Farnborough and Crofton vs Maida Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Farnborough and Crofton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Maida Vale Metropolitan Police Service

      Farnborough and Crofton vs Maida Vale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough and Crofton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,495 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Maida Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,520 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnborough and Crofton
      B Maida Vale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,495
      18,520
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,660
      17,790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnborough and Crofton
      B Maida Vale
      Violent Crime
      498 ↑14%
      3,846 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓10%
      5,146 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      83 ↓15%
      1,422 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      112 ↓24%
      1,240 ↓8%
      Burglary
      62 ↓19%
      1,009 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      161 ↑42%
      867 ↓2%
      Drugs
      42 ↑0%
      862 ↑71%
      Public Order
      117 ↑1%
      827 ↓8%
      Robbery
      25 ↑92%
      489 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓59%
      1,448 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓13%
      801 ↓24%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      300 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      103 ↑49%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑18%
      160 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Farnborough and Crofton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnborough and Crofton safer than Maida Vale?

      Farnborough and Crofton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,495 crimes in the last 12 months. Maida Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 18,520 crimes. Farnborough and Crofton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnborough and Crofton vs Maida Vale?

      Farnborough and Crofton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maida Vale shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnborough and Crofton and Maida Vale?

      In Farnborough and Crofton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (498 incidents). In Maida Vale, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnborough and Crofton and Maida Vale?

      Farnborough and Crofton recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maida Vale recorded 5,146. 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 Farnborough and Crofton vs Maida Vale?

      Violent crime in Farnborough and Crofton totalled 498 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,846 in Maida Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnborough and Crofton and Maida Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnborough and Crofton recorded 1,660 crimes (now 1,495, a change of -9.9%). Maida Vale recorded 17,790 crimes previously (now 18,520, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnborough and Crofton and Maida Vale?

      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. Farnborough and Crofton has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Maida Vale has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnborough and Crofton and Maida Vale?

      Farnborough and Crofton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maida Vale 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 Farnborough and Crofton and Maida Vale?

      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 Farnborough and Crofton or Maida Vale on a crime map?

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

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