Brook Green vs Colindale North

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
      7/100
      Colindale North Metropolitan Police Service

      Brook Green vs Colindale North 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Colindale North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,824 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brook Green
      B Colindale North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,496
      6,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,674
      6,671
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      25.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brook Green
      B Colindale North
      Violent Crime
      4,395 ↑6%
      1,802 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,032 ↓4%
      1,647 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      1,650 ↓13%
      408 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,067 ↓16%
      456 ↓9%
      Burglary
      767 ↓10%
      335 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      813 ↓1%
      402 ↑14%
      Drugs
      922 ↑23%
      402 ↑29%
      Public Order
      1,086 ↓6%
      395 ↑17%
      Robbery
      460 ↑2%
      178 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      2,879 ↑33%
      448 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      798 ↓37%
      183 ↑32%
      Bicycle Theft
      374 ↓19%
      52 ↑2%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑18%
      44 ↑110%
      Other Crime
      149 ↑1%
      72 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brook Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brook Green safer than Colindale North?

      Brook Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,496 crimes in the last 12 months. Colindale North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,824 crimes. Brook Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brook Green vs Colindale North?

      Brook Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Colindale North shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brook Green and Colindale North?

      In Brook Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,395 incidents). In Colindale North, it is Violent Crime (1,802 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brook Green and Colindale North?

      Brook Green recorded 4,032 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Colindale North recorded 1,647. 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 Colindale North?

      Violent crime in Brook Green totalled 4,395 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,802 in Colindale North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brook Green and Colindale North 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%). Colindale North recorded 6,671 crimes previously (now 6,824, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brook Green and Colindale North?

      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 Colindale North has 25.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brook Green and Colindale North?

      Brook Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Colindale North 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 Colindale North?

      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 Colindale North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brook Green and Colindale North. 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.