De Beauvoir vs Primrose Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    De Beauvoir Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Primrose Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      De Beauvoir vs Primrose Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      De Beauvoir
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,880 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      36% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Primrose Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,368 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A De Beauvoir
      B Primrose Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,880
      15,368
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,437
      16,434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A De Beauvoir
      B Primrose Hill
      Violent Crime
      4,207 ↑9%
      2,953 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,967 ↑9%
      2,910 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      1,632 ↓7%
      1,610 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,022 ↓21%
      915 ↓16%
      Burglary
      1,008 ↓4%
      793 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      783 ↓9%
      572 ↓10%
      Drugs
      1,172 ↑46%
      621 ↑9%
      Public Order
      1,001 ↑4%
      928 ↑8%
      Robbery
      740 ↓11%
      451 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      1,330 ↑26%
      1,387 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1,989 ↓10%
      1,752 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      772 ↓9%
      298 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑30%
      64 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      137 ↓12%
      114 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Primrose Hill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is De Beauvoir safer than Primrose Hill?

      De Beauvoir has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,880 crimes in the last 12 months. Primrose Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 15,368 crimes. Primrose Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in De Beauvoir vs Primrose Hill?

      De Beauvoir shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Primrose Hill shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in De Beauvoir and Primrose Hill?

      In De Beauvoir, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,207 incidents). In Primrose Hill, it is Violent Crime (2,953 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between De Beauvoir and Primrose Hill?

      De Beauvoir recorded 3,967 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Primrose Hill recorded 2,910. 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 De Beauvoir vs Primrose Hill?

      Violent crime in De Beauvoir totalled 4,207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,953 in Primrose Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in De Beauvoir and Primrose Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, De Beauvoir recorded 19,437 crimes (now 19,880, a change of +2.3%). Primrose Hill recorded 16,434 crimes previously (now 15,368, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in De Beauvoir and Primrose 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. De Beauvoir has a resolution rate of 36% and Primrose Hill has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers De Beauvoir and Primrose Hill?

      De Beauvoir falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Primrose 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 De Beauvoir and Primrose 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 De Beauvoir or Primrose Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both De Beauvoir and Primrose Hill. 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.