Clapham Common and Abbeville vs Edgware

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clapham Common and Abbeville Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Edgware Metropolitan Police Service

      Clapham Common and Abbeville vs Edgware Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clapham Common and Abbeville
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,115 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      41.4% 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 Clapham Common and Abbeville
      B Edgware
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,115
      6,750
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,526
      6,446
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.4%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clapham Common and Abbeville
      B Edgware
      Violent Crime
      2,402 ↑4%
      1,664 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,439 ↑0%
      1,573 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      1,110 ↓7%
      412 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,087 ↓23%
      537 ↓5%
      Burglary
      529 ↓25%
      434 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      530 ↓11%
      342 ↑19%
      Drugs
      472 ↑63%
      265 ↑1%
      Public Order
      529 ↓8%
      304 ↓9%
      Robbery
      415 ↓23%
      224 ↑46%
      Shoplifting
      1,286 ↑23%
      582 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      945 ↓12%
      267 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      201 ↓6%
      30 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑44%
      40 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      118 ↑23%
      76 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clapham Common and Abbeville is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clapham Common and Abbeville safer than Edgware?

      Clapham Common and Abbeville has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,115 crimes in the last 12 months. Edgware has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,750 crimes. Clapham Common and Abbeville scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clapham Common and Abbeville vs Edgware?

      Clapham Common and Abbeville shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Clapham Common and Abbeville and Edgware?

      In Clapham Common and Abbeville, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,439 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 Clapham Common and Abbeville and Edgware?

      Clapham Common and Abbeville recorded 2,439 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 Clapham Common and Abbeville vs Edgware?

      Violent crime in Clapham Common and Abbeville totalled 2,402 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 Clapham Common and Abbeville and Edgware in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clapham Common and Abbeville recorded 12,526 crimes (now 12,115, a change of -3.3%). Edgware recorded 6,446 crimes previously (now 6,750, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clapham Common and Abbeville 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. Clapham Common and Abbeville has a resolution rate of 41.4% and Edgware has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clapham Common and Abbeville and Edgware?

      Clapham Common and Abbeville 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 Clapham Common and Abbeville 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 Clapham Common and Abbeville or Edgware on a crime map?

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

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