Hanger Hill vs Holborn and Covent Garden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Hanger Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Holborn and Covent Garden Metropolitan Police Service

      Hanger Hill vs Holborn and Covent Garden Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hanger Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,362 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Holborn and Covent Garden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      61,808 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      46.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hanger Hill
      B Holborn and Covent Garden
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,362
      61,808
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,419
      72,065
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      46.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hanger Hill
      B Holborn and Covent Garden
      Violent Crime
      1,266 ↓2%
      7,547 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,353 ↑8%
      6,684 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      475 ↓5%
      13,510 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      686 ↓2%
      1,181 ↓32%
      Burglary
      326 ↑20%
      1,607 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑10%
      1,270 ↓14%
      Drugs
      418 ↑194%
      1,749 ↑1%
      Public Order
      315 ↓4%
      2,341 ↓9%
      Robbery
      131 ↓17%
      2,193 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      788 ↓28%
      4,425 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      197 ↓24%
      18,004 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↓47%
      861 ↓1%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑37%
      161 ↑1%
      Other Crime
      42 ↓13%
      275 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Holborn and Covent Garden is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hanger Hill safer than Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Hanger Hill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,362 crimes in the last 12 months. Holborn and Covent Garden has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 61,808 crimes. Holborn and Covent Garden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hanger Hill vs Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Hanger Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Holborn and Covent Garden shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hanger Hill and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      In Hanger Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,353 incidents). In Holborn and Covent Garden, it is Theft from Person (18,004 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hanger Hill and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Hanger Hill recorded 1,353 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holborn and Covent Garden recorded 6,684. 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 Hanger Hill vs Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Violent crime in Hanger Hill totalled 1,266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,547 in Holborn and Covent Garden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hanger Hill and Holborn and Covent Garden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hanger Hill recorded 6,419 crimes (now 6,362, a change of -0.9%). Holborn and Covent Garden recorded 72,065 crimes previously (now 61,808, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hanger Hill and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      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. Hanger Hill has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Holborn and Covent Garden has 46.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hanger Hill and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      Hanger Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Holborn and Covent Garden 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 Hanger Hill and Holborn and Covent Garden?

      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 Hanger Hill or Holborn and Covent Garden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hanger Hill and Holborn and Covent Garden. 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.