Homerton vs North Harrow

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Homerton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      North Harrow Metropolitan Police Service

      Homerton vs North Harrow 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Harrow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,666 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      29% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Homerton
      B North Harrow
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,538
      4,666
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,293
      4,376
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Homerton
      B North Harrow
      Violent Crime
      3,798 ↑9%
      1,178 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,149 ↓1%
      1,255 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      1,108 ↓8%
      281 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      916 ↓20%
      362 ↑20%
      Burglary
      788 ↑9%
      186 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      704 ↑7%
      200 ↑22%
      Drugs
      617 ↑19%
      176 ↑43%
      Public Order
      850 ↓2%
      225 ↑2%
      Robbery
      564 ↓7%
      101 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      1,181 ↑56%
      385 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      1,230 ↓12%
      225 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      398 ↓27%
      23 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      101 ↑60%
      28 ↑155%
      Other Crime
      134 ↓4%
      41 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Homerton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Homerton safer than North Harrow?

      Homerton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,538 crimes in the last 12 months. North Harrow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,666 crimes. Homerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Homerton vs North Harrow?

      Homerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Harrow shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Homerton and North Harrow?

      In Homerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,798 incidents). In North Harrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,255 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Homerton and North Harrow?

      Homerton recorded 3,149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Harrow recorded 1,255. 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 North Harrow?

      Violent crime in Homerton totalled 3,798 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,178 in North Harrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Homerton and North Harrow 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%). North Harrow recorded 4,376 crimes previously (now 4,666, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Homerton and North Harrow?

      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 North Harrow has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Homerton and North Harrow?

      Homerton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. North Harrow 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 North Harrow?

      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 North Harrow on a crime map?

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