Hendon vs Hither Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hendon Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hither Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Hendon vs Hither Green Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hendon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,027 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hither Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,774 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hendon
      B Hither Green
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,027
      7,774
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,679
      8,116
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.1%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hendon
      B Hither Green
      Violent Crime
      1,398 ↑13%
      2,699 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,185 ↑7%
      1,500 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      464 ↓7%
      542 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      554 ↓8%
      569 ↓28%
      Burglary
      315 ↓12%
      289 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑3%
      476 ↑3%
      Drugs
      379 ↑46%
      390 ↓2%
      Public Order
      349 ↑4%
      487 ↓6%
      Robbery
      86 ↓26%
      147 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      653 ↑10%
      326 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      202 ↑15%
      162 ↓39%
      Bicycle Theft
      46 ↑18%
      44 ↓54%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑20%
      61 ↑65%
      Other Crime
      68 ↑36%
      82 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hendon safer than Hither Green?

      Hendon has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Hither Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,774 crimes. Hither Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hendon vs Hither Green?

      Hendon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hither Green shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hendon and Hither Green?

      In Hendon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,398 incidents). In Hither Green, it is Violent Crime (2,699 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hendon and Hither Green?

      Hendon recorded 1,185 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hither Green recorded 1,500. 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 Hendon vs Hither Green?

      Violent crime in Hendon totalled 1,398 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,699 in Hither Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hendon and Hither Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hendon recorded 5,679 crimes (now 6,027, a change of +6.1%). Hither Green recorded 8,116 crimes previously (now 7,774, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hendon and Hither Green?

      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. Hendon has a resolution rate of 28% and Hither Green has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hendon and Hither Green?

      Hendon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hither Green 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 Hendon and Hither Green?

      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 Hendon or Hither Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hendon and Hither Green. 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.