Hanger Hill vs South Bermondsey

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
      9/100
      South Bermondsey Metropolitan Police Service

      Hanger Hill vs South Bermondsey 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Bermondsey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,120 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      40.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hanger Hill
      B South Bermondsey
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,362
      15,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,419
      14,869
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      40.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hanger Hill
      B South Bermondsey
      Violent Crime
      1,266 ↓2%
      3,223 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,353 ↑8%
      3,385 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      475 ↓5%
      1,338 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      686 ↓2%
      744 ↓8%
      Burglary
      326 ↑20%
      851 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑10%
      624 ↓5%
      Drugs
      418 ↑194%
      607 ↓1%
      Public Order
      315 ↓4%
      695 ↑9%
      Robbery
      131 ↓17%
      607 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      788 ↓28%
      648 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      197 ↓24%
      1,812 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↓47%
      353 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑37%
      103 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      42 ↓13%
      130 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hanger Hill is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hanger Hill safer than South Bermondsey?

      Hanger Hill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,362 crimes in the last 12 months. South Bermondsey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,120 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hanger Hill vs South Bermondsey?

      Hanger Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Bermondsey shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hanger Hill and South Bermondsey?

      In Hanger Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,353 incidents). In South Bermondsey, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,385 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hanger Hill and South Bermondsey?

      Hanger Hill recorded 1,353 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Bermondsey recorded 3,385. 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 South Bermondsey?

      Violent crime in Hanger Hill totalled 1,266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,223 in South Bermondsey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hanger Hill and South Bermondsey 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%). South Bermondsey recorded 14,869 crimes previously (now 15,120, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hanger Hill and South Bermondsey?

      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 South Bermondsey has 40.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hanger Hill and South Bermondsey?

      Hanger Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Bermondsey 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 South Bermondsey?

      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 South Bermondsey on a crime map?

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

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