Hoxton West vs Primrose Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hoxton West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Primrose Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Hoxton West vs Primrose Hill 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Primrose Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,368 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoxton West
      B Primrose Hill
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      26,814
      15,368
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      27,647
      16,434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.8%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoxton West
      B Primrose Hill
      Violent Crime
      4,952 ↑1%
      2,953 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,609 ↑1%
      2,910 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      3,268 ↓4%
      1,610 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      930 ↓20%
      915 ↓16%
      Burglary
      1,213 ↓8%
      793 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      905 ↓15%
      572 ↓10%
      Drugs
      1,707 ↑56%
      621 ↑9%
      Public Order
      1,254 ↓2%
      928 ↑8%
      Robbery
      903 ↓15%
      451 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      2,340 ↑5%
      1,387 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      3,500 ↓22%
      1,752 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      933 ↑11%
      298 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      133 ↑34%
      64 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      167 ↓13%
      114 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Primrose Hill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoxton West safer than Primrose Hill?

      Hoxton West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 26,814 crimes in the last 12 months. Primrose Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 15,368 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoxton West vs Primrose Hill?

      Hoxton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Primrose Hill shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoxton West and Primrose Hill?

      In Hoxton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,952 incidents). In Primrose Hill, it is Violent Crime (2,953 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoxton West and Primrose Hill?

      Hoxton West recorded 4,609 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Primrose Hill recorded 2,910. 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 Primrose Hill?

      Violent crime in Hoxton West totalled 4,952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,953 in Primrose Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoxton West and Primrose Hill 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%). Primrose Hill recorded 16,434 crimes previously (now 15,368, -6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoxton West and Primrose Hill?

      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 Primrose Hill has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoxton West and Primrose Hill?

      Hoxton West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill?

      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 Primrose Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoxton West and Primrose Hill. 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.