Brompton and Hans Town vs Holborn and Covent Garden

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
      13/100
      Holborn and Covent Garden Metropolitan Police Service

      Brompton and Hans Town vs Holborn and Covent Garden 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
      13/100
      High Crime
      Holborn and Covent Garden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61,808 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      46.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brompton and Hans Town
      B Holborn and Covent Garden
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,533
      61,808
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,081
      72,065
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      46.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brompton and Hans Town
      B Holborn and Covent Garden
      Violent Crime
      2,004 ↑1%
      7,547 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,183 ↑0%
      6,684 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      2,136 ↓8%
      13,510 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,440 ↓26%
      1,181 ↓32%
      Burglary
      511 ↓17%
      1,607 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      525 ↓7%
      1,270 ↓14%
      Drugs
      266 ↑6%
      1,749 ↑1%
      Public Order
      546 ↓3%
      2,341 ↓9%
      Robbery
      413 ↓12%
      2,193 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      1,155 ↓2%
      4,425 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      2,055 ↓23%
      18,004 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      180 ↓15%
      861 ↓1%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑14%
      161 ↑1%
      Other Crime
      77 ↓5%
      275 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Holborn and Covent Garden is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 11/100 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 Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Brompton and Hans Town has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,533 crimes in the last 12 months. Holborn and Covent Garden has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 61,808 crimes. Holborn and Covent Garden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brompton and Hans Town vs Holborn and Covent Garden?

      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. Holborn and Covent Garden shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brompton and Hans Town and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      In Brompton and Hans Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,183 incidents). In Holborn and Covent Garden, it is Theft from Person (18,004 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brompton and Hans Town and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Brompton and Hans Town recorded 2,183 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holborn and Covent Garden recorded 6,684. 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 Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Violent crime in Brompton and Hans Town totalled 2,004 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,547 in Holborn and Covent Garden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brompton and Hans Town and Holborn and Covent Garden 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%). Holborn and Covent Garden recorded 72,065 crimes previously (now 61,808, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brompton and Hans Town and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      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 Holborn and Covent Garden has 46.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brompton and Hans Town and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Brompton and Hans Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Holborn and Covent Garden 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 Holborn and Covent Garden?

      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 Holborn and Covent Garden on a crime map?

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

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