Homerton vs Markhouse

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Homerton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Markhouse Metropolitan Police Service

      Homerton vs Markhouse Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Homerton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Markhouse
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,776 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Homerton
      B Markhouse
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,538
      11,776
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,293
      12,748
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Homerton
      B Markhouse
      Violent Crime
      3,798 ↑9%
      2,672 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,149 ↓1%
      2,801 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1,108 ↓8%
      975 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      916 ↓20%
      840 ↓36%
      Burglary
      788 ↑9%
      430 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      704 ↑7%
      591 ↓9%
      Drugs
      617 ↑19%
      733 ↑51%
      Public Order
      850 ↓2%
      642 ↑7%
      Robbery
      564 ↓7%
      347 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      1,181 ↑56%
      452 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      1,230 ↓12%
      949 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      398 ↓27%
      152 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      101 ↑60%
      60 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      134 ↓4%
      132 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Markhouse is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Homerton safer than Markhouse?

      Homerton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,538 crimes in the last 12 months. Markhouse has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,776 crimes. Markhouse scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Homerton vs Markhouse?

      Homerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Markhouse shows -7.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Homerton and Markhouse?

      In Homerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,798 incidents). In Markhouse, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,801 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Homerton and Markhouse?

      Homerton recorded 3,149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Markhouse recorded 2,801. 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 Homerton vs Markhouse?

      Violent crime in Homerton totalled 3,798 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,672 in Markhouse. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Homerton recorded 15,293 crimes (now 15,538, a change of +1.6%). Markhouse recorded 12,748 crimes previously (now 11,776, -7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Homerton and Markhouse?

      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. Homerton has a resolution rate of 36.1% and Markhouse has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Homerton and Markhouse?

      Homerton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Markhouse 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 Homerton and Markhouse?

      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 Homerton or Markhouse on a crime map?

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