Furzedown vs Stepney Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Furzedown Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Stepney Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Furzedown vs Stepney Green Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Furzedown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,799 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stepney Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      21,514 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Furzedown
      B Stepney Green
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,799
      21,514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,726
      21,368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Furzedown
      B Stepney Green
      Violent Crime
      2,524 ↑8%
      5,402 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,261 ↑3%
      4,980 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      743 ↓6%
      1,666 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      717 ↓15%
      914 ↓28%
      Burglary
      409 ↑3%
      1,004 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      531 ↑7%
      828 ↓11%
      Drugs
      342 ↑32%
      1,296 ↑37%
      Public Order
      563 ↑2%
      1,342 ↑9%
      Robbery
      236 ↓35%
      567 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      838 ↓2%
      1,448 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      362 ↓14%
      1,229 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      107 ↑0%
      503 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↑85%
      126 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      103 ↑16%
      209 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stepney Green 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 Furzedown safer than Stepney Green?

      Furzedown has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,799 crimes in the last 12 months. Stepney Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 21,514 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Furzedown vs Stepney Green?

      Furzedown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stepney Green shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Furzedown and Stepney Green?

      In Furzedown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,524 incidents). In Stepney Green, it is Violent Crime (5,402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Furzedown and Stepney Green?

      Furzedown recorded 2,261 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stepney Green recorded 4,980. 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 Furzedown vs Stepney Green?

      Violent crime in Furzedown totalled 2,524 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,402 in Stepney Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Furzedown and Stepney Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Furzedown recorded 9,726 crimes (now 9,799, a change of +0.8%). Stepney Green recorded 21,368 crimes previously (now 21,514, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Furzedown and Stepney Green?

      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. Furzedown has a resolution rate of 32.3% and Stepney Green has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Furzedown and Stepney Green?

      Furzedown falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stepney Green 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 Furzedown and Stepney Green?

      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 Furzedown or Stepney Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Furzedown and Stepney Green. 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.