Hillside vs Northfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Hillside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Northfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Hillside vs Northfield Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Hillside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,762 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hillside
      B Northfield
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,762
      6,352
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,374
      6,516
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hillside
      B Northfield
      Violent Crime
      870 ↑3%
      1,413 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      795 ↓9%
      1,850 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      293 ↓25%
      475 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      266 ↓16%
      654 ↓25%
      Burglary
      157 ↓25%
      274 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↓16%
      308 ↑1%
      Drugs
      90 ↑2%
      298 ↑48%
      Public Order
      231 ↓9%
      308 ↓7%
      Robbery
      85 ↓3%
      121 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      559 ↓30%
      316 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      102 ↓40%
      203 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      70 ↑8%
      57 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      26 ↑53%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓16%
      49 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hillside is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hillside safer than Northfield?

      Hillside has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,762 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,352 crimes. Hillside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hillside vs Northfield?

      Hillside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Northfield shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hillside and Northfield?

      In Hillside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (870 incidents). In Northfield, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,850 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hillside and Northfield?

      Hillside recorded 795 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northfield recorded 1,850. 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 Hillside vs Northfield?

      Violent crime in Hillside totalled 870 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,413 in Northfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hillside and Northfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hillside recorded 4,374 crimes (now 3,762, a change of -14%). Northfield recorded 6,516 crimes previously (now 6,352, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hillside and Northfield?

      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. Hillside has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Northfield has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hillside and Northfield?

      Hillside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Northfield 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 Hillside and Northfield?

      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 Hillside or Northfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hillside and Northfield. 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.