Clerkenwell vs Nine Elms

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
      8/100
      Nine Elms Metropolitan Police Service

      Clerkenwell vs Nine Elms 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Nine Elms
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,195 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clerkenwell
      B Nine Elms
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      32,017
      16,195
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      34,047
      16,060
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clerkenwell
      B Nine Elms
      Violent Crime
      4,777 ↓4%
      3,274 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,945 ↓12%
      3,863 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      5,922 ↓1%
      1,482 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      919 ↓22%
      634 ↓2%
      Burglary
      1,298 ↑5%
      696 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      932 ↓17%
      636 ↓13%
      Drugs
      1,161 ↑25%
      501 ↑8%
      Public Order
      1,668 ↑2%
      721 ↓6%
      Robbery
      955 ↓12%
      601 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      2,956 ↑22%
      895 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      5,301 ↓22%
      2,312 ↑26%
      Bicycle Theft
      893 ↑18%
      361 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑6%
      89 ↑82%
      Other Crime
      186 ↓24%
      130 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clerkenwell 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 Clerkenwell safer than Nine Elms?

      Clerkenwell has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 32,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Nine Elms has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,195 crimes. Clerkenwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clerkenwell vs Nine Elms?

      Clerkenwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nine Elms shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clerkenwell and Nine Elms?

      In Clerkenwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Other Theft (5,922 incidents). In Nine Elms, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,863 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clerkenwell and Nine Elms?

      Clerkenwell recorded 4,945 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nine Elms recorded 3,863. 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 Nine Elms?

      Violent crime in Clerkenwell totalled 4,777 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,274 in Nine Elms. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clerkenwell and Nine Elms 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%). Nine Elms recorded 16,060 crimes previously (now 16,195, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clerkenwell and Nine Elms?

      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 Nine Elms has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clerkenwell and Nine Elms?

      Clerkenwell falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Nine Elms 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 Nine Elms?

      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 Nine Elms on a crime map?

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

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