Brixton North vs Thamesmead East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brixton North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Thamesmead East Metropolitan Police Service

      Brixton North vs Thamesmead East Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,475 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thamesmead East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,038 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      24.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brixton North
      B Thamesmead East
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,475
      3,038
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,563
      3,077
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      24.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brixton North
      B Thamesmead East
      Violent Crime
      4,491 ↑3%
      988 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,061 ↓11%
      648 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1,412 ↓18%
      132 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      853 ↓41%
      357 ↓18%
      Burglary
      733 ↓15%
      86 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      891 ↓14%
      240 ↑9%
      Drugs
      975 ↑47%
      176 ↑7%
      Public Order
      1,011 ↑1%
      159 ↑9%
      Robbery
      650 ↓31%
      55 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      1,323 ↓15%
      80 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      1,421 ↓19%
      30 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      366 ↓1%
      10 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑16%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      173 ↑12%
      60 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brixton North is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brixton North safer than Thamesmead East?

      Brixton North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,475 crimes in the last 12 months. Thamesmead East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,038 crimes. Brixton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brixton North vs Thamesmead East?

      Brixton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thamesmead East shows -1.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brixton North and Thamesmead East?

      In Brixton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,491 incidents). In Thamesmead East, it is Violent Crime (988 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixton North and Thamesmead East?

      Brixton North recorded 4,061 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thamesmead East recorded 648. 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 North vs Thamesmead East?

      Violent crime in Brixton North totalled 4,491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 988 in Thamesmead East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brixton North and Thamesmead East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixton North recorded 20,563 crimes (now 18,475, a change of -10.2%). Thamesmead East recorded 3,077 crimes previously (now 3,038, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixton North and Thamesmead East?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Thamesmead East has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brixton North and Thamesmead East?

      Brixton North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Thamesmead East 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 North and Thamesmead East?

      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 North or Thamesmead East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brixton North and Thamesmead East. 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.