Hoxton West vs Kingston Gate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hoxton West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Kingston Gate Metropolitan Police Service

      Hoxton West vs Kingston Gate Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,814 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      39.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kingston Gate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,741 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoxton West
      B Kingston Gate
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      26,814
      6,741
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      27,647
      6,853
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.8%
      35.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoxton West
      B Kingston Gate
      Violent Crime
      4,952 ↑1%
      1,512 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,609 ↑1%
      1,404 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      3,268 ↓4%
      450 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      930 ↓20%
      249 ↓20%
      Burglary
      1,213 ↓8%
      183 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      905 ↓15%
      295 ↑13%
      Drugs
      1,707 ↑56%
      362 ↑35%
      Public Order
      1,254 ↓2%
      431 ↑30%
      Robbery
      903 ↓15%
      109 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      2,340 ↑5%
      1,205 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      3,500 ↓22%
      301 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      933 ↑11%
      141 ↓39%
      Possession of Weapons
      133 ↑34%
      36 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      167 ↓13%
      63 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hoxton West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoxton West safer than Kingston Gate?

      Hoxton West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 26,814 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingston Gate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,741 crimes. Hoxton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoxton West vs Kingston Gate?

      Hoxton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingston Gate shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoxton West and Kingston Gate?

      In Hoxton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,952 incidents). In Kingston Gate, it is Violent Crime (1,512 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoxton West and Kingston Gate?

      Hoxton West recorded 4,609 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingston Gate recorded 1,404. 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 West vs Kingston Gate?

      Violent crime in Hoxton West totalled 4,952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,512 in Kingston Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoxton West and Kingston Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoxton West recorded 27,647 crimes (now 26,814, a change of -3%). Kingston Gate recorded 6,853 crimes previously (now 6,741, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoxton West and Kingston Gate?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 39.8% and Kingston Gate has 35.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoxton West and Kingston Gate?

      Hoxton West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Kingston Gate 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 West and Kingston Gate?

      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 West or Kingston Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoxton West and Kingston Gate. 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.