Brownswood vs Highbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brownswood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Highbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Brownswood vs Highbury Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brownswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      34% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Highbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,056 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brownswood
      B Highbury
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,799
      19,056
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,090
      19,627
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      31.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brownswood
      B Highbury
      Violent Crime
      3,309 ↑14%
      3,991 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,911 ↑0%
      4,307 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      1,155 ↓14%
      1,524 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      780 ↓18%
      1,031 ↓11%
      Burglary
      663 ↑0%
      742 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      686 ↑9%
      802 ↓2%
      Drugs
      1,077 ↑42%
      1,196 ↑74%
      Public Order
      890 ↑20%
      1,040 ↑4%
      Robbery
      653 ↓2%
      738 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      555 ↓41%
      1,106 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1,610 ↓23%
      1,858 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      271 ↓11%
      438 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↑49%
      101 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      136 ↑12%
      182 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brownswood is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brownswood safer than Highbury?

      Brownswood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,799 crimes in the last 12 months. Highbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 19,056 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brownswood vs Highbury?

      Brownswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Highbury shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brownswood and Highbury?

      In Brownswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,911 incidents). In Highbury, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brownswood and Highbury?

      Brownswood recorded 3,911 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highbury recorded 4,307. 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 Brownswood vs Highbury?

      Violent crime in Brownswood totalled 3,309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,991 in Highbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brownswood and Highbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brownswood recorded 16,090 crimes (now 15,799, a change of -1.8%). Highbury recorded 19,627 crimes previously (now 19,056, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brownswood and Highbury?

      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. Brownswood has a resolution rate of 34% and Highbury has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brownswood and Highbury?

      Brownswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Highbury 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 Brownswood and Highbury?

      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 Brownswood or Highbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brownswood and Highbury. 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.