Hammersmith Broadway vs Newington

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

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

      Hammersmith Broadway vs Newington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hammersmith Broadway
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,840 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      22.6% 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 Hammersmith Broadway
      B Newington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,840
      22,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,067
      21,619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hammersmith Broadway
      B Newington
      Violent Crime
      3,542 ↑10%
      4,746 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,279 ↑1%
      4,566 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1,171 ↓9%
      1,864 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      873 ↓21%
      660 ↓6%
      Burglary
      643 ↓10%
      840 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      667 ↓5%
      858 ↑0%
      Drugs
      689 ↑21%
      1,026 ↑21%
      Public Order
      824 ↓5%
      990 ↓4%
      Robbery
      289 ↓1%
      1,038 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      916 ↑8%
      1,283 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      429 ↓38%
      3,589 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      327 ↓5%
      448 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑23%
      154 ↑57%
      Other Crime
      122 ↑1%
      228 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hammersmith Broadway 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 Hammersmith Broadway safer than Newington?

      Hammersmith Broadway has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,840 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 Hammersmith Broadway vs Newington?

      Hammersmith Broadway shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hammersmith Broadway and Newington?

      In Hammersmith Broadway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,542 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 Hammersmith Broadway and Newington?

      Hammersmith Broadway recorded 3,279 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 Hammersmith Broadway vs Newington?

      Violent crime in Hammersmith Broadway totalled 3,542 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 Hammersmith Broadway and Newington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hammersmith Broadway recorded 14,067 crimes (now 13,840, a change of -1.6%). Newington recorded 21,619 crimes previously (now 22,290, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hammersmith Broadway 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. Hammersmith Broadway has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Newington has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hammersmith Broadway and Newington?

      Hammersmith Broadway 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 Hammersmith Broadway 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 Hammersmith Broadway or Newington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hammersmith Broadway and Newington. 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.