Clerkenwell vs Monkhams

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clerkenwell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Monkhams Metropolitan Police Service

      Clerkenwell vs Monkhams 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
      12/100
      High Crime
      Monkhams
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,884 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clerkenwell
      B Monkhams
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      32,017
      1,884
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      34,047
      2,240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.3%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clerkenwell
      B Monkhams
      Violent Crime
      4,777 ↓4%
      590 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,945 ↓12%
      348 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      5,922 ↓1%
      133 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      919 ↓22%
      278 ↓40%
      Burglary
      1,298 ↑5%
      114 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      932 ↓17%
      95 ↓35%
      Drugs
      1,161 ↑25%
      63 ↓25%
      Public Order
      1,668 ↑2%
      98 ↓18%
      Robbery
      955 ↓12%
      65 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      2,956 ↑22%
      33 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      5,301 ↓22%
      29 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      893 ↑18%
      5 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑6%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      186 ↓24%
      21 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Monkhams is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clerkenwell safer than Monkhams?

      Clerkenwell has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 32,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Monkhams has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 1,884 crimes. Monkhams scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clerkenwell vs Monkhams?

      Clerkenwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Monkhams shows -15.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clerkenwell and Monkhams?

      In Clerkenwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (5,922 incidents). In Monkhams, it is Violent Crime (590 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clerkenwell and Monkhams?

      Clerkenwell recorded 4,945 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Monkhams recorded 348. 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 Monkhams?

      Violent crime in Clerkenwell totalled 4,777 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 590 in Monkhams. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clerkenwell and Monkhams 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%). Monkhams recorded 2,240 crimes previously (now 1,884, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clerkenwell and Monkhams?

      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 Monkhams has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clerkenwell and Monkhams?

      Clerkenwell falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Monkhams 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 Monkhams?

      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 Monkhams on a crime map?

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