Brownswood vs Ickenham and South Harefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brownswood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Ickenham and South Harefield Metropolitan Police Service

      Brownswood vs Ickenham and South Harefield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brownswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      34% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Ickenham and South Harefield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      406 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brownswood
      B Ickenham and South Harefield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      15,799
      406
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,090
      501
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brownswood
      B Ickenham and South Harefield
      Violent Crime
      3,309 ↑14%
      109 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,911 ↑0%
      121 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      1,155 ↓14%
      25 ↓49%
      Vehicle Crime
      780 ↓18%
      51 ↑0%
      Burglary
      663 ↑0%
      14 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      686 ↑9%
      24 ↓72%
      Drugs
      1,077 ↑42%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      890 ↑20%
      25 ↓24%
      Robbery
      653 ↓2%
      4 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      555 ↓41%
      13 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      1,610 ↓23%
      5 ↓58%
      Bicycle Theft
      271 ↓11%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↑49%
      1
      Other Crime
      136 ↑12%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ickenham and South Harefield is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brownswood safer than Ickenham and South Harefield?

      Brownswood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,799 crimes in the last 12 months. Ickenham and South Harefield has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 406 crimes. Ickenham and South Harefield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brownswood vs Ickenham and South Harefield?

      Brownswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ickenham and South Harefield shows -19% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brownswood and Ickenham and South Harefield?

      In Brownswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,911 incidents). In Ickenham and South Harefield, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (121 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brownswood and Ickenham and South Harefield?

      Brownswood recorded 3,911 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ickenham and South Harefield recorded 121. 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 Ickenham and South Harefield?

      Violent crime in Brownswood totalled 3,309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Ickenham and South Harefield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brownswood and Ickenham and South Harefield 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%). Ickenham and South Harefield recorded 501 crimes previously (now 406, -19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brownswood and Ickenham and South Harefield?

      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 Ickenham and South Harefield has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brownswood and Ickenham and South Harefield?

      Brownswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Ickenham and South Harefield 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 Ickenham and South Harefield?

      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 Ickenham and South Harefield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brownswood and Ickenham and South Harefield. 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.