Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Primrose Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Primrose Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Primrose Hill Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,912 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      33.9% 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction
      B Primrose Hill
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,912
      15,368
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,273
      16,434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction
      B Primrose Hill
      Violent Crime
      3,544 ↑7%
      2,953 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,856 ↓16%
      2,910 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      1,110 ↓11%
      1,610 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      742 ↓46%
      915 ↓16%
      Burglary
      524 ↓19%
      793 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      641 ↓20%
      572 ↓10%
      Drugs
      782 ↑28%
      621 ↑9%
      Public Order
      775 ↑0%
      928 ↑8%
      Robbery
      485 ↓34%
      451 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      672 ↑12%
      1,387 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1,241 ↓2%
      1,752 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      302 ↓4%
      298 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      100 ↑32%
      64 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      138 ↑16%
      114 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction safer than Primrose Hill?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,912 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Primrose Hill?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Primrose Hill?

      In Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,544 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Primrose Hill?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction recorded 2,856 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Primrose Hill?

      Violent crime in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction totalled 3,544 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Primrose Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction recorded 15,273 crimes (now 13,912, a change of -8.9%). Primrose Hill recorded 16,434 crimes previously (now 15,368, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction 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. Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Primrose Hill has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Primrose Hill?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction or Primrose Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Primrose Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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