Edgware vs Hammersmith Broadway

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Edgware Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hammersmith Broadway Metropolitan Police Service

      Edgware vs Hammersmith Broadway Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Edgware
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,750 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hammersmith Broadway
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,840 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edgware
      B Hammersmith Broadway
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,750
      13,840
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,446
      14,067
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edgware
      B Hammersmith Broadway
      Violent Crime
      1,664 ↑13%
      3,542 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,573 ↑4%
      3,279 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      412 ↓5%
      1,171 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      537 ↓5%
      873 ↓21%
      Burglary
      434 ↑26%
      643 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      342 ↑19%
      667 ↓5%
      Drugs
      265 ↑1%
      689 ↑21%
      Public Order
      304 ↓9%
      824 ↓5%
      Robbery
      224 ↑46%
      289 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      582 ↓20%
      916 ↑8%
      Theft from Person
      267 ↑19%
      429 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↓19%
      327 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑38%
      69 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      76 ↑12%
      122 ↑1%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edgware safer than Hammersmith Broadway?

      Edgware has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,750 crimes in the last 12 months. Hammersmith Broadway has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,840 crimes. Hammersmith Broadway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edgware vs Hammersmith Broadway?

      Edgware shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hammersmith Broadway shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edgware and Hammersmith Broadway?

      In Edgware, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,664 incidents). In Hammersmith Broadway, it is Violent Crime (3,542 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edgware and Hammersmith Broadway?

      Edgware recorded 1,573 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hammersmith Broadway recorded 3,279. 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 Edgware vs Hammersmith Broadway?

      Violent crime in Edgware totalled 1,664 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,542 in Hammersmith Broadway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edgware and Hammersmith Broadway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Edgware recorded 6,446 crimes (now 6,750, a change of +4.7%). Hammersmith Broadway recorded 14,067 crimes previously (now 13,840, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edgware and Hammersmith Broadway?

      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. Edgware has a resolution rate of 27.2% and Hammersmith Broadway has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edgware and Hammersmith Broadway?

      Edgware falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hammersmith Broadway 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 Edgware and Hammersmith Broadway?

      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 Edgware or Hammersmith Broadway on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edgware and Hammersmith Broadway. 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.