London Fields vs Stepney Green

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
      8/100
      Stepney Green Metropolitan Police Service

      London Fields vs Stepney Green 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stepney Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      21,514 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A London Fields
      B Stepney Green
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,426
      21,514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,546
      21,368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A London Fields
      B Stepney Green
      Violent Crime
      4,916 ↑11%
      5,402 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,696 ↑6%
      4,980 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      1,712 ↓10%
      1,666 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,084 ↓20%
      914 ↓28%
      Burglary
      1,105 ↑1%
      1,004 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      896 ↑3%
      828 ↓11%
      Drugs
      1,161 ↑40%
      1,296 ↑37%
      Public Order
      1,233 ↑5%
      1,342 ↑9%
      Robbery
      815 ↓4%
      567 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      1,754 ↑40%
      1,448 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      1,897 ↓10%
      1,229 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      857 ↓13%
      503 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      133 ↑30%
      126 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      167 ↓3%
      209 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stepney Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is London Fields safer than Stepney Green?

      London Fields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,426 crimes in the last 12 months. Stepney Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 21,514 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in London Fields vs Stepney Green?

      London Fields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stepney Green shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In London Fields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,916 incidents). In Stepney Green, it is Violent Crime (5,402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      London Fields recorded 4,696 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stepney Green recorded 4,980. 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 Stepney Green?

      Violent crime in London Fields totalled 4,916 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,402 in Stepney Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in London Fields and Stepney Green 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%). Stepney Green recorded 21,368 crimes previously (now 21,514, +0.7%).

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

      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 Stepney Green has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers London Fields and Stepney Green?

      London Fields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stepney Green 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 Stepney Green?

      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 Stepney Green on a crime map?

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

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