Lavender Fields vs Maida Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Lavender Fields Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Maida Vale Metropolitan Police Service

      Lavender Fields vs Maida Vale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lavender Fields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,823 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Maida Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,520 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lavender Fields
      B Maida Vale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,823
      18,520
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,062
      17,790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lavender Fields
      B Maida Vale
      Violent Crime
      1,971 ↑10%
      3,846 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,375 ↓10%
      5,146 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      445 ↓15%
      1,422 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      428 ↓24%
      1,240 ↓8%
      Burglary
      304 ↓10%
      1,009 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      415 ↓6%
      867 ↓2%
      Drugs
      325 ↑29%
      862 ↑71%
      Public Order
      404 ↑6%
      827 ↓8%
      Robbery
      165 ↓5%
      489 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      656 ↓8%
      1,448 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      133 ↓18%
      801 ↓24%
      Bicycle Theft
      73 ↓16%
      300 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑19%
      103 ↑49%
      Other Crime
      91 ↑34%
      160 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lavender Fields is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lavender Fields safer than Maida Vale?

      Lavender Fields has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,823 crimes in the last 12 months. Maida Vale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 18,520 crimes. Lavender Fields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lavender Fields vs Maida Vale?

      Lavender Fields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maida Vale shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lavender Fields and Maida Vale?

      In Lavender Fields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,971 incidents). In Maida Vale, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lavender Fields and Maida Vale?

      Lavender Fields recorded 1,375 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maida Vale recorded 5,146. 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 Lavender Fields vs Maida Vale?

      Violent crime in Lavender Fields totalled 1,971 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,846 in Maida Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lavender Fields and Maida Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lavender Fields recorded 7,062 crimes (now 6,823, a change of -3.4%). Maida Vale recorded 17,790 crimes previously (now 18,520, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lavender Fields and Maida Vale?

      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. Lavender Fields has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Maida Vale has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lavender Fields and Maida Vale?

      Lavender Fields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maida Vale 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 Lavender Fields and Maida Vale?

      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 Lavender Fields or Maida Vale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lavender Fields and Maida Vale. 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.