Broad Green vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Broad Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown Metropolitan Police Service

      Broad Green vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broad Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,395 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      24.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,278 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      39.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broad Green
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,395
      12,278
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,892
      12,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      39.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broad Green
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Violent Crime
      3,429 ↓1%
      2,451 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,569 ↑1%
      2,507 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      783 ↓7%
      1,113 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      824 ↓10%
      830 ↑1%
      Burglary
      482 ↑1%
      599 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      650 ↓6%
      457 ↓15%
      Drugs
      799 ↑32%
      480 ↑41%
      Public Order
      809 ↑2%
      513 ↓9%
      Robbery
      356 ↓23%
      429 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      1,033 ↓23%
      1,321 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      377 ↓22%
      1,150 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓21%
      266 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      92 ↑18%
      52 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      130 ↓8%
      110 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broad Green safer than Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Broad Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,395 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury and Queenstown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,278 crimes. Shaftesbury and Queenstown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broad Green vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Broad Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury and Queenstown shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broad Green and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      In Broad Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,429 incidents). In Shaftesbury and Queenstown, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,507 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broad Green and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Broad Green recorded 2,569 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 2,507. 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 Broad Green vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Violent crime in Broad Green totalled 3,429 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,451 in Shaftesbury and Queenstown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broad Green and Shaftesbury and Queenstown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broad Green recorded 12,892 crimes (now 12,395, a change of -3.9%). Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 12,237 crimes previously (now 12,278, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Green and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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. Broad Green has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Shaftesbury and Queenstown has 39.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broad Green and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Broad Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shaftesbury and Queenstown 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 Broad Green and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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 Broad Green or Shaftesbury and Queenstown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broad Green and Shaftesbury and Queenstown. 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.