Cheam vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Cheam Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch Metropolitan Police Service

      Cheam vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cheam
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,221 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      22.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,718 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cheam
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,221
      26,718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,242
      27,401
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      39.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheam
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Violent Crime
      434 ↑19%
      5,101 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      228 ↑19%
      4,627 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      80 ↓34%
      3,091 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↓6%
      946 ↓20%
      Burglary
      92 ↓35%
      1,337 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↑17%
      959 ↓12%
      Drugs
      48 ↑14%
      1,786 ↑48%
      Public Order
      64 ↓24%
      1,286 ↓2%
      Robbery
      12 ↑50%
      888 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓62%
      2,067 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓21%
      3,329 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓31%
      978 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      152 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓57%
      171 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cheam safer than Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Cheam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,221 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 26,718 crimes. Hoxton East and Shoreditch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cheam vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Cheam shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoxton East and Shoreditch shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cheam and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      In Cheam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (434 incidents). In Hoxton East and Shoreditch, it is Violent Crime (5,101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cheam and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Cheam recorded 228 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 4,627. 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 Cheam vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Violent crime in Cheam totalled 434 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,101 in Hoxton East and Shoreditch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cheam and Hoxton East and Shoreditch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cheam recorded 1,242 crimes (now 1,221, a change of -1.7%). Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 27,401 crimes previously (now 26,718, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheam and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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. Cheam has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Hoxton East and Shoreditch has 39.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheam and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Cheam falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Cheam and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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 Cheam or Hoxton East and Shoreditch on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheam and Hoxton East and Shoreditch. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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