Brixton Acre Lane vs Tollington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brixton Acre Lane Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Tollington Metropolitan Police Service

      Brixton Acre Lane vs Tollington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton Acre Lane
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,923 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Tollington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,763 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      32.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brixton Acre Lane
      B Tollington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,923
      19,763
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,272
      19,466
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      32.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brixton Acre Lane
      B Tollington
      Violent Crime
      3,849 ↑3%
      4,088 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,639 ↓10%
      5,086 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      1,409 ↓11%
      1,409 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      943 ↓40%
      1,207 ↓15%
      Burglary
      602 ↓23%
      868 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      774 ↓16%
      882 ↑11%
      Drugs
      909 ↑38%
      1,173 ↑79%
      Public Order
      845 ↓4%
      1,112 ↑19%
      Robbery
      626 ↓28%
      604 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      1,215 ↑22%
      1,266 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      1,486 ↓12%
      1,494 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      343 ↑1%
      279 ↓12%
      Possession of Weapons
      106 ↑38%
      128 ↑54%
      Other Crime
      177 ↑23%
      167 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brixton Acre Lane is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brixton Acre Lane safer than Tollington?

      Brixton Acre Lane has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,923 crimes in the last 12 months. Tollington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 19,763 crimes. Brixton Acre Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brixton Acre Lane vs Tollington?

      Brixton Acre Lane shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tollington shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brixton Acre Lane and Tollington?

      In Brixton Acre Lane, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,849 incidents). In Tollington, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixton Acre Lane and Tollington?

      Brixton Acre Lane recorded 3,639 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tollington recorded 5,086. 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 Brixton Acre Lane vs Tollington?

      Violent crime in Brixton Acre Lane totalled 3,849 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,088 in Tollington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brixton Acre Lane and Tollington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixton Acre Lane recorded 18,272 crimes (now 16,923, a change of -7.4%). Tollington recorded 19,466 crimes previously (now 19,763, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixton Acre Lane and Tollington?

      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. Brixton Acre Lane has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Tollington has 32.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brixton Acre Lane and Tollington?

      Brixton Acre Lane falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tollington 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 Brixton Acre Lane and Tollington?

      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 Brixton Acre Lane or Tollington on a crime map?

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

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