Holland vs Poplar

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Holland Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Poplar Metropolitan Police Service

      Holland vs Poplar Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Holland
      Metropolitan Police Service
      21,135 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Poplar
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holland
      B Poplar
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      21,135
      16,138
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,200
      15,289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holland
      B Poplar
      Violent Crime
      4,221 ↑2%
      3,930 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,568 ↑5%
      3,320 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      2,044 ↓11%
      1,346 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,086 ↓11%
      1,254 ↑11%
      Burglary
      915 ↓8%
      754 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      823 ↓3%
      682 ↑3%
      Drugs
      917 ↑17%
      964 ↑47%
      Public Order
      1,173 ↑1%
      821 ↑7%
      Robbery
      461 ↓7%
      476 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      3,280 ↑28%
      1,348 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      1,052 ↓38%
      807 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      341 ↓18%
      185 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      110 ↑6%
      98 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      144 ↓8%
      153 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Poplar 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 Holland safer than Poplar?

      Holland has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 21,135 crimes in the last 12 months. Poplar has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,138 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holland vs Poplar?

      Holland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poplar shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holland and Poplar?

      In Holland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,568 incidents). In Poplar, it is Violent Crime (3,930 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holland and Poplar?

      Holland recorded 4,568 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poplar recorded 3,320. 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 Holland vs Poplar?

      Violent crime in Holland totalled 4,221 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,930 in Poplar. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holland and Poplar in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holland recorded 21,200 crimes (now 21,135, a change of -0.3%). Poplar recorded 15,289 crimes previously (now 16,138, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holland and Poplar?

      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. Holland has a resolution rate of 31.2% and Poplar has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holland and Poplar?

      Holland falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Poplar 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 Holland and Poplar?

      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 Holland or Poplar on a crime map?

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

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