Brompton and Hans Town vs Edgware

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Brompton and Hans Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Edgware Metropolitan Police Service

      Brompton and Hans Town vs Edgware Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Brompton and Hans Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,533 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Edgware
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,750 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brompton and Hans Town
      B Edgware
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,533
      6,750
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,081
      6,446
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brompton and Hans Town
      B Edgware
      Violent Crime
      2,004 ↑1%
      1,664 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,183 ↑0%
      1,573 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      2,136 ↓8%
      412 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,440 ↓26%
      537 ↓5%
      Burglary
      511 ↓17%
      434 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      525 ↓7%
      342 ↑19%
      Drugs
      266 ↑6%
      265 ↑1%
      Public Order
      546 ↓3%
      304 ↓9%
      Robbery
      413 ↓12%
      224 ↑46%
      Shoplifting
      1,155 ↓2%
      582 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2,055 ↓23%
      267 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      180 ↓15%
      30 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑14%
      40 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      77 ↓5%
      76 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brompton and Hans Town is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brompton and Hans Town safer than Edgware?

      Brompton and Hans Town has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,533 crimes in the last 12 months. Edgware has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,750 crimes. Brompton and Hans Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brompton and Hans Town vs Edgware?

      Brompton and Hans Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Edgware shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brompton and Hans Town and Edgware?

      In Brompton and Hans Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,183 incidents). In Edgware, it is Violent Crime (1,664 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brompton and Hans Town and Edgware?

      Brompton and Hans Town recorded 2,183 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Edgware recorded 1,573. 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 Brompton and Hans Town vs Edgware?

      Violent crime in Brompton and Hans Town totalled 2,004 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,664 in Edgware. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brompton and Hans Town and Edgware in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brompton and Hans Town recorded 15,081 crimes (now 13,533, a change of -10.3%). Edgware recorded 6,446 crimes previously (now 6,750, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brompton and Hans Town and Edgware?

      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. Brompton and Hans Town has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Edgware has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brompton and Hans Town and Edgware?

      Brompton and Hans Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Edgware 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 Brompton and Hans Town and Edgware?

      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 Brompton and Hans Town or Edgware on a crime map?

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

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