Highbury vs London Fields

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Highbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      London Fields Metropolitan Police Service

      Highbury vs London Fields Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Highbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,056 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      London Fields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highbury
      B London Fields
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,056
      22,426
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,627
      21,546
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highbury
      B London Fields
      Violent Crime
      3,991 ↑6%
      4,916 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,307 ↓6%
      4,696 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      1,524 ↓16%
      1,712 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,031 ↓11%
      1,084 ↓20%
      Burglary
      742 ↓11%
      1,105 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      802 ↓2%
      896 ↑3%
      Drugs
      1,196 ↑74%
      1,161 ↑40%
      Public Order
      1,040 ↑4%
      1,233 ↑5%
      Robbery
      738 ↑7%
      815 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,106 ↓9%
      1,754 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      1,858 ↓18%
      1,897 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      438 ↓17%
      857 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      101 ↑29%
      133 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      182 ↑2%
      167 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Highbury is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highbury safer than London Fields?

      Highbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,056 crimes in the last 12 months. London Fields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 22,426 crimes. Highbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highbury vs London Fields?

      Highbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. London Fields shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highbury and London Fields?

      In Highbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,307 incidents). In London Fields, it is Violent Crime (4,916 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highbury and London Fields?

      Highbury recorded 4,307 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while London Fields recorded 4,696. 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 Highbury vs London Fields?

      Violent crime in Highbury totalled 3,991 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,916 in London Fields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highbury and London Fields in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highbury recorded 19,627 crimes (now 19,056, a change of -2.9%). London Fields recorded 21,546 crimes previously (now 22,426, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highbury and London Fields?

      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. Highbury has a resolution rate of 31.4% and London Fields has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highbury and London Fields?

      Highbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. London Fields 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 Highbury and London Fields?

      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 Highbury or London Fields on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highbury and London Fields. 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.