London Fields vs Markhouse

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    London Fields Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Markhouse Metropolitan Police Service

      London Fields vs Markhouse Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      London Fields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Markhouse
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,776 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A London Fields
      B Markhouse
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,426
      11,776
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,546
      12,748
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A London Fields
      B Markhouse
      Violent Crime
      4,916 ↑11%
      2,672 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,696 ↑6%
      2,801 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1,712 ↓10%
      975 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,084 ↓20%
      840 ↓36%
      Burglary
      1,105 ↑1%
      430 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      896 ↑3%
      591 ↓9%
      Drugs
      1,161 ↑40%
      733 ↑51%
      Public Order
      1,233 ↑5%
      642 ↑7%
      Robbery
      815 ↓4%
      347 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      1,754 ↑40%
      452 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      1,897 ↓10%
      949 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      857 ↓13%
      152 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      133 ↑30%
      60 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      167 ↓3%
      132 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Markhouse is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is London Fields safer than Markhouse?

      London Fields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,426 crimes in the last 12 months. Markhouse has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,776 crimes. Markhouse scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in London Fields vs Markhouse?

      London Fields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Markhouse shows -7.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in London Fields and Markhouse?

      In London Fields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,916 incidents). In Markhouse, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,801 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between London Fields and Markhouse?

      London Fields recorded 4,696 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Markhouse recorded 2,801. 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 London Fields vs Markhouse?

      Violent crime in London Fields totalled 4,916 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,672 in Markhouse. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in London Fields and Markhouse in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, London Fields recorded 21,546 crimes (now 22,426, a change of +4.1%). Markhouse recorded 12,748 crimes previously (now 11,776, -7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in London Fields and Markhouse?

      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. London Fields has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Markhouse has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers London Fields and Markhouse?

      London Fields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Markhouse 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 London Fields and Markhouse?

      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 London Fields or Markhouse on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both London Fields and Markhouse. 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.