Bromley Common and Holwood vs Harefield Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bromley Common and Holwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Harefield Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Bromley Common and Holwood vs Harefield Village Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bromley Common and Holwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,360 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      21.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Harefield Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      453 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley Common and Holwood
      B Harefield Village
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,360
      453
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,422
      386
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↑17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley Common and Holwood
      B Harefield Village
      Violent Crime
      517 ↑1%
      153 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      220 ↓3%
      103 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      89 ↑20%
      28 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      108 ↑4%
      41 ↑28%
      Burglary
      48 ↓6%
      18 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↓12%
      31 ↓47%
      Drugs
      47 ↑12%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      95 ↓11%
      30 ↑50%
      Robbery
      14 ↓22%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓52%
      18 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓6%
      11 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Harefield Village is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromley Common and Holwood safer than Harefield Village?

      Bromley Common and Holwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,360 crimes in the last 12 months. Harefield Village has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 453 crimes. Harefield Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromley Common and Holwood vs Harefield Village?

      Bromley Common and Holwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harefield Village shows +17.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromley Common and Holwood and Harefield Village?

      In Bromley Common and Holwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (517 incidents). In Harefield Village, it is Violent Crime (153 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromley Common and Holwood and Harefield Village?

      Bromley Common and Holwood recorded 220 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harefield Village recorded 103. 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 Bromley Common and Holwood vs Harefield Village?

      Violent crime in Bromley Common and Holwood totalled 517 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 153 in Harefield Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromley Common and Holwood and Harefield Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley Common and Holwood recorded 1,422 crimes (now 1,360, a change of -4.4%). Harefield Village recorded 386 crimes previously (now 453, +17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley Common and Holwood and Harefield Village?

      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. Bromley Common and Holwood has a resolution rate of 21.2% and Harefield Village has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley Common and Holwood and Harefield Village?

      Bromley Common and Holwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Harefield Village 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 Bromley Common and Holwood and Harefield Village?

      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 Bromley Common and Holwood or Harefield Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromley Common and Holwood and Harefield Village. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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