Eastcote vs Leyton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Eastcote Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Leyton Metropolitan Police Service

      Eastcote vs Leyton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Eastcote
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,218 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leyton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,777 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastcote
      B Leyton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,218
      7,777
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,140
      8,514
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      26.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastcote
      B Leyton
      Violent Crime
      535 ↑5%
      1,884 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      539 ↑2%
      1,827 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      148 ↑6%
      797 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      283 ↑23%
      529 ↓21%
      Burglary
      113 ↓9%
      279 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓16%
      380 ↓5%
      Drugs
      83 ↑219%
      512 ↑31%
      Public Order
      104 ↓4%
      356 ↓7%
      Robbery
      39 ↓5%
      247 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      161 ↓12%
      238 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↓26%
      513 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓69%
      103 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      43 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑32%
      69 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastcote safer than Leyton?

      Eastcote has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,218 crimes in the last 12 months. Leyton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 7,777 crimes. Leyton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastcote vs Leyton?

      Eastcote shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leyton shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastcote and Leyton?

      In Eastcote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (539 incidents). In Leyton, it is Violent Crime (1,884 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastcote and Leyton?

      Eastcote recorded 539 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leyton recorded 1,827. 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 Eastcote vs Leyton?

      Violent crime in Eastcote totalled 535 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,884 in Leyton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastcote and Leyton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastcote recorded 2,140 crimes (now 2,218, a change of +3.6%). Leyton recorded 8,514 crimes previously (now 7,777, -8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastcote and Leyton?

      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. Eastcote has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Leyton has 26.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastcote and Leyton?

      Eastcote falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Leyton 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 Eastcote and Leyton?

      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 Eastcote or Leyton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eastcote and Leyton. 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.