Hillside vs Upper Edmonton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Hillside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Upper Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service

      Hillside vs Upper Edmonton 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Upper Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,569 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hillside
      B Upper Edmonton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,762
      11,569
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,374
      11,887
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hillside
      B Upper Edmonton
      Violent Crime
      870 ↑3%
      3,049 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      795 ↓9%
      2,749 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      293 ↓25%
      776 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      266 ↓16%
      935 ↓21%
      Burglary
      157 ↓25%
      437 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↓16%
      601 ↑3%
      Drugs
      90 ↑2%
      951 ↑24%
      Public Order
      231 ↓9%
      572 ↑8%
      Robbery
      85 ↓3%
      354 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      559 ↓30%
      263 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      102 ↓40%
      556 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      70 ↑8%
      80 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      97 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓16%
      149 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hillside is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hillside safer than Upper Edmonton?

      Hillside has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,762 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Edmonton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,569 crimes. Hillside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hillside vs Upper Edmonton?

      Hillside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Edmonton shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hillside and Upper Edmonton?

      In Hillside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (870 incidents). In Upper Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (3,049 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hillside and Upper Edmonton?

      Hillside recorded 795 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Edmonton recorded 2,749. 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 Upper Edmonton?

      Violent crime in Hillside totalled 870 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,049 in Upper Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hillside and Upper Edmonton 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%). Upper Edmonton recorded 11,887 crimes previously (now 11,569, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hillside and Upper Edmonton?

      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 Upper Edmonton has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hillside and Upper Edmonton?

      Hillside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Edmonton 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 Upper Edmonton?

      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 Upper Edmonton on a crime map?

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