Muswell Hill vs Peckham Rye

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Muswell Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Peckham Rye Metropolitan Police Service

      Muswell Hill vs Peckham Rye Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Muswell Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,822 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      41.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Peckham Rye
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,485 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      40.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Muswell Hill
      B Peckham Rye
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,822
      6,485
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,623
      6,156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.6%
      40.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Muswell Hill
      B Peckham Rye
      Violent Crime
      884 ↑7%
      1,604 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      896 ↑8%
      1,299 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      326 ↓13%
      505 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      748 ↑0%
      648 ↓8%
      Burglary
      297 ↓26%
      325 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      231 ↓5%
      366 ↑6%
      Drugs
      143 ↑24%
      207 ↓1%
      Public Order
      219 ↑3%
      298 ↑2%
      Robbery
      174 ↓6%
      178 ↑5%
      Shoplifting
      525 ↑66%
      537 ↑25%
      Theft from Person
      280 ↑4%
      278 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↓9%
      122 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑46%
      46 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓6%
      72 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Muswell Hill is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Muswell Hill safer than Peckham Rye?

      Muswell Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,822 crimes in the last 12 months. Peckham Rye has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,485 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Muswell Hill vs Peckham Rye?

      Muswell Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Peckham Rye shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Muswell Hill and Peckham Rye?

      In Muswell Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (896 incidents). In Peckham Rye, it is Violent Crime (1,604 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Muswell Hill and Peckham Rye?

      Muswell Hill recorded 896 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peckham Rye recorded 1,299. 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 Muswell Hill vs Peckham Rye?

      Violent crime in Muswell Hill totalled 884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,604 in Peckham Rye. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Muswell Hill and Peckham Rye in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Muswell Hill recorded 4,623 crimes (now 4,822, a change of +4.3%). Peckham Rye recorded 6,156 crimes previously (now 6,485, +5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Muswell Hill and Peckham Rye?

      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. Muswell Hill has a resolution rate of 41.6% and Peckham Rye has 40.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Muswell Hill and Peckham Rye?

      Muswell Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Peckham Rye 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 Muswell Hill and Peckham Rye?

      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 Muswell Hill or Peckham Rye on a crime map?

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

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