Canonbury vs Clapham Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Canonbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Clapham Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Canonbury vs Clapham Park Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Canonbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,549 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clapham Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,173 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canonbury
      B Clapham Park
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,549
      12,173
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,979
      12,457
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.1%
      41.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canonbury
      B Clapham Park
      Violent Crime
      4,153 ↑0%
      2,538 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,114 ↓2%
      2,593 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,866 ↓11%
      1,067 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,060 ↓15%
      918 ↓31%
      Burglary
      944 ↓9%
      485 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      832 ↓10%
      567 ↓2%
      Drugs
      1,049 ↑54%
      491 ↑53%
      Public Order
      1,095 ↑1%
      528 ↓11%
      Robbery
      773 ↑1%
      424 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      1,670 ↑5%
      1,239 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      2,009 ↓8%
      922 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      729 ↓3%
      221 ↑7%
      Possession of Weapons
      93 ↑16%
      58 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      162 ↓4%
      122 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Clapham Park is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canonbury safer than Clapham Park?

      Canonbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,549 crimes in the last 12 months. Clapham Park has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 12,173 crimes. Clapham Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canonbury vs Clapham Park?

      Canonbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Clapham Park shows -2.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canonbury and Clapham Park?

      In Canonbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,153 incidents). In Clapham Park, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,593 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canonbury and Clapham Park?

      Canonbury recorded 4,114 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clapham Park recorded 2,593. 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 Canonbury vs Clapham Park?

      Violent crime in Canonbury totalled 4,153 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,538 in Clapham Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canonbury and Clapham Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canonbury recorded 20,979 crimes (now 20,549, a change of -2.1%). Clapham Park recorded 12,457 crimes previously (now 12,173, -2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canonbury and Clapham Park?

      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. Canonbury has a resolution rate of 35.1% and Clapham Park has 41.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canonbury and Clapham Park?

      Canonbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Clapham Park 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 Canonbury and Clapham Park?

      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 Canonbury or Clapham Park on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.