Harringay vs West Thornton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Harringay Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Thornton Metropolitan Police Service

      Harringay vs West Thornton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Harringay
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,876 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harringay
      B West Thornton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,876
      8,773
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,014
      8,570
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harringay
      B West Thornton
      Violent Crime
      3,259 ↑11%
      2,811 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,712 ↑5%
      1,833 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      1,105 ↓6%
      498 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      973 ↓13%
      806 ↓3%
      Burglary
      556 ↓17%
      368 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      612 ↓9%
      548 ↑10%
      Drugs
      841 ↑13%
      468 ↑16%
      Public Order
      758 ↑8%
      531 ↑14%
      Robbery
      603 ↓9%
      216 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      667 ↑14%
      323 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      1,420 ↓23%
      148 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      155 ↑5%
      38 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      96 ↑32%
      77 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      119 ↓16%
      108 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harringay is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harringay safer than West Thornton?

      Harringay has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,876 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thornton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,773 crimes. Harringay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harringay vs West Thornton?

      Harringay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Thornton shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harringay and West Thornton?

      In Harringay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,712 incidents). In West Thornton, it is Violent Crime (2,811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harringay and West Thornton?

      Harringay recorded 3,712 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thornton recorded 1,833. 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 Harringay vs West Thornton?

      Violent crime in Harringay totalled 3,259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,811 in West Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harringay and West Thornton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harringay recorded 15,014 crimes (now 14,876, a change of -0.9%). West Thornton recorded 8,570 crimes previously (now 8,773, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harringay and West Thornton?

      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. Harringay has a resolution rate of 33.8% and West Thornton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harringay and West Thornton?

      Harringay falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thornton 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 Harringay and West Thornton?

      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 Harringay or West Thornton on a crime map?

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

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