Faraday vs Newington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Faraday Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Newington Metropolitan Police Service

      Faraday vs Newington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Faraday
      Metropolitan Police Service
      21,295 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      40.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Faraday
      B Newington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      21,295
      22,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,626
      21,619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Faraday
      B Newington
      Violent Crime
      4,565 ↑6%
      4,746 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,729 ↑9%
      4,566 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1,720 ↑4%
      1,864 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      875 ↓3%
      660 ↓6%
      Burglary
      975 ↓12%
      840 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      869 ↓5%
      858 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1,059 ↑23%
      1,026 ↑21%
      Public Order
      978 ↑7%
      990 ↓4%
      Robbery
      858 ↑4%
      1,038 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,408 ↓24%
      1,283 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      2,464 ↑7%
      3,589 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      431 ↑8%
      448 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      164 ↑80%
      154 ↑57%
      Other Crime
      200 ↑23%
      228 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newington is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Faraday safer than Newington?

      Faraday has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 21,295 crimes in the last 12 months. Newington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 22,290 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Faraday vs Newington?

      Faraday shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newington shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Faraday and Newington?

      In Faraday, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,729 incidents). In Newington, it is Violent Crime (4,746 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Faraday and Newington?

      Faraday recorded 4,729 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newington recorded 4,566. 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 Faraday vs Newington?

      Violent crime in Faraday totalled 4,565 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,746 in Newington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Faraday and Newington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Faraday recorded 20,626 crimes (now 21,295, a change of +3.2%). Newington recorded 21,619 crimes previously (now 22,290, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Faraday and Newington?

      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. Faraday has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Newington has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Faraday and Newington?

      Faraday falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Newington 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 Faraday and Newington?

      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 Faraday or Newington on a crime map?

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

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