Fairfield vs Lavender Fields

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
      Lavender Fields Metropolitan Police Service

      Fairfield vs Lavender Fields 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
      Lavender Fields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,823 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield
      B Lavender Fields
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,782
      6,823
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,194
      7,062
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Lavender Fields
      Violent Crime
      3,826 ↑0%
      1,971 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,362 ↑3%
      1,375 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      939 ↓5%
      445 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      795 ↓12%
      428 ↓24%
      Burglary
      533 ↓14%
      304 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      755 ↓8%
      415 ↓6%
      Drugs
      982 ↑11%
      325 ↑29%
      Public Order
      878 ↑0%
      404 ↑6%
      Robbery
      419 ↓20%
      165 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      1,504 ↓7%
      656 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      430 ↓17%
      133 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      85 ↓7%
      73 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑36%
      38 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      154 ↓15%
      91 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lavender Fields 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 Lavender Fields?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,782 crimes in the last 12 months. Lavender Fields has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,823 crimes. Lavender Fields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield vs Lavender Fields?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lavender Fields shows -3.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairfield and Lavender Fields?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,826 incidents). In Lavender Fields, it is Violent Crime (1,971 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairfield and Lavender Fields?

      Fairfield recorded 3,362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lavender Fields recorded 1,375. 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 Lavender Fields?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 3,826 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,971 in Lavender Fields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Lavender Fields 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%). Lavender Fields recorded 7,062 crimes previously (now 6,823, -3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield and Lavender Fields?

      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 Lavender Fields has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Lavender Fields?

      Fairfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lavender Fields 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 Lavender Fields?

      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 Lavender Fields on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield and Lavender Fields. 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.