Colindale South vs Hanger Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Colindale South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hanger Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Colindale South vs Hanger Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Colindale South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,098 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hanger Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,362 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colindale South
      B Hanger Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,098
      6,362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,201
      6,419
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↓0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      34.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colindale South
      B Hanger Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,859 ↑6%
      1,266 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,818 ↑0%
      1,353 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      473 ↓14%
      475 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      548 ↓9%
      686 ↓2%
      Burglary
      385 ↓7%
      326 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      393 ↑1%
      285 ↑10%
      Drugs
      381 ↑26%
      418 ↑194%
      Public Order
      400 ↑11%
      315 ↓4%
      Robbery
      151 ↑20%
      131 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      322 ↓47%
      788 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      195 ↑63%
      197 ↓24%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↑35%
      54 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑52%
      26 ↑37%
      Other Crime
      77 ↓4%
      42 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hanger Hill is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colindale South safer than Hanger Hill?

      Colindale South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,098 crimes in the last 12 months. Hanger Hill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,362 crimes. Hanger Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colindale South vs Hanger Hill?

      Colindale South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hanger Hill shows -0.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colindale South and Hanger Hill?

      In Colindale South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,859 incidents). In Hanger Hill, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,353 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colindale South and Hanger Hill?

      Colindale South recorded 1,818 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hanger Hill recorded 1,353. 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 South vs Hanger Hill?

      Violent crime in Colindale South totalled 1,859 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,266 in Hanger Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colindale South and Hanger Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colindale South recorded 7,201 crimes (now 7,098, a change of -1.4%). Hanger Hill recorded 6,419 crimes previously (now 6,362, -0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colindale South and Hanger Hill?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Hanger Hill has 34.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colindale South and Hanger Hill?

      Colindale South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hanger Hill 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 South and Hanger Hill?

      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 South or Hanger Hill on a crime map?

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

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