Fairlop vs South Ruislip

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Fairlop Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Ruislip Metropolitan Police Service

      Fairlop vs South Ruislip Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Fairlop
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Ruislip
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,572 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.7% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairlop
      B South Ruislip
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,014
      1,572
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,824
      1,487
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↑5.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairlop
      B South Ruislip
      Violent Crime
      937 ↑14%
      351 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      601 ↑13%
      323 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      195 ↓9%
      116 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      244 ↓10%
      236 ↑1%
      Burglary
      103 ↓16%
      61 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      195 ↑10%
      93 ↑3%
      Drugs
      87 ↑2%
      61 ↑39%
      Public Order
      171 ↑23%
      75 ↑0%
      Robbery
      81 ↑35%
      27 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      277 ↑18%
      163 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      56 ↓34%
      33 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓52%
      10 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑56%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓20%
      21 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Ruislip is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairlop safer than South Ruislip?

      Fairlop has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,014 crimes in the last 12 months. South Ruislip has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,572 crimes. South Ruislip scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairlop vs South Ruislip?

      Fairlop shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Ruislip shows +5.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairlop and South Ruislip?

      In Fairlop, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (937 incidents). In South Ruislip, it is Violent Crime (351 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairlop and South Ruislip?

      Fairlop recorded 601 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Ruislip recorded 323. 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 Fairlop vs South Ruislip?

      Violent crime in Fairlop totalled 937 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 351 in South Ruislip. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairlop and South Ruislip in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairlop recorded 2,824 crimes (now 3,014, a change of +6.7%). South Ruislip recorded 1,487 crimes previously (now 1,572, +5.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairlop and South Ruislip?

      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. Fairlop has a resolution rate of 31.6% and South Ruislip has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairlop and South Ruislip?

      Fairlop falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Ruislip 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 Fairlop and South Ruislip?

      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 Fairlop or South Ruislip on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairlop and South Ruislip. 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.