Hatch End vs Primrose Hill

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
      10/100
      Primrose Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Hatch End vs Primrose Hill 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Primrose Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,368 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hatch End
      B Primrose Hill
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,195
      15,368
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,340
      16,434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.8%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hatch End
      B Primrose Hill
      Violent Crime
      312 ↑8%
      2,953 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓14%
      2,910 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑10%
      1,610 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↓11%
      915 ↓16%
      Burglary
      110 ↑26%
      793 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓9%
      572 ↓10%
      Drugs
      48 ↑66%
      621 ↑9%
      Public Order
      56 ↑44%
      928 ↑8%
      Robbery
      15 ↑36%
      451 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓65%
      1,387 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      33 ↑57%
      1,752 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      298 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      64 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑5%
      114 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hatch End is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hatch End safer than Primrose Hill?

      Hatch End has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,195 crimes in the last 12 months. Primrose Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 15,368 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hatch End vs Primrose Hill?

      Hatch End shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Primrose Hill shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hatch End and Primrose Hill?

      In Hatch End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Primrose Hill, it is Violent Crime (2,953 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hatch End and Primrose Hill?

      Hatch End recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Primrose Hill recorded 2,910. 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 Primrose Hill?

      Violent crime in Hatch End totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,953 in Primrose Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hatch End and Primrose Hill 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%). Primrose Hill recorded 16,434 crimes previously (now 15,368, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hatch End and Primrose Hill?

      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 Primrose Hill has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hatch End and Primrose Hill?

      Hatch End falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill?

      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 Primrose Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hatch End and Primrose Hill. 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.