High Street vs Poplar
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
High Street vs Poplar Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Street safer than Poplar?
High Street has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,697 crimes in the last 12 months. Poplar has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,138 crimes. High Street scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in High Street vs Poplar?
High Street shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poplar shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in High Street and Poplar?
In High Street, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,560 incidents). In Poplar, it is Violent Crime (3,930 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between High Street and Poplar?
High Street recorded 2,560 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poplar recorded 3,320. 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 High Street vs Poplar?
Violent crime in High Street totalled 2,331 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,930 in Poplar. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in High Street and Poplar in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Street recorded 11,682 crimes (now 10,697, a change of -8.4%). Poplar recorded 15,289 crimes previously (now 16,138, +5.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Street and Poplar?
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. High Street has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Poplar has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers High Street and Poplar?
High Street falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Poplar 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 High Street and Poplar?
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 High Street or Poplar on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both High Street and Poplar. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.