Fairfield vs Gospel Oak

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Fairfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Gospel Oak Metropolitan Police Service

      Fairfield vs Gospel Oak Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,782 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gospel Oak
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,257 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield
      B Gospel Oak
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,782
      12,257
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,194
      12,975
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Gospel Oak
      Violent Crime
      3,826 ↑0%
      2,440 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,362 ↑3%
      2,594 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      939 ↓5%
      1,108 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      795 ↓12%
      952 ↓11%
      Burglary
      533 ↓14%
      706 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      755 ↓8%
      515 ↓7%
      Drugs
      982 ↑11%
      371 ↑3%
      Public Order
      878 ↑0%
      720 ↑9%
      Robbery
      419 ↓20%
      289 ↓32%
      Shoplifting
      1,504 ↓7%
      1,172 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      430 ↓17%
      1,021 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      85 ↓7%
      235 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑36%
      43 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      154 ↓15%
      91 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gospel Oak is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield safer than Gospel Oak?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,782 crimes in the last 12 months. Gospel Oak has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,257 crimes. Gospel Oak scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield vs Gospel Oak?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gospel Oak shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairfield and Gospel Oak?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,826 incidents). In Gospel Oak, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,594 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairfield and Gospel Oak?

      Fairfield recorded 3,362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gospel Oak recorded 2,594. 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 Fairfield vs Gospel Oak?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 3,826 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,440 in Gospel Oak. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Gospel Oak in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairfield recorded 15,194 crimes (now 14,782, a change of -2.7%). Gospel Oak recorded 12,975 crimes previously (now 12,257, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield and Gospel Oak?

      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. Fairfield has a resolution rate of 25.2% and Gospel Oak has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Gospel Oak?

      Fairfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Gospel Oak 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 Fairfield and Gospel Oak?

      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 Fairfield or Gospel Oak on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield and Gospel Oak. 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.