Hoxton East and Shoreditch vs Merton Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Hoxton East and Shoreditch Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Merton Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Hoxton East and Shoreditch vs Merton Park Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,718 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      39.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Merton Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,633 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      B Merton Park
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      26,718
      3,633
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      27,401
      3,724
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.1%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      B Merton Park
      Violent Crime
      5,101 ↑1%
      964 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,627 ↓5%
      864 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      3,091 ↓4%
      239 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      946 ↓20%
      283 ↓11%
      Burglary
      1,337 ↓1%
      163 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      959 ↓12%
      216 ↓20%
      Drugs
      1,786 ↑48%
      154 ↑44%
      Public Order
      1,286 ↓2%
      216 ↓4%
      Robbery
      888 ↓12%
      66 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      2,067 ↑11%
      297 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      3,329 ↓18%
      69 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      978 ↑9%
      42 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      152 ↑19%
      14 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      171 ↓17%
      46 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch safer than Merton Park?

      Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 26,718 crimes in the last 12 months. Merton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,633 crimes. Hoxton East and Shoreditch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoxton East and Shoreditch vs Merton Park?

      Hoxton East and Shoreditch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Merton Park shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoxton East and Shoreditch and Merton Park?

      In Hoxton East and Shoreditch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,101 incidents). In Merton Park, it is Violent Crime (964 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoxton East and Shoreditch and Merton Park?

      Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 4,627 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merton Park recorded 864. 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch vs Merton Park?

      Violent crime in Hoxton East and Shoreditch totalled 5,101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 964 in Merton Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoxton East and Shoreditch and Merton Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 27,401 crimes (now 26,718, a change of -2.5%). Merton Park recorded 3,724 crimes previously (now 3,633, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoxton East and Shoreditch and Merton Park?

      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. Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a resolution rate of 39.1% and Merton Park has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoxton East and Shoreditch and Merton Park?

      Hoxton East and Shoreditch falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Merton Park 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch and Merton Park?

      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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch or Merton Park on a crime map?

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

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