Brimsdown vs Fairlop

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brimsdown Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Fairlop Metropolitan Police Service

      Brimsdown vs Fairlop Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brimsdown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,941 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Fairlop
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brimsdown
      B Fairlop
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,941
      3,014
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,287
      2,824
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↑6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brimsdown
      B Fairlop
      Violent Crime
      1,120 ↓7%
      937 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      943 ↑4%
      601 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      250 ↓8%
      195 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      391 ↓20%
      244 ↓10%
      Burglary
      216 ↓6%
      103 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓14%
      195 ↑10%
      Drugs
      185 ↑33%
      87 ↑2%
      Public Order
      162 ↓17%
      171 ↑23%
      Robbery
      94 ↓7%
      81 ↑35%
      Shoplifting
      107 ↓61%
      277 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      144 ↑41%
      56 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓42%
      13 ↓52%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓8%
      14 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑5%
      40 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brimsdown safer than Fairlop?

      Brimsdown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,941 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairlop has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,014 crimes. Brimsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brimsdown vs Fairlop?

      Brimsdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairlop shows +6.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brimsdown and Fairlop?

      In Brimsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,120 incidents). In Fairlop, it is Violent Crime (937 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brimsdown and Fairlop?

      Brimsdown recorded 943 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairlop recorded 601. 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 Brimsdown vs Fairlop?

      Violent crime in Brimsdown totalled 1,120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 937 in Fairlop. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brimsdown and Fairlop in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brimsdown recorded 4,287 crimes (now 3,941, a change of -8.1%). Fairlop recorded 2,824 crimes previously (now 3,014, +6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brimsdown and Fairlop?

      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. Brimsdown has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Fairlop has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brimsdown and Fairlop?

      Brimsdown falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Fairlop 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 Brimsdown and Fairlop?

      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 Brimsdown or Fairlop on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brimsdown and Fairlop. 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.