Newington vs Whitechapel

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Newington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Whitechapel Metropolitan Police Service

      Newington vs Whitechapel Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      40.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whitechapel
      Metropolitan Police Service
      25,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newington
      B Whitechapel
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,290
      25,917
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,619
      26,424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.3%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newington
      B Whitechapel
      Violent Crime
      4,746 ↑7%
      5,279 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,566 ↑8%
      4,758 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      1,864 ↑2%
      3,428 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      660 ↓6%
      792 ↓26%
      Burglary
      840 ↓18%
      1,303 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      858 ↑0%
      854 ↓10%
      Drugs
      1,026 ↑21%
      1,326 ↑24%
      Public Order
      990 ↓4%
      1,527 ↑2%
      Robbery
      1,038 ↓4%
      705 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,283 ↓27%
      2,500 ↑19%
      Theft from Person
      3,589 ↑15%
      2,401 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      448 ↑3%
      705 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      154 ↑57%
      151 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      228 ↑28%
      188 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newington safer than Whitechapel?

      Newington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,290 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitechapel has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 25,917 crimes. Whitechapel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newington vs Whitechapel?

      Newington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitechapel shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newington and Whitechapel?

      In Newington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,746 incidents). In Whitechapel, it is Violent Crime (5,279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newington and Whitechapel?

      Newington recorded 4,566 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitechapel recorded 4,758. 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 Newington vs Whitechapel?

      Violent crime in Newington totalled 4,746 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,279 in Whitechapel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newington and Whitechapel in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newington recorded 21,619 crimes (now 22,290, a change of +3.1%). Whitechapel recorded 26,424 crimes previously (now 25,917, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newington and Whitechapel?

      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. Newington has a resolution rate of 40.3% and Whitechapel has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newington and Whitechapel?

      Newington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whitechapel 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 Newington and Whitechapel?

      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 Newington or Whitechapel on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newington and Whitechapel. 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.