Colindale North vs Tolworth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Colindale North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Tolworth Metropolitan Police Service

      Colindale North vs Tolworth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Colindale North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,824 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tolworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,120 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.1% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colindale North
      B Tolworth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,824
      3,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,671
      2,436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↑28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.1%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colindale North
      B Tolworth
      Violent Crime
      1,802 ↑9%
      911 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,647 ↑3%
      698 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      408 ↓17%
      162 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      456 ↓9%
      374 ↑91%
      Burglary
      335 ↓8%
      167 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      402 ↑14%
      235 ↑3%
      Drugs
      402 ↑29%
      143 ↑155%
      Public Order
      395 ↑17%
      161 ↑3%
      Robbery
      178 ↑27%
      40 ↑43%
      Shoplifting
      448 ↓28%
      104 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      183 ↑32%
      37 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      52 ↑2%
      29 ↑26%
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑110%
      18 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      72 ↓13%
      41 ↑78%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colindale North safer than Tolworth?

      Colindale North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,824 crimes in the last 12 months. Tolworth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,120 crimes. Colindale North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colindale North vs Tolworth?

      Colindale North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tolworth shows +28.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colindale North and Tolworth?

      In Colindale North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,802 incidents). In Tolworth, it is Violent Crime (911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colindale North and Tolworth?

      Colindale North recorded 1,647 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tolworth recorded 698. 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 Colindale North vs Tolworth?

      Violent crime in Colindale North totalled 1,802 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 911 in Tolworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colindale North and Tolworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colindale North recorded 6,671 crimes (now 6,824, a change of +2.3%). Tolworth recorded 2,436 crimes previously (now 3,120, +28.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colindale North and Tolworth?

      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. Colindale North has a resolution rate of 25.1% and Tolworth has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colindale North and Tolworth?

      Colindale North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tolworth 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 Colindale North and Tolworth?

      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 Colindale North or Tolworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colindale North and Tolworth. 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.