Hornsey vs Northbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hornsey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Northbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Hornsey vs Northbury Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hornsey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,389 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hornsey
      B Northbury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,389
      10,799
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,923
      10,874
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      33.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hornsey
      B Northbury
      Violent Crime
      2,246 ↑11%
      3,284 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,314 ↑14%
      2,270 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      779 ↑1%
      715 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      910 ↓7%
      794 ↓12%
      Burglary
      377 ↓21%
      308 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      431 ↓7%
      523 ↓4%
      Drugs
      424 ↑39%
      743 ↑52%
      Public Order
      503 ↓2%
      591 ↑18%
      Robbery
      371 ↑16%
      384 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1,078 ↓6%
      407 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      729 ↑3%
      531 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      80 ↑29%
      62 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↑54%
      59 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓1%
      128 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hornsey safer than Northbury?

      Hornsey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,389 crimes in the last 12 months. Northbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,799 crimes. Northbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hornsey vs Northbury?

      Hornsey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northbury shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hornsey and Northbury?

      In Hornsey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,314 incidents). In Northbury, it is Violent Crime (3,284 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hornsey and Northbury?

      Hornsey recorded 2,314 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northbury recorded 2,270. 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 Hornsey vs Northbury?

      Violent crime in Hornsey totalled 2,246 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,284 in Northbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hornsey and Northbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hornsey recorded 9,923 crimes (now 10,389, a change of +4.7%). Northbury recorded 10,874 crimes previously (now 10,799, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hornsey and Northbury?

      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. Hornsey has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Northbury has 33.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hornsey and Northbury?

      Hornsey falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Northbury 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 Hornsey and Northbury?

      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 Hornsey or Northbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hornsey and Northbury. 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.