Colindale South vs Monkhams

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
      12/100
      Monkhams Metropolitan Police Service

      Colindale South vs Monkhams 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
      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 Colindale South
      B Monkhams
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,098
      1,884
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,201
      2,240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colindale South
      B Monkhams
      Violent Crime
      1,859 ↑6%
      590 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,818 ↑0%
      348 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      473 ↓14%
      133 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      548 ↓9%
      278 ↓40%
      Burglary
      385 ↓7%
      114 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      393 ↑1%
      95 ↓35%
      Drugs
      381 ↑26%
      63 ↓25%
      Public Order
      400 ↑11%
      98 ↓18%
      Robbery
      151 ↑20%
      65 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      322 ↓47%
      33 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      195 ↑63%
      29 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↑35%
      5 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑52%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      77 ↓4%
      21 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Monkhams is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colindale South safer than Monkhams?

      Colindale South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,098 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 Colindale South vs Monkhams?

      Colindale South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — 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 Colindale South and Monkhams?

      In Colindale South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,859 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 Colindale South and Monkhams?

      Colindale South recorded 1,818 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 Colindale South vs Monkhams?

      Violent crime in Colindale South totalled 1,859 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 Colindale South and Monkhams 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%). Monkhams recorded 2,240 crimes previously (now 1,884, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colindale South 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. Colindale South has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Monkhams has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colindale South and Monkhams?

      Colindale South 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 Colindale South 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 Colindale South or Monkhams on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colindale South 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.