Canning Town North vs Central Greenford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Canning Town North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Central Greenford Metropolitan Police Service

      Canning Town North vs Central Greenford Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Canning Town North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,582 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Central Greenford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,024 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canning Town North
      B Central Greenford
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,582
      4,024
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,263
      3,901
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canning Town North
      B Central Greenford
      Violent Crime
      2,974 ↑5%
      1,118 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,512 ↑9%
      972 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      991 ↓6%
      244 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,102 ↓6%
      384 ↑4%
      Burglary
      582 ↑3%
      188 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      568 ↑4%
      198 ↑8%
      Drugs
      659 ↑22%
      190 ↑88%
      Public Order
      517 ↓13%
      199 ↓16%
      Robbery
      497 ↑15%
      75 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      1,186 ↑6%
      284 ↑53%
      Theft from Person
      731 ↓10%
      74 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      116 ↑16%
      22 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓41%
      25 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      114 ↓13%
      51 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Canning Town North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canning Town North safer than Central Greenford?

      Canning Town North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,582 crimes in the last 12 months. Central Greenford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,024 crimes. Canning Town North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canning Town North vs Central Greenford?

      Canning Town North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Central Greenford shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canning Town North and Central Greenford?

      In Canning Town North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,974 incidents). In Central Greenford, it is Violent Crime (1,118 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canning Town North and Central Greenford?

      Canning Town North recorded 2,512 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Central Greenford recorded 972. 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 Canning Town North vs Central Greenford?

      Violent crime in Canning Town North totalled 2,974 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,118 in Central Greenford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canning Town North and Central Greenford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canning Town North recorded 12,263 crimes (now 12,582, a change of +2.6%). Central Greenford recorded 3,901 crimes previously (now 4,024, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canning Town North and Central Greenford?

      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. Canning Town North has a resolution rate of 33.5% and Central Greenford has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canning Town North and Central Greenford?

      Canning Town North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Central Greenford 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 Canning Town North and Central Greenford?

      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 Canning Town North or Central Greenford on a crime map?

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

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