Charlton Hornfair vs Cranham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Charlton Hornfair Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Cranham Metropolitan Police Service

      Charlton Hornfair vs Cranham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Charlton Hornfair
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,273 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Cranham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      860 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.9% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charlton Hornfair
      B Cranham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,273
      860
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,127
      987
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charlton Hornfair
      B Cranham
      Violent Crime
      1,654 ↑6%
      209 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      995 ↑16%
      197 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      391 ↓5%
      41 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↓18%
      122 ↓4%
      Burglary
      232 ↑15%
      31 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↓17%
      44 ↓44%
      Drugs
      237 ↑48%
      28 ↑17%
      Public Order
      382 ↑9%
      36 ↓46%
      Robbery
      105 ↓8%
      13 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      358 ↑1%
      111 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      111 ↓12%
      9 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓52%
      3 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑68%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓19%
      14 ↑180%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cranham is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charlton Hornfair safer than Cranham?

      Charlton Hornfair has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,273 crimes in the last 12 months. Cranham has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 860 crimes. Cranham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charlton Hornfair vs Cranham?

      Charlton Hornfair shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cranham shows -12.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Charlton Hornfair and Cranham?

      In Charlton Hornfair, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,654 incidents). In Cranham, it is Violent Crime (209 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Charlton Hornfair and Cranham?

      Charlton Hornfair recorded 995 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cranham recorded 197. 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 Charlton Hornfair vs Cranham?

      Violent crime in Charlton Hornfair totalled 1,654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 209 in Cranham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Charlton Hornfair and Cranham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charlton Hornfair recorded 5,127 crimes (now 5,273, a change of +2.9%). Cranham recorded 987 crimes previously (now 860, -12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charlton Hornfair and Cranham?

      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. Charlton Hornfair has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Cranham has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charlton Hornfair and Cranham?

      Charlton Hornfair falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cranham 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 Charlton Hornfair and Cranham?

      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 Charlton Hornfair or Cranham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Charlton Hornfair and Cranham. 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.