Cranford vs Hampton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Cranford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hampton North Metropolitan Police Service

      Cranford vs Hampton North Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cranford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,813 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hampton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,847 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cranford
      B Hampton North
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,813
      2,847
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,473
      2,955
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.8%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cranford
      B Hampton North
      Violent Crime
      1,263 ↑26%
      797 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      856 ↑1%
      669 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      211 ↓7%
      187 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      336 ↓1%
      228 ↓10%
      Burglary
      159 ↑31%
      131 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓7%
      203 ↑5%
      Drugs
      180 ↑51%
      80 ↓15%
      Public Order
      237 ↑22%
      175 ↑1%
      Robbery
      56 ↓11%
      32 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      116 ↓4%
      207 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      78 ↓24%
      32 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑56%
      40 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓17%
      26 ↑160%
      Other Crime
      52 ↓20%
      40 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hampton North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cranford safer than Hampton North?

      Cranford has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,813 crimes in the last 12 months. Hampton North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,847 crimes. Hampton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cranford vs Hampton North?

      Cranford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hampton North shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cranford and Hampton North?

      In Cranford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,263 incidents). In Hampton North, it is Violent Crime (797 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cranford and Hampton North?

      Cranford recorded 856 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hampton North recorded 669. 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 Cranford vs Hampton North?

      Violent crime in Cranford totalled 1,263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 797 in Hampton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cranford and Hampton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cranford recorded 3,473 crimes (now 3,813, a change of +9.8%). Hampton North recorded 2,955 crimes previously (now 2,847, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cranford and Hampton North?

      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. Cranford has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Hampton North has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cranford and Hampton North?

      Cranford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hampton North 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 Cranford and Hampton North?

      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 Cranford or Hampton North on a crime map?

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

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