Edgware vs Hatch Lane and Highams Park North

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
      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North Metropolitan Police Service

      Edgware vs Hatch Lane and Highams Park North 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
      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,646 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      22.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edgware
      B Hatch Lane and Highams Park North
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,750
      2,646
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,446
      2,786
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      22.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edgware
      B Hatch Lane and Highams Park North
      Violent Crime
      1,664 ↑13%
      688 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,573 ↑4%
      659 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      412 ↓5%
      162 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      537 ↓5%
      329 ↓42%
      Burglary
      434 ↑26%
      131 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      342 ↑19%
      147 ↑5%
      Drugs
      265 ↑1%
      126 ↑2%
      Public Order
      304 ↓9%
      124 ↓1%
      Robbery
      224 ↑46%
      68 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      582 ↓20%
      105 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      267 ↑19%
      44 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↓19%
      19 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑38%
      13 ↓7%
      Other Crime
      76 ↑12%
      31 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hatch Lane and Highams Park North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edgware safer than Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      Edgware has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,750 crimes in the last 12 months. Hatch Lane and Highams Park North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,646 crimes. Hatch Lane and Highams Park North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edgware vs Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      Edgware shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hatch Lane and Highams Park North shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edgware and Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      In Edgware, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,664 incidents). In Hatch Lane and Highams Park North, it is Violent Crime (688 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edgware and Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      Edgware recorded 1,573 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hatch Lane and Highams Park North recorded 659. 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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      Violent crime in Edgware totalled 1,664 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 688 in Hatch Lane and Highams Park North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edgware and Hatch Lane and Highams Park North 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%). Hatch Lane and Highams Park North recorded 2,786 crimes previously (now 2,646, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edgware and Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edgware and Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      Edgware falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hatch Lane and Highams Park North 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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North?

      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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edgware and Hatch Lane and Highams Park North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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