Lea Bridge vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Lea Bridge Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown Metropolitan Police Service

      Lea Bridge vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lea Bridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,196 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,278 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      39.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lea Bridge
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,196
      12,278
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,461
      12,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      39.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lea Bridge
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Violent Crime
      3,022 ↑2%
      2,451 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,651 ↑2%
      2,507 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      836 ↓9%
      1,113 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      682 ↓23%
      830 ↑1%
      Burglary
      616 ↑5%
      599 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      560 ↑5%
      457 ↓15%
      Drugs
      638 ↑21%
      480 ↑41%
      Public Order
      691 ↓6%
      513 ↓9%
      Robbery
      430 ↓10%
      429 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      689 ↑13%
      1,321 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      930 ↓17%
      1,150 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      232 ↓31%
      266 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      94 ↑74%
      52 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      125 ↑5%
      110 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lea Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lea Bridge safer than Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Lea Bridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,196 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury and Queenstown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,278 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lea Bridge vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Lea Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury and Queenstown shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lea Bridge and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      In Lea Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,022 incidents). In Shaftesbury and Queenstown, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,507 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lea Bridge and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Lea Bridge recorded 2,651 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 2,507. 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 Lea Bridge vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Violent crime in Lea Bridge totalled 3,022 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,451 in Shaftesbury and Queenstown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lea Bridge and Shaftesbury and Queenstown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lea Bridge recorded 12,461 crimes (now 12,196, a change of -2.1%). Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 12,237 crimes previously (now 12,278, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lea Bridge and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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. Lea Bridge has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Shaftesbury and Queenstown has 39.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lea Bridge and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Lea Bridge falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shaftesbury and Queenstown 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 Lea Bridge and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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 Lea Bridge or Shaftesbury and Queenstown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lea Bridge and Shaftesbury and Queenstown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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