Haverstock vs South Balham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Haverstock Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Balham Metropolitan Police Service

      Haverstock vs South Balham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Haverstock
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,937 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Balham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,862 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Haverstock
      B South Balham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,937
      8,862
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,433
      8,491
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Haverstock
      B South Balham
      Violent Crime
      3,200 ↑8%
      1,946 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,227 ↓7%
      2,011 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      1,557 ↓2%
      673 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,005 ↓15%
      787 ↓13%
      Burglary
      819 ↑7%
      438 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      632 ↓11%
      497 ↑18%
      Drugs
      693 ↑9%
      244 ↑43%
      Public Order
      982 ↑6%
      450 ↓8%
      Robbery
      437 ↓33%
      205 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      1,209 ↓22%
      1,006 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      1,686 ↓33%
      323 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      320 ↑2%
      150 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      57 ↑16%
      40 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      113 ↑10%
      92 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Haverstock safer than South Balham?

      Haverstock has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,937 crimes in the last 12 months. South Balham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,862 crimes. Haverstock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Haverstock vs South Balham?

      Haverstock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Balham shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Haverstock and South Balham?

      In Haverstock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,227 incidents). In South Balham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,011 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Haverstock and South Balham?

      Haverstock recorded 3,227 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Balham recorded 2,011. 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 Haverstock vs South Balham?

      Violent crime in Haverstock totalled 3,200 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,946 in South Balham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Haverstock and South Balham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Haverstock recorded 17,433 crimes (now 15,937, a change of -8.6%). South Balham recorded 8,491 crimes previously (now 8,862, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Haverstock and South Balham?

      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. Haverstock has a resolution rate of 32.3% and South Balham has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Haverstock and South Balham?

      Haverstock falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Balham 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 Haverstock and South Balham?

      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 Haverstock or South Balham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Haverstock and South Balham. 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.