Headstone vs St Margarets and North Twickenham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Headstone Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      St Margarets and North Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Headstone vs St Margarets and North Twickenham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Headstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,824 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Margarets and North Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,815 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      38.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Headstone
      B St Margarets and North Twickenham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,824
      3,815
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,747
      3,567
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↑7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      38.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Headstone
      B St Margarets and North Twickenham
      Violent Crime
      1,000 ↑3%
      902 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,020 ↑1%
      805 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      271 ↓8%
      250 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      355 ↑3%
      367 ↑9%
      Burglary
      178 ↓16%
      167 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      196 ↑20%
      493 ↑145%
      Drugs
      189 ↑64%
      110 ↑20%
      Public Order
      193 ↑11%
      213 ↑1%
      Robbery
      80 ↓6%
      58 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      126 ↓9%
      235 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      138 ↓12%
      64 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓52%
      103 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑83%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      42 ↓2%
      36 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Margarets and North Twickenham is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Headstone safer than St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Headstone has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,824 crimes in the last 12 months. St Margarets and North Twickenham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,815 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Headstone vs St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Headstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Margarets and North Twickenham shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Headstone and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      In Headstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,020 incidents). In St Margarets and North Twickenham, it is Violent Crime (902 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Headstone and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Headstone recorded 1,020 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Margarets and North Twickenham recorded 805. 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 Headstone vs St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Violent crime in Headstone totalled 1,000 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 902 in St Margarets and North Twickenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Headstone and St Margarets and North Twickenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Headstone recorded 3,747 crimes (now 3,824, a change of +2.1%). St Margarets and North Twickenham recorded 3,567 crimes previously (now 3,815, +7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Headstone and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      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. Headstone has a resolution rate of 27.9% and St Margarets and North Twickenham has 38.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Headstone and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Headstone falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Margarets and North Twickenham 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 Headstone and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      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 Headstone or St Margarets and North Twickenham on a crime map?

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

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