Fairfield vs Spitalfields and Banglatown

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
      Spitalfields and Banglatown Metropolitan Police Service

      Fairfield vs Spitalfields and Banglatown 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
      Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      30,508 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      38% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,782
      30,508
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,194
      31,530
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      38%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Violent Crime
      3,826 ↑0%
      6,155 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,362 ↑3%
      5,228 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      939 ↓5%
      3,886 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      795 ↓12%
      941 ↓23%
      Burglary
      533 ↓14%
      1,414 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      755 ↓8%
      986 ↓10%
      Drugs
      982 ↑11%
      1,840 ↑31%
      Public Order
      878 ↑0%
      1,756 ↓2%
      Robbery
      419 ↓20%
      920 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      1,504 ↓7%
      2,853 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      430 ↓17%
      3,280 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      85 ↓7%
      862 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑36%
      181 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      154 ↓15%
      206 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield safer than Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,782 crimes in the last 12 months. Spitalfields and Banglatown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 30,508 crimes. Spitalfields and Banglatown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield vs Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spitalfields and Banglatown shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairfield and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,826 incidents). In Spitalfields and Banglatown, it is Violent Crime (6,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairfield and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Fairfield recorded 3,362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spitalfields and Banglatown recorded 5,228. 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 Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 3,826 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,155 in Spitalfields and Banglatown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Spitalfields and Banglatown 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%). Spitalfields and Banglatown recorded 31,530 crimes previously (now 30,508, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      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 Spitalfields and Banglatown has 38%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Fairfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Spitalfields and Banglatown 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 Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      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 Spitalfields and Banglatown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield and Spitalfields and Banglatown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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