Hither Green vs Homerton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hither Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Homerton Metropolitan Police Service

      Hither Green vs Homerton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hither Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,774 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Homerton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hither Green
      B Homerton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,774
      15,538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,116
      15,293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      36.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hither Green
      B Homerton
      Violent Crime
      2,699 ↑12%
      3,798 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,500 ↑1%
      3,149 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      542 ↓18%
      1,108 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      569 ↓28%
      916 ↓20%
      Burglary
      289 ↓19%
      788 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      476 ↑3%
      704 ↑7%
      Drugs
      390 ↓2%
      617 ↑19%
      Public Order
      487 ↓6%
      850 ↓2%
      Robbery
      147 ↓27%
      564 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      326 ↓14%
      1,181 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      162 ↓39%
      1,230 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓54%
      398 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑65%
      101 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      82 ↑22%
      134 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hither Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hither Green safer than Homerton?

      Hither Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,774 crimes in the last 12 months. Homerton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 15,538 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hither Green vs Homerton?

      Hither Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Homerton shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hither Green and Homerton?

      In Hither Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,699 incidents). In Homerton, it is Violent Crime (3,798 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hither Green and Homerton?

      Hither Green recorded 1,500 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Homerton recorded 3,149. 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 Hither Green vs Homerton?

      Violent crime in Hither Green totalled 2,699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,798 in Homerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hither Green and Homerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hither Green recorded 8,116 crimes (now 7,774, a change of -4.2%). Homerton recorded 15,293 crimes previously (now 15,538, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hither Green and Homerton?

      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. Hither Green has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Homerton has 36.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hither Green and Homerton?

      Hither Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Homerton 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 Hither Green and Homerton?

      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 Hither Green or Homerton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hither Green and Homerton. 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.