Deptford vs Haggerston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Deptford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Haggerston Metropolitan Police Service

      Deptford vs Haggerston Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Deptford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,562 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Haggerston
      Metropolitan Police Service
      24,073 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      39.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Deptford
      B Haggerston
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,562
      24,073
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,246
      24,397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.6%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      39.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Deptford
      B Haggerston
      Violent Crime
      3,012 ↑5%
      5,025 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,390 ↓4%
      4,698 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      829 ↓15%
      2,165 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      612 ↓19%
      1,024 ↓22%
      Burglary
      597 ↓1%
      1,244 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      520 ↓10%
      879 ↓9%
      Drugs
      743 ↑42%
      1,603 ↑54%
      Public Order
      650 ↑1%
      1,209 ↑4%
      Robbery
      386 ↓19%
      867 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      863 ↓23%
      1,436 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      560 ↓31%
      2,701 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      197 ↓2%
      910 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      96 ↑63%
      143 ↑46%
      Other Crime
      107 ↓11%
      169 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Deptford is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Deptford safer than Haggerston?

      Deptford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,562 crimes in the last 12 months. Haggerston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 24,073 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Deptford vs Haggerston?

      Deptford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Haggerston shows -1.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Deptford and Haggerston?

      In Deptford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,012 incidents). In Haggerston, it is Violent Crime (5,025 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Deptford and Haggerston?

      Deptford recorded 2,390 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Haggerston recorded 4,698. 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 Deptford vs Haggerston?

      Violent crime in Deptford totalled 3,012 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,025 in Haggerston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Deptford and Haggerston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Deptford recorded 12,246 crimes (now 11,562, a change of -5.6%). Haggerston recorded 24,397 crimes previously (now 24,073, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Deptford and Haggerston?

      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. Deptford has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Haggerston has 39.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Deptford and Haggerston?

      Deptford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Haggerston 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 Deptford and Haggerston?

      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 Deptford or Haggerston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Deptford and Haggerston. 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.