Clapham East vs Fairfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clapham East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Fairfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Clapham East vs Fairfield Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clapham East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,168 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,782 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clapham East
      B Fairfield
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      17,168
      14,782
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,545
      15,194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.6%
      25.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clapham East
      B Fairfield
      Violent Crime
      3,798 ↑1%
      3,826 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,688 ↓7%
      3,362 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      1,489 ↓10%
      939 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      983 ↓33%
      795 ↓12%
      Burglary
      677 ↓19%
      533 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      755 ↓15%
      755 ↓8%
      Drugs
      877 ↑53%
      982 ↑11%
      Public Order
      865 ↓7%
      878 ↑0%
      Robbery
      637 ↓22%
      419 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      1,308 ↑12%
      1,504 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      1,488 ↓21%
      430 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      320 ↓8%
      85 ↓7%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑46%
      120 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      179 ↑15%
      154 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clapham East is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clapham East safer than Fairfield?

      Clapham East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,168 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,782 crimes. Clapham East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clapham East vs Fairfield?

      Clapham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairfield shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clapham East and Fairfield?

      In Clapham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,798 incidents). In Fairfield, it is Violent Crime (3,826 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clapham East and Fairfield?

      Clapham East recorded 3,688 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairfield recorded 3,362. 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 East vs Fairfield?

      Violent crime in Clapham East totalled 3,798 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,826 in Fairfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clapham East and Fairfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clapham East recorded 18,545 crimes (now 17,168, a change of -7.4%). Fairfield recorded 15,194 crimes previously (now 14,782, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clapham East and Fairfield?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 36.6% and Fairfield has 25.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clapham East and Fairfield?

      Clapham East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Fairfield 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 East and Fairfield?

      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 East or Fairfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clapham East and Fairfield. 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.