Bunhill vs Shirley North

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
      9/100
      Shirley North Metropolitan Police Service

      Bunhill vs Shirley North 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shirley North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,845 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bunhill
      B Shirley North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      30,775
      2,845
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      32,439
      2,927
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.7%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bunhill
      B Shirley North
      Violent Crime
      5,143 ↓4%
      831 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,057 ↓6%
      546 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      4,653 ↓8%
      171 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      813 ↓7%
      281 ↓18%
      Burglary
      1,427 ↑4%
      143 ↑31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      954 ↓16%
      185 ↑10%
      Drugs
      1,707 ↑42%
      92 ↓18%
      Public Order
      1,589 ↓8%
      152 ↑9%
      Robbery
      1,001 ↓8%
      55 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      3,698 ↑6%
      308 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      4,479 ↓21%
      29 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      911 ↑9%
      10 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      142 ↓1%
      15 ↓32%
      Other Crime
      201 ↓13%
      27 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bunhill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bunhill safer than Shirley North?

      Bunhill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 30,775 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirley North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,845 crimes. Bunhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bunhill vs Shirley North?

      Bunhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirley North shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bunhill and Shirley North?

      In Bunhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,143 incidents). In Shirley North, it is Violent Crime (831 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bunhill and Shirley North?

      Bunhill recorded 4,057 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirley North recorded 546. 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 Shirley North?

      Violent crime in Bunhill totalled 5,143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 831 in Shirley North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bunhill and Shirley North 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%). Shirley North recorded 2,927 crimes previously (now 2,845, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bunhill and Shirley 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. Bunhill has a resolution rate of 42.7% and Shirley North has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bunhill and Shirley North?

      Bunhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shirley 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 Bunhill and Shirley 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 Bunhill or Shirley North on a crime map?

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

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