Hatch End vs Plaistow South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hatch End Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service

      Hatch End vs Plaistow South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hatch End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,195 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hatch End
      B Plaistow South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,195
      13,248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,340
      13,179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.8%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hatch End
      B Plaistow South
      Violent Crime
      312 ↑8%
      3,586 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓14%
      2,751 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑10%
      927 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↓11%
      1,172 ↓12%
      Burglary
      110 ↑26%
      407 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓9%
      619 ↑8%
      Drugs
      48 ↑66%
      805 ↓1%
      Public Order
      56 ↑44%
      612 ↑12%
      Robbery
      15 ↑36%
      425 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓65%
      782 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      33 ↑57%
      854 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      77 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      83 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑5%
      148 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hatch End is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hatch End safer than Plaistow South?

      Hatch End has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,195 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,248 crimes. Hatch End scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hatch End vs Plaistow South?

      Hatch End shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hatch End and Plaistow South?

      In Hatch End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Plaistow South, it is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hatch End and Plaistow South?

      Hatch End recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow South recorded 2,751. 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 Hatch End vs Plaistow South?

      Violent crime in Hatch End totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,586 in Plaistow South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hatch End and Plaistow South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hatch End recorded 1,340 crimes (now 1,195, a change of -10.8%). Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes previously (now 13,248, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hatch End and Plaistow South?

      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. Hatch End has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Plaistow South has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hatch End and Plaistow South?

      Hatch End falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow South 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 Hatch End and Plaistow South?

      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 Hatch End or Plaistow South on a crime map?

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

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