Cranford vs Homerton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Cranford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Homerton Metropolitan Police Service

      Cranford vs Homerton 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
      Homerton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cranford
      B Homerton
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,813
      15,538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,473
      15,293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.8%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      36.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cranford
      B Homerton
      Violent Crime
      1,263 ↑26%
      3,798 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      856 ↑1%
      3,149 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      211 ↓7%
      1,108 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      336 ↓1%
      916 ↓20%
      Burglary
      159 ↑31%
      788 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓7%
      704 ↑7%
      Drugs
      180 ↑51%
      617 ↑19%
      Public Order
      237 ↑22%
      850 ↓2%
      Robbery
      56 ↓11%
      564 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      116 ↓4%
      1,181 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      78 ↓24%
      1,230 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑56%
      398 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓17%
      101 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      52 ↓20%
      134 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Homerton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cranford safer than Homerton?

      Cranford has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,813 crimes in the last 12 months. Homerton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 15,538 crimes. Homerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cranford vs Homerton?

      Cranford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Homerton shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cranford and Homerton?

      In Cranford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,263 incidents). In Homerton, it is Violent Crime (3,798 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cranford and Homerton?

      Cranford recorded 856 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Homerton recorded 3,149. 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 Homerton?

      Violent crime in Cranford totalled 1,263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,798 in Homerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cranford and Homerton 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%). Homerton recorded 15,293 crimes previously (now 15,538, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cranford and Homerton?

      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 Homerton has 36.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cranford and Homerton?

      Cranford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Homerton 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 Homerton?

      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 Homerton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cranford and Homerton. 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.