Hoxton West vs Whitechapel

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
      9/100
      Whitechapel Metropolitan Police Service

      Hoxton West vs Whitechapel 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
      Whitechapel
      Metropolitan Police Service
      25,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoxton West
      B Whitechapel
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      26,814
      25,917
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      27,647
      26,424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.8%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoxton West
      B Whitechapel
      Violent Crime
      4,952 ↑1%
      5,279 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,609 ↑1%
      4,758 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      3,268 ↓4%
      3,428 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      930 ↓20%
      792 ↓26%
      Burglary
      1,213 ↓8%
      1,303 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      905 ↓15%
      854 ↓10%
      Drugs
      1,707 ↑56%
      1,326 ↑24%
      Public Order
      1,254 ↓2%
      1,527 ↑2%
      Robbery
      903 ↓15%
      705 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      2,340 ↑5%
      2,500 ↑19%
      Theft from Person
      3,500 ↓22%
      2,401 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      933 ↑11%
      705 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      133 ↑34%
      151 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      167 ↓13%
      188 ↓9%
      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 Whitechapel?

      Hoxton West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 26,814 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitechapel has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 25,917 crimes. Hoxton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoxton West vs Whitechapel?

      Hoxton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitechapel shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hoxton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,952 incidents). In Whitechapel, it is Violent Crime (5,279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hoxton West recorded 4,609 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitechapel recorded 4,758. 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 Whitechapel?

      Violent crime in Hoxton West totalled 4,952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,279 in Whitechapel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoxton West and Whitechapel 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%). Whitechapel recorded 26,424 crimes previously (now 25,917, -1.9%).

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

      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 Whitechapel has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoxton West and Whitechapel?

      Hoxton West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel?

      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 Whitechapel on a crime map?

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