Carshalton South and Clockhouse vs Hackney Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Carshalton South and Clockhouse Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Hackney Downs Metropolitan Police Service

      Carshalton South and Clockhouse vs Hackney Downs Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Carshalton South and Clockhouse
      Metropolitan Police Service
      454 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Downs
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑153.3% trend
      37% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carshalton South and Clockhouse
      B Hackney Downs
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      454
      4,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      461
      1,618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↑153.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carshalton South and Clockhouse
      B Hackney Downs
      Violent Crime
      130 ↓12%
      940 ↑166%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↓1%
      811 ↑127%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓11%
      282 ↑122%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↑4%
      220 ↑56%
      Burglary
      49 ↑29%
      195 ↑82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↓25%
      183 ↑210%
      Drugs
      19 ↑73%
      238 ↑261%
      Public Order
      41 ↑21%
      231 ↑192%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      150 ↑85%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑14%
      312 ↑7700%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      376 ↑114%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      83 ↑77%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      35 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      43 ↑187%
      Overall Verdict
      A Carshalton South and Clockhouse is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carshalton South and Clockhouse safer than Hackney Downs?

      Carshalton South and Clockhouse has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 454 crimes in the last 12 months. Hackney Downs has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,099 crimes. Carshalton South and Clockhouse scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carshalton South and Clockhouse vs Hackney Downs?

      Carshalton South and Clockhouse shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hackney Downs shows +153.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Carshalton South and Clockhouse and Hackney Downs?

      In Carshalton South and Clockhouse, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (130 incidents). In Hackney Downs, it is Violent Crime (940 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carshalton South and Clockhouse and Hackney Downs?

      Carshalton South and Clockhouse recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hackney Downs recorded 811. 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 Carshalton South and Clockhouse vs Hackney Downs?

      Violent crime in Carshalton South and Clockhouse totalled 130 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 940 in Hackney Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Carshalton South and Clockhouse and Hackney Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carshalton South and Clockhouse recorded 461 crimes (now 454, a change of -1.5%). Hackney Downs recorded 1,618 crimes previously (now 4,099, +153.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carshalton South and Clockhouse and Hackney Downs?

      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. Carshalton South and Clockhouse has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Hackney Downs has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carshalton South and Clockhouse and Hackney Downs?

      Carshalton South and Clockhouse falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hackney Downs 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 Carshalton South and Clockhouse and Hackney Downs?

      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 Carshalton South and Clockhouse or Hackney Downs on a crime map?

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

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