Fairfield vs Underhill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Fairfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Underhill Metropolitan Police Service

      Fairfield vs Underhill 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Underhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,058 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield
      B Underhill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,782
      2,058
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,194
      1,898
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↑8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Underhill
      Violent Crime
      3,826 ↑0%
      524 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,362 ↑3%
      469 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      939 ↓5%
      121 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      795 ↓12%
      142 ↓2%
      Burglary
      533 ↓14%
      102 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      755 ↓8%
      92 ↓23%
      Drugs
      982 ↑11%
      70 ↑67%
      Public Order
      878 ↑0%
      134 ↑34%
      Robbery
      419 ↓20%
      48 ↑92%
      Shoplifting
      1,504 ↓7%
      267 ↑126%
      Theft from Person
      430 ↓17%
      47 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      85 ↓7%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑36%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      154 ↓15%
      28 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fairfield is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield safer than Underhill?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,782 crimes in the last 12 months. Underhill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,058 crimes. Fairfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield vs Underhill?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Underhill shows +8.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairfield and Underhill?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,826 incidents). In Underhill, it is Violent Crime (524 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairfield and Underhill?

      Fairfield recorded 3,362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Underhill recorded 469. 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 Underhill?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 3,826 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 524 in Underhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Underhill 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%). Underhill recorded 1,898 crimes previously (now 2,058, +8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield and Underhill?

      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 Underhill has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Underhill?

      Fairfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Underhill 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 Underhill?

      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 Underhill on a crime map?

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

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