Clerkenwell vs Hoe Street

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clerkenwell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hoe Street Metropolitan Police Service

      Clerkenwell vs Hoe Street Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clerkenwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      32,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      41.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoe Street
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,872 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clerkenwell
      B Hoe Street
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      32,017
      11,872
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      34,047
      12,902
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.3%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clerkenwell
      B Hoe Street
      Violent Crime
      4,777 ↓4%
      2,791 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,945 ↓12%
      2,751 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      5,922 ↓1%
      968 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      919 ↓22%
      921 ↓36%
      Burglary
      1,298 ↑5%
      479 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      932 ↓17%
      615 ↓9%
      Drugs
      1,161 ↑25%
      682 ↑65%
      Public Order
      1,668 ↑2%
      665 ↑8%
      Robbery
      955 ↓12%
      349 ↓24%
      Shoplifting
      2,956 ↑22%
      405 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      5,301 ↓22%
      882 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      893 ↑18%
      160 ↓26%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑6%
      70 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      186 ↓24%
      134 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clerkenwell safer than Hoe Street?

      Clerkenwell has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 32,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoe Street has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,872 crimes. Clerkenwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clerkenwell vs Hoe Street?

      Clerkenwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoe Street shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clerkenwell and Hoe Street?

      In Clerkenwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (5,922 incidents). In Hoe Street, it is Violent Crime (2,791 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clerkenwell and Hoe Street?

      Clerkenwell recorded 4,945 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoe Street recorded 2,751. 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 Clerkenwell vs Hoe Street?

      Violent crime in Clerkenwell totalled 4,777 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,791 in Hoe Street. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clerkenwell and Hoe Street in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clerkenwell recorded 34,047 crimes (now 32,017, a change of -6%). Hoe Street recorded 12,902 crimes previously (now 11,872, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clerkenwell and Hoe Street?

      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. Clerkenwell has a resolution rate of 41.3% and Hoe Street has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clerkenwell and Hoe Street?

      Clerkenwell falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoe Street 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 Clerkenwell and Hoe Street?

      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 Clerkenwell or Hoe Street on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clerkenwell and Hoe Street. 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.