Hendon vs Telegraph Hill

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
      Telegraph Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Hendon vs Telegraph Hill 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
      Telegraph Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,632 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hendon
      B Telegraph Hill
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,027
      8,632
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,679
      8,544
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.1%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hendon
      B Telegraph Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,398 ↑13%
      2,318 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,185 ↑7%
      1,810 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      464 ↓7%
      641 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      554 ↓8%
      587 ↓9%
      Burglary
      315 ↓12%
      492 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑3%
      483 ↓2%
      Drugs
      379 ↑46%
      436 ↑23%
      Public Order
      349 ↑4%
      450 ↑2%
      Robbery
      86 ↓26%
      314 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      653 ↑10%
      413 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      202 ↑15%
      409 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      46 ↑18%
      114 ↓1%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑20%
      79 ↑58%
      Other Crime
      68 ↑36%
      86 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Telegraph Hill is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hendon safer than Telegraph Hill?

      Hendon has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Telegraph Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,632 crimes. Telegraph Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hendon vs Telegraph Hill?

      Hendon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Telegraph Hill shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hendon and Telegraph Hill?

      In Hendon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,398 incidents). In Telegraph Hill, it is Violent Crime (2,318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hendon and Telegraph Hill?

      Hendon recorded 1,185 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Telegraph Hill recorded 1,810. 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 Telegraph Hill?

      Violent crime in Hendon totalled 1,398 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,318 in Telegraph Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hendon and Telegraph Hill 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%). Telegraph Hill recorded 8,544 crimes previously (now 8,632, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hendon and Telegraph 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. Hendon has a resolution rate of 28% and Telegraph Hill has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hendon and Telegraph Hill?

      Hendon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Telegraph 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 Hendon and Telegraph 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 Hendon or Telegraph Hill on a crime map?

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