Markhouse vs Roxbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Markhouse Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Roxbourne Metropolitan Police Service

      Markhouse vs Roxbourne Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Markhouse
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,776 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Roxbourne
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,125 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Markhouse
      B Roxbourne
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,776
      5,125
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,748
      4,833
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↑6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Markhouse
      B Roxbourne
      Violent Crime
      2,672 ↑6%
      1,403 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,801 ↓5%
      1,252 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      975 ↓13%
      294 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      840 ↓36%
      462 ↓5%
      Burglary
      430 ↓18%
      200 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      591 ↓9%
      250 ↑18%
      Drugs
      733 ↑51%
      150 ↑28%
      Public Order
      642 ↑7%
      234 ↓4%
      Robbery
      347 ↓25%
      139 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      452 ↑1%
      431 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      949 ↓27%
      205 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      152 ↓28%
      27 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↓2%
      21 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      132 ↑33%
      57 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Markhouse safer than Roxbourne?

      Markhouse has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,776 crimes in the last 12 months. Roxbourne has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,125 crimes. Markhouse scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Markhouse vs Roxbourne?

      Markhouse shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Roxbourne shows +6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Markhouse and Roxbourne?

      In Markhouse, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,801 incidents). In Roxbourne, it is Violent Crime (1,403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Markhouse and Roxbourne?

      Markhouse recorded 2,801 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roxbourne recorded 1,252. 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 Markhouse vs Roxbourne?

      Violent crime in Markhouse totalled 2,672 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,403 in Roxbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Markhouse recorded 12,748 crimes (now 11,776, a change of -7.6%). Roxbourne recorded 4,833 crimes previously (now 5,125, +6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Markhouse and Roxbourne?

      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. Markhouse has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Roxbourne has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Markhouse and Roxbourne?

      Markhouse falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Roxbourne 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 Markhouse and Roxbourne?

      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 Markhouse or Roxbourne on a crime map?

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