Brixton Rush Common vs Cockfosters

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brixton Rush Common Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Cockfosters Metropolitan Police Service

      Brixton Rush Common vs Cockfosters Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton Rush Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,168 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Cockfosters
      Metropolitan Police Service
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      42.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brixton Rush Common
      B Cockfosters
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      14,168
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,376
      812
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.9%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brixton Rush Common
      B Cockfosters
      Violent Crime
      3,437 ↑5%
      178 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,179 ↓12%
      132 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      1,117 ↓8%
      49 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      843 ↓45%
      99 ↓26%
      Burglary
      523 ↓24%
      76 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      715 ↓10%
      35 ↓29%
      Drugs
      815 ↑29%
      22 ↑57%
      Public Order
      748 ↑3%
      29 ↓31%
      Robbery
      444 ↓34%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      814 ↑25%
      50 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      980 ↓10%
      7 ↓65%
      Bicycle Theft
      288 ↓3%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      102 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      163 ↑22%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cockfosters is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brixton Rush Common safer than Cockfosters?

      Brixton Rush Common has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,168 crimes in the last 12 months. Cockfosters has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 702 crimes. Cockfosters scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brixton Rush Common vs Cockfosters?

      Brixton Rush Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cockfosters shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brixton Rush Common and Cockfosters?

      In Brixton Rush Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,437 incidents). In Cockfosters, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixton Rush Common and Cockfosters?

      Brixton Rush Common recorded 3,179 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cockfosters recorded 132. 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 Rush Common vs Cockfosters?

      Violent crime in Brixton Rush Common totalled 3,437 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Cockfosters. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brixton Rush Common and Cockfosters in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixton Rush Common recorded 15,376 crimes (now 14,168, a change of -7.9%). Cockfosters recorded 812 crimes previously (now 702, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixton Rush Common and Cockfosters?

      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 Rush Common has a resolution rate of 35.9% and Cockfosters has 42.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brixton Rush Common and Cockfosters?

      Brixton Rush Common falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cockfosters 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 Rush Common and Cockfosters?

      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 Rush Common or Cockfosters on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brixton Rush Common and Cockfosters. 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.