Broad Green vs Spitalfields and Banglatown

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
      Spitalfields and Banglatown Metropolitan Police Service

      Broad Green vs Spitalfields and Banglatown Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Broad Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,395 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      30,508 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      38% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broad Green
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,395
      30,508
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,892
      31,530
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      38%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broad Green
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Violent Crime
      3,429 ↓1%
      6,155 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,569 ↑1%
      5,228 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      783 ↓7%
      3,886 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      824 ↓10%
      941 ↓23%
      Burglary
      482 ↑1%
      1,414 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      650 ↓6%
      986 ↓10%
      Drugs
      799 ↑32%
      1,840 ↑31%
      Public Order
      809 ↑2%
      1,756 ↓2%
      Robbery
      356 ↓23%
      920 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      1,033 ↓23%
      2,853 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      377 ↓22%
      3,280 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓21%
      862 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      92 ↑18%
      181 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      130 ↓8%
      206 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broad Green safer than Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Broad Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,395 crimes in the last 12 months. Spitalfields and Banglatown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 30,508 crimes. Spitalfields and Banglatown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broad Green vs Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Broad Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spitalfields and Banglatown shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broad Green and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      In Broad Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,429 incidents). In Spitalfields and Banglatown, it is Violent Crime (6,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broad Green and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Broad Green recorded 2,569 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spitalfields and Banglatown recorded 5,228. 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 Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Violent crime in Broad Green totalled 3,429 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,155 in Spitalfields and Banglatown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broad Green and Spitalfields and Banglatown 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%). Spitalfields and Banglatown recorded 31,530 crimes previously (now 30,508, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broad Green and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      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 Spitalfields and Banglatown has 38%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broad Green and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Broad Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Spitalfields and Banglatown 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 Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      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 Spitalfields and Banglatown on a crime map?

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

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