Camberwell Green vs Canary Wharf

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Camberwell Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Canary Wharf Metropolitan Police Service

      Camberwell Green vs Canary Wharf Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Camberwell Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,704 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Canary Wharf
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,512 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Camberwell Green
      B Canary Wharf
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,704
      12,512
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,155
      11,744
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      35.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Camberwell Green
      B Canary Wharf
      Violent Crime
      4,146 ↑11%
      3,051 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,779 ↑17%
      2,920 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      1,234 ↓2%
      1,019 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      771 ↓10%
      860 ↑16%
      Burglary
      725 ↓15%
      577 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      760 ↓10%
      555 ↑1%
      Drugs
      902 ↑34%
      739 ↑27%
      Public Order
      838 ↑2%
      710 ↑11%
      Robbery
      588 ↓8%
      280 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      1,122 ↓30%
      970 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      1,235 ↑8%
      480 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      314 ↑5%
      156 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      128 ↑44%
      75 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      162 ↑30%
      120 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Camberwell Green safer than Canary Wharf?

      Camberwell Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,704 crimes in the last 12 months. Canary Wharf has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 12,512 crimes. Camberwell Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Camberwell Green vs Canary Wharf?

      Camberwell Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Canary Wharf shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Camberwell Green and Canary Wharf?

      In Camberwell Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,146 incidents). In Canary Wharf, it is Violent Crime (3,051 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Camberwell Green and Canary Wharf?

      Camberwell Green recorded 3,779 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Canary Wharf recorded 2,920. 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 Camberwell Green vs Canary Wharf?

      Violent crime in Camberwell Green totalled 4,146 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,051 in Canary Wharf. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Camberwell Green and Canary Wharf in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Camberwell Green recorded 16,155 crimes (now 16,704, a change of +3.4%). Canary Wharf recorded 11,744 crimes previously (now 12,512, +6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Camberwell Green and Canary Wharf?

      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. Camberwell Green has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Canary Wharf has 35.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Camberwell Green and Canary Wharf?

      Camberwell Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Canary Wharf 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 Camberwell Green and Canary Wharf?

      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 Camberwell Green or Canary Wharf on a crime map?

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

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