Hackney Downs vs Totteridge and Woodside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Hackney Downs Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Totteridge and Woodside Metropolitan Police Service

      Hackney Downs vs Totteridge and Woodside Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Downs
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑153.3% trend
      37% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Totteridge and Woodside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      846 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.4% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hackney Downs
      B Totteridge and Woodside
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,099
      846
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,618
      594
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑153.3%
      ↑42.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hackney Downs
      B Totteridge and Woodside
      Violent Crime
      940 ↑166%
      161 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      811 ↑127%
      160 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      282 ↑122%
      50 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      220 ↑56%
      103 ↑20%
      Burglary
      195 ↑82%
      101 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      183 ↑210%
      27 ↑0%
      Drugs
      238 ↑261%
      193 ↑589%
      Public Order
      231 ↑192%
      24 ↓23%
      Robbery
      150 ↑85%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      312 ↑7700%
      0
      Theft from Person
      376 ↑114%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      83 ↑77%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑600%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑187%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Totteridge and Woodside is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hackney Downs safer than Totteridge and Woodside?

      Hackney Downs has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,099 crimes in the last 12 months. Totteridge and Woodside has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 846 crimes. Totteridge and Woodside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hackney Downs vs Totteridge and Woodside?

      Hackney Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +153.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Totteridge and Woodside shows +42.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hackney Downs and Totteridge and Woodside?

      In Hackney Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (940 incidents). In Totteridge and Woodside, it is Drugs (193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hackney Downs and Totteridge and Woodside?

      Hackney Downs recorded 811 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totteridge and Woodside recorded 160. 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 Hackney Downs vs Totteridge and Woodside?

      Violent crime in Hackney Downs totalled 940 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 161 in Totteridge and Woodside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hackney Downs and Totteridge and Woodside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackney Downs recorded 1,618 crimes (now 4,099, a change of +153.3%). Totteridge and Woodside recorded 594 crimes previously (now 846, +42.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackney Downs and Totteridge and Woodside?

      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. Hackney Downs has a resolution rate of 37% and Totteridge and Woodside has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hackney Downs and Totteridge and Woodside?

      Hackney Downs falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Totteridge and Woodside 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 Hackney Downs and Totteridge and Woodside?

      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 Hackney Downs or Totteridge and Woodside on a crime map?

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

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