Hale End and Highams Park South vs Hatch End

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hale End and Highams Park South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Hatch End Metropolitan Police Service

      Hale End and Highams Park South vs Hatch End Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hale End and Highams Park South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,369 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hatch End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,195 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hale End and Highams Park South
      B Hatch End
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,369
      1,195
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,901
      1,340
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hale End and Highams Park South
      B Hatch End
      Violent Crime
      956 ↓2%
      312 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      873 ↓7%
      231 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      312 ↓23%
      74 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      570 ↓32%
      117 ↓11%
      Burglary
      249 ↓7%
      110 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      220 ↓10%
      68 ↓9%
      Drugs
      285 ↑33%
      48 ↑66%
      Public Order
      196 ↑5%
      56 ↑44%
      Robbery
      122 ↑20%
      15 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      349 ↓20%
      104 ↓65%
      Theft from Person
      85 ↓40%
      33 ↑57%
      Bicycle Theft
      76 ↑19%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑15%
      5
      Other Crime
      53 ↓15%
      21 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hale End and Highams Park South is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hale End and Highams Park South safer than Hatch End?

      Hale End and Highams Park South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,369 crimes in the last 12 months. Hatch End has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,195 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hale End and Highams Park South vs Hatch End?

      Hale End and Highams Park South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hatch End shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hale End and Highams Park South and Hatch End?

      In Hale End and Highams Park South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (956 incidents). In Hatch End, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hale End and Highams Park South and Hatch End?

      Hale End and Highams Park South recorded 873 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hatch End recorded 231. 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 Hale End and Highams Park South vs Hatch End?

      Violent crime in Hale End and Highams Park South totalled 956 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in Hatch End. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hale End and Highams Park South and Hatch End in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hale End and Highams Park South recorded 4,901 crimes (now 4,369, a change of -10.9%). Hatch End recorded 1,340 crimes previously (now 1,195, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hale End and Highams Park South and Hatch End?

      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. Hale End and Highams Park South has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Hatch End has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hale End and Highams Park South and Hatch End?

      Hale End and Highams Park South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hatch End 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 Hale End and Highams Park South and Hatch End?

      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 Hale End and Highams Park South or Hatch End on a crime map?

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

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