Isleworth vs Poplar

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Isleworth Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Poplar Metropolitan Police Service

      Isleworth vs Poplar Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Isleworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,048 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Poplar
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Isleworth
      B Poplar
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,048
      16,138
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,417
      15,289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.5%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Isleworth
      B Poplar
      Violent Crime
      1,283 ↑9%
      3,930 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      785 ↑12%
      3,320 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      258 ↑8%
      1,346 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      388 ↑7%
      1,254 ↑11%
      Burglary
      159 ↑1%
      754 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      522 ↑132%
      682 ↑3%
      Drugs
      161 ↑53%
      964 ↑47%
      Public Order
      195 ↑22%
      821 ↑7%
      Robbery
      51 ↑42%
      476 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      89 ↑48%
      1,348 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      55 ↓19%
      807 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↓33%
      185 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑7%
      98 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓13%
      153 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Poplar is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Isleworth safer than Poplar?

      Isleworth has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,048 crimes in the last 12 months. Poplar has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,138 crimes. Poplar scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Isleworth vs Poplar?

      Isleworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poplar shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Isleworth and Poplar?

      In Isleworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,283 incidents). In Poplar, it is Violent Crime (3,930 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Isleworth and Poplar?

      Isleworth recorded 785 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poplar recorded 3,320. 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 Isleworth vs Poplar?

      Violent crime in Isleworth totalled 1,283 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,930 in Poplar. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Isleworth and Poplar in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Isleworth recorded 3,417 crimes (now 4,048, a change of +18.5%). Poplar recorded 15,289 crimes previously (now 16,138, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Isleworth and Poplar?

      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. Isleworth has a resolution rate of 32% and Poplar has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Isleworth and Poplar?

      Isleworth falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Poplar 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 Isleworth and Poplar?

      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 Isleworth or Poplar on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Isleworth and Poplar. 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.