East Putney vs Highgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    East Putney Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Highgate Metropolitan Police Service

      East Putney vs Highgate Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      East Putney
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,608 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      43.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Highgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,095 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Putney
      B Highgate
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,608
      4,095
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,830
      4,166
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.4%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Putney
      B Highgate
      Violent Crime
      1,702 ↑13%
      923 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,689 ↑9%
      934 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      670 ↑8%
      280 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      785 ↑12%
      587 ↓2%
      Burglary
      372 ↓4%
      275 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      341 ↓1%
      224 ↑19%
      Drugs
      320 ↑75%
      90 ↑15%
      Public Order
      437 ↑2%
      205 ↑1%
      Robbery
      148 ↑9%
      71 ↓35%
      Shoplifting
      670 ↑39%
      257 ↑34%
      Theft from Person
      237 ↑19%
      167 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      141 ↓30%
      45 ↓34%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑8%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      69 ↑8%
      28 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      B Highgate is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Putney safer than Highgate?

      East Putney has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,608 crimes in the last 12 months. Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,095 crimes. Highgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Putney vs Highgate?

      East Putney shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Highgate shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Putney and Highgate?

      In East Putney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,702 incidents). In Highgate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (934 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Putney and Highgate?

      East Putney recorded 1,689 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highgate recorded 934. 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 East Putney vs Highgate?

      Violent crime in East Putney totalled 1,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 923 in Highgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Putney and Highgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Putney recorded 6,830 crimes (now 7,608, a change of +11.4%). Highgate recorded 4,166 crimes previously (now 4,095, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Putney and Highgate?

      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. East Putney has a resolution rate of 43.4% and Highgate has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Putney and Highgate?

      East Putney falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Highgate 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 East Putney and Highgate?

      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 East Putney or Highgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Putney and Highgate. 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.