Canons vs South Acton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Canons vs South Acton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canons safer than South Acton?
Canons has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,027 crimes in the last 12 months. South Acton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,587 crimes. South Acton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Canons vs South Acton?
Canons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Acton shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Canons and South Acton?
In Canons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,000 incidents). In South Acton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,853 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canons and South Acton?
Canons recorded 1,000 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Acton recorded 1,853. 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 Canons vs South Acton?
Violent crime in Canons totalled 943 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,675 in South Acton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Canons and South Acton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canons recorded 3,576 crimes (now 4,027, a change of +12.6%). South Acton recorded 7,375 crimes previously (now 7,587, +2.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canons and South Acton?
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. Canons has a resolution rate of 29.8% and South Acton has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Canons and South Acton?
Canons falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Acton 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 Canons and South Acton?
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 Canons or South Acton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canons and South Acton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.