Eastbury vs Lower Edmonton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Eastbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Lower Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service

      Eastbury vs Lower Edmonton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Eastbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,052 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lower Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,769 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastbury
      B Lower Edmonton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,052
      6,769
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,127
      6,917
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastbury
      B Lower Edmonton
      Violent Crime
      1,800 ↑9%
      1,748 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      968 ↑5%
      1,453 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      302 ↓31%
      481 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      475 ↓22%
      625 ↓21%
      Burglary
      189 ↓15%
      326 ↑16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      280 ↑1%
      350 ↓5%
      Drugs
      225 ↑26%
      559 ↑29%
      Public Order
      235 ↓5%
      335 ↑24%
      Robbery
      198 ↑28%
      173 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↓31%
      283 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      128 ↓7%
      238 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑23%
      48 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑88%
      51 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      80 ↑5%
      99 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lower Edmonton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastbury safer than Lower Edmonton?

      Eastbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,052 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,769 crimes. Lower Edmonton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastbury vs Lower Edmonton?

      Eastbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Edmonton shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastbury and Lower Edmonton?

      In Eastbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,800 incidents). In Lower Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (1,748 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastbury and Lower Edmonton?

      Eastbury recorded 968 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Edmonton recorded 1,453. 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 Eastbury vs Lower Edmonton?

      Violent crime in Eastbury totalled 1,800 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,748 in Lower Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastbury and Lower Edmonton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastbury recorded 5,127 crimes (now 5,052, a change of -1.5%). Lower Edmonton recorded 6,917 crimes previously (now 6,769, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastbury and Lower Edmonton?

      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. Eastbury has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Lower Edmonton has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastbury and Lower Edmonton?

      Eastbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lower Edmonton 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 Eastbury and Lower Edmonton?

      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 Eastbury or Lower Edmonton on a crime map?

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

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