Brook Green vs Bruce Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Brook Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Bruce Castle Metropolitan Police Service

      Brook Green vs Bruce Castle Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Brook Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,496 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bruce Castle
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,720 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      29% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brook Green
      B Bruce Castle
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,496
      12,720
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,674
      12,803
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brook Green
      B Bruce Castle
      Violent Crime
      4,395 ↑6%
      3,609 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,032 ↓4%
      3,016 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1,650 ↓13%
      802 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,067 ↓16%
      976 ↓16%
      Burglary
      767 ↓10%
      450 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      813 ↓1%
      641 ↑0%
      Drugs
      922 ↑23%
      998 ↑31%
      Public Order
      1,086 ↓6%
      607 ↑0%
      Robbery
      460 ↑2%
      416 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      2,879 ↑33%
      252 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      798 ↓37%
      610 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      374 ↓19%
      89 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑18%
      109 ↑54%
      Other Crime
      149 ↑1%
      145 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bruce Castle is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brook Green safer than Bruce Castle?

      Brook Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,496 crimes in the last 12 months. Bruce Castle has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 12,720 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brook Green vs Bruce Castle?

      Brook Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bruce Castle shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brook Green and Bruce Castle?

      In Brook Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,395 incidents). In Bruce Castle, it is Violent Crime (3,609 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brook Green and Bruce Castle?

      Brook Green recorded 4,032 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bruce Castle recorded 3,016. 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 Brook Green vs Bruce Castle?

      Violent crime in Brook Green totalled 4,395 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,609 in Bruce Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brook Green and Bruce Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brook Green recorded 19,674 crimes (now 19,496, a change of -0.9%). Bruce Castle recorded 12,803 crimes previously (now 12,720, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brook Green and Bruce Castle?

      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. Brook Green has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Bruce Castle has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brook Green and Bruce Castle?

      Brook Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Bruce Castle 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 Brook Green and Bruce Castle?

      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 Brook Green or Bruce Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brook Green and Bruce Castle. 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.