Charlton Hornfair vs Edgware

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
      7/100
      Edgware Metropolitan Police Service

      Charlton Hornfair vs Edgware 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Edgware
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,750 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charlton Hornfair
      B Edgware
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,273
      6,750
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,127
      6,446
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charlton Hornfair
      B Edgware
      Violent Crime
      1,654 ↑6%
      1,664 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      995 ↑16%
      1,573 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      391 ↓5%
      412 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↓18%
      537 ↓5%
      Burglary
      232 ↑15%
      434 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↓17%
      342 ↑19%
      Drugs
      237 ↑48%
      265 ↑1%
      Public Order
      382 ↑9%
      304 ↓9%
      Robbery
      105 ↓8%
      224 ↑46%
      Shoplifting
      358 ↑1%
      582 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      111 ↓12%
      267 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓52%
      30 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑68%
      40 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓19%
      76 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Charlton Hornfair is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charlton Hornfair safer than Edgware?

      Charlton Hornfair has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,273 crimes in the last 12 months. Edgware has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,750 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charlton Hornfair vs Edgware?

      Charlton Hornfair shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Edgware shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Charlton Hornfair, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,654 incidents). In Edgware, it is Violent Crime (1,664 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Charlton Hornfair recorded 995 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Edgware recorded 1,573. 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 Edgware?

      Violent crime in Charlton Hornfair totalled 1,654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,664 in Edgware. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Charlton Hornfair and Edgware 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%). Edgware recorded 6,446 crimes previously (now 6,750, +4.7%).

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

      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 Edgware has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charlton Hornfair and Edgware?

      Charlton Hornfair falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Edgware 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 Edgware?

      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 Edgware on a crime map?

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