Highfield vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Highfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch Metropolitan Police Service

      Highfield vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,918 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      33.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,718 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,918
      26,718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,471
      27,401
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      39.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Violent Crime
      1,229 ↑0%
      5,101 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,073 ↑6%
      4,627 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      361 ↓3%
      3,091 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      670 ↓13%
      946 ↓20%
      Burglary
      282 ↓20%
      1,337 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      273 ↑6%
      959 ↓12%
      Drugs
      287 ↑41%
      1,786 ↑48%
      Public Order
      171 ↓20%
      1,286 ↓2%
      Robbery
      112 ↓13%
      888 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      227 ↓68%
      2,067 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      131 ↑8%
      3,329 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓27%
      978 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↓4%
      152 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑21%
      171 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Highfield is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Highfield has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,918 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 26,718 crimes. Highfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoxton East and Shoreditch shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,229 incidents). In Hoxton East and Shoreditch, it is Violent Crime (5,101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Highfield recorded 1,073 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 4,627. 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 Highfield vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 1,229 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,101 in Hoxton East and Shoreditch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Hoxton East and Shoreditch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 5,471 crimes (now 4,918, a change of -10.1%). Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 27,401 crimes previously (now 26,718, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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. Highfield has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Hoxton East and Shoreditch has 39.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Highfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Highfield and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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 Highfield or Hoxton East and Shoreditch on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highfield and Hoxton East and Shoreditch. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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