Central Greenford vs Hackney Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Central Greenford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Hackney Downs Metropolitan Police Service

      Central Greenford vs Hackney Downs Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Central Greenford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,024 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Downs
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑153.3% trend
      37% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Greenford
      B Hackney Downs
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,024
      4,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,901
      1,618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↑153.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Greenford
      B Hackney Downs
      Violent Crime
      1,118 ↓3%
      940 ↑166%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      972 ↓3%
      811 ↑127%
      Other Theft
      244 ↓5%
      282 ↑122%
      Vehicle Crime
      384 ↑4%
      220 ↑56%
      Burglary
      188 ↑11%
      195 ↑82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      198 ↑8%
      183 ↑210%
      Drugs
      190 ↑88%
      238 ↑261%
      Public Order
      199 ↓16%
      231 ↑192%
      Robbery
      75 ↓23%
      150 ↑85%
      Shoplifting
      284 ↑53%
      312 ↑7700%
      Theft from Person
      74 ↓28%
      376 ↑114%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      83 ↑77%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑150%
      35 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑89%
      43 ↑187%
      Overall Verdict
      A Central Greenford is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Greenford safer than Hackney Downs?

      Central Greenford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,024 crimes in the last 12 months. Hackney Downs has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,099 crimes. Central Greenford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Greenford vs Hackney Downs?

      Central Greenford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Central Greenford and Hackney Downs?

      In Central Greenford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,118 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 Central Greenford and Hackney Downs?

      Central Greenford recorded 972 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 Central Greenford vs Hackney Downs?

      Violent crime in Central Greenford totalled 1,118 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 Central Greenford and Hackney Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Greenford recorded 3,901 crimes (now 4,024, a change of +3.2%). Hackney Downs recorded 1,618 crimes previously (now 4,099, +153.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Greenford 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. Central Greenford has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Hackney Downs has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Greenford and Hackney Downs?

      Central Greenford 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 Central Greenford 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 Central Greenford or Hackney Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Greenford 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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