Colindale South vs Highbury
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Colindale South vs Highbury Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colindale South safer than Highbury?
Colindale South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,098 crimes in the last 12 months. Highbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 19,056 crimes. Highbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Colindale South vs Highbury?
Colindale South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Highbury shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Colindale South and Highbury?
In Colindale South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,859 incidents). In Highbury, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colindale South and Highbury?
Colindale South recorded 1,818 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highbury recorded 4,307. 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 Highbury?
Violent crime in Colindale South totalled 1,859 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,991 in Highbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Colindale South and Highbury 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%). Highbury recorded 19,627 crimes previously (now 19,056, -2.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colindale South and Highbury?
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 Highbury has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Colindale South and Highbury?
Colindale South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Highbury 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 Highbury?
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 Highbury on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colindale South and Highbury. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.