Hammersmith Broadway vs South Richmond

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
      10/100
      South Richmond Metropolitan Police Service

      Hammersmith Broadway vs South Richmond 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,933 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hammersmith Broadway
      B South Richmond
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,840
      2,933
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,067
      3,165
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↓7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hammersmith Broadway
      B South Richmond
      Violent Crime
      3,542 ↑10%
      571 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,279 ↑1%
      694 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      1,171 ↓9%
      237 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      873 ↓21%
      293 ↓11%
      Burglary
      643 ↓10%
      161 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      667 ↓5%
      152 ↓18%
      Drugs
      689 ↑21%
      60 ↓26%
      Public Order
      824 ↓5%
      158 ↓14%
      Robbery
      289 ↓1%
      71 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      916 ↑8%
      332 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      429 ↓38%
      89 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      327 ↓5%
      75 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑23%
      17 ↑325%
      Other Crime
      122 ↑1%
      23 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hammersmith Broadway safer than South Richmond?

      Hammersmith Broadway has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,840 crimes in the last 12 months. South Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,933 crimes. South Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hammersmith Broadway vs South Richmond?

      Hammersmith Broadway shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Richmond shows -7.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hammersmith Broadway and South Richmond?

      In Hammersmith Broadway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,542 incidents). In South Richmond, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (694 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hammersmith Broadway and South Richmond?

      Hammersmith Broadway recorded 3,279 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Richmond recorded 694. 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 South Richmond?

      Violent crime in Hammersmith Broadway totalled 3,542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 571 in South Richmond. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hammersmith Broadway and South Richmond 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%). South Richmond recorded 3,165 crimes previously (now 2,933, -7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hammersmith Broadway and South Richmond?

      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 South Richmond has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hammersmith Broadway and South Richmond?

      Hammersmith Broadway falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Richmond 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 South Richmond?

      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 South Richmond on a crime map?

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