Brockley vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brockley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch Metropolitan Police Service

      Brockley vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brockley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,172 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      28.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,718 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brockley
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,172
      26,718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,786
      27,401
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      39.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brockley
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Violent Crime
      3,225 ↑4%
      5,101 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,384 ↑1%
      4,627 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      899 ↓14%
      3,091 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      610 ↓19%
      946 ↓20%
      Burglary
      517 ↓12%
      1,337 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      594 ↓5%
      959 ↓12%
      Drugs
      720 ↑31%
      1,786 ↑48%
      Public Order
      833 ↑13%
      1,286 ↓2%
      Robbery
      379 ↓18%
      888 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      1,038 ↓11%
      2,067 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      585 ↓44%
      3,329 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      159 ↓20%
      978 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↑75%
      152 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      126 ↑29%
      171 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brockley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brockley safer than Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Brockley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,172 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 26,718 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brockley vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Brockley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoxton East and Shoreditch shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brockley and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      In Brockley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,225 incidents). In Hoxton East and Shoreditch, it is Violent Crime (5,101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brockley and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Brockley recorded 2,384 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 4,627. 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 Brockley vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Violent crime in Brockley totalled 3,225 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,101 in Hoxton East and Shoreditch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brockley and Hoxton East and Shoreditch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brockley recorded 12,786 crimes (now 12,172, a change of -4.8%). Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 27,401 crimes previously (now 26,718, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brockley and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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. Brockley has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Hoxton East and Shoreditch has 39.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brockley and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Brockley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Brockley and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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 Brockley or Hoxton East and Shoreditch on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brockley and Hoxton East and Shoreditch. 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.