Canning Town North vs North Richmond

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
      10/100
      North Richmond Metropolitan Police Service

      Canning Town North vs North Richmond 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canning Town North
      B North Richmond
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,582
      3,286
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,263
      3,549
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      35.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canning Town North
      B North Richmond
      Violent Crime
      2,974 ↑5%
      648 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,512 ↑9%
      766 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      991 ↓6%
      277 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,102 ↓6%
      346 ↓3%
      Burglary
      582 ↑3%
      201 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      568 ↑4%
      186 ↓12%
      Drugs
      659 ↑22%
      76 ↓22%
      Public Order
      517 ↓13%
      162 ↓17%
      Robbery
      497 ↑15%
      69 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      1,186 ↑6%
      334 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      731 ↓10%
      102 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      116 ↑16%
      78 ↑5%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓41%
      16 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      114 ↓13%
      25 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canning Town North safer than North Richmond?

      Canning Town North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,582 crimes in the last 12 months. North Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,286 crimes. North Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canning Town North vs North Richmond?

      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. North Richmond shows -7.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Canning Town North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,974 incidents). In North Richmond, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (766 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Canning Town North recorded 2,512 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Richmond recorded 766. 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 North Richmond?

      Violent crime in Canning Town North totalled 2,974 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 648 in North Richmond. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canning Town North and North Richmond 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%). North Richmond recorded 3,549 crimes previously (now 3,286, -7.4%).

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

      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 North Richmond has 35.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canning Town North and North Richmond?

      Canning Town North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. North Richmond 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 North Richmond?

      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 North Richmond on a crime map?

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

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