↓2%
      Drugs
      257 ↑54%
      1,196 ↑74%
      Public Order
      261 ↓15%
      1,040 ↑4%
      Robbery
      78 ↑4%
      738 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      362 ↓34%
      1,106 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      180 ↑15%
      1,858 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↓41%
      438 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑64%
      101 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      57 ↑16%
      182 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brentford East is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brentford East safer than Highbury?

      Brentford East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,252 crimes in the last 12 months. Highbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 19,056 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brentford East vs Highbury?

      Brentford East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Highbury shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brentford East and Highbury?

      In Brentford East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,246 incidents). In Highbury, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brentford East and Highbury?

      Brentford East recorded 1,056 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highbury recorded 4,307. 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 Brentford East vs Highbury?

      Violent crime in Brentford East totalled 1,246 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,991 in Highbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brentford East and Highbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brentford East recorded 5,422 crimes (now 5,252, a change of -3.1%). Highbury recorded 19,627 crimes previously (now 19,056, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brentford East and Highbury?

      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. Brentford East has a resolution rate of 37% and Highbury has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brentford East and Highbury?

      Brentford East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Highbury 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 Brentford East and Highbury?

      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 Brentford East or Highbury on a crime map?

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

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