Bunhill vs Maypole & Leyton Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Bunhill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police

      Bunhill vs Maypole & Leyton Cross Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Bunhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      30,775 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      42.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bunhill
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      30,775
      233
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      32,439
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.7%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bunhill
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Violent Crime
      5,143 ↓4%
      115 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,057 ↓6%
      24 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      4,653 ↓8%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      813 ↓7%
      24 ↓25%
      Burglary
      1,427 ↑4%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      954 ↓16%
      20 ↓33%
      Drugs
      1,707 ↑42%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      1,589 ↓8%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      1,001 ↓8%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3,698 ↑6%
      3
      Theft from Person
      4,479 ↓21%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      911 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      142 ↓1%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      201 ↓13%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bunhill safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bunhill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 30,775 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 233 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bunhill vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bunhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bunhill and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      In Bunhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,143 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bunhill and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bunhill recorded 4,057 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24. 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 Bunhill vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Violent crime in Bunhill totalled 5,143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bunhill and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bunhill recorded 32,439 crimes (now 30,775, a change of -5.1%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes previously (now 233, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bunhill and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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. Bunhill has a resolution rate of 42.7% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bunhill and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bunhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bunhill and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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 Bunhill or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bunhill and Maypole & Leyton Cross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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