Chapel End vs Gospel Oak

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Chapel End Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Gospel Oak Metropolitan Police Service

      Chapel End vs Gospel Oak Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Chapel End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,527 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gospel Oak
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,257 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chapel End
      B Gospel Oak
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,527
      12,257
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,661
      12,975
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.4%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chapel End
      B Gospel Oak
      Violent Crime
      1,882 ↑2%
      2,440 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,922 ↓9%
      2,594 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      581 ↓27%
      1,108 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      804 ↓39%
      952 ↓11%
      Burglary
      409 ↓1%
      706 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      444 ↓14%
      515 ↓7%
      Drugs
      575 ↑44%
      371 ↑3%
      Public Order
      449 ↑16%
      720 ↑9%
      Robbery
      237 ↓13%
      289 ↓32%
      Shoplifting
      503 ↓29%
      1,172 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      448 ↓25%
      1,021 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      135 ↓11%
      235 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      49 ↑17%
      43 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      89 ↑6%
      91 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chapel End is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chapel End safer than Gospel Oak?

      Chapel End has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,527 crimes in the last 12 months. Gospel Oak has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,257 crimes. Chapel End scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chapel End vs Gospel Oak?

      Chapel End shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gospel Oak shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chapel End and Gospel Oak?

      In Chapel End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,922 incidents). In Gospel Oak, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,594 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chapel End and Gospel Oak?

      Chapel End recorded 1,922 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gospel Oak recorded 2,594. 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 Chapel End vs Gospel Oak?

      Violent crime in Chapel End totalled 1,882 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,440 in Gospel Oak. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chapel End and Gospel Oak in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chapel End recorded 9,661 crimes (now 8,527, a change of -11.7%). Gospel Oak recorded 12,975 crimes previously (now 12,257, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chapel End and Gospel Oak?

      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. Chapel End has a resolution rate of 27.4% and Gospel Oak has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chapel End and Gospel Oak?

      Chapel End falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Gospel Oak 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 Chapel End and Gospel Oak?

      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 Chapel End or Gospel Oak on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chapel End and Gospel Oak. 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.