North Harrow vs Rotherhithe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    North Harrow Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rotherhithe Metropolitan Police Service

      North Harrow vs Rotherhithe Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Harrow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,666 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherhithe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      42.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Harrow
      B Rotherhithe
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,666
      9,548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,376
      9,159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Harrow
      B Rotherhithe
      Violent Crime
      1,178 ↑11%
      2,226 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,255 ↑17%
      2,102 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      281 ↓17%
      753 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      362 ↑20%
      544 ↓10%
      Burglary
      186 ↓8%
      506 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↑22%
      382 ↓4%
      Drugs
      176 ↑43%
      379 ↓6%
      Public Order
      225 ↑2%
      479 ↑5%
      Robbery
      101 ↓1%
      345 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      385 ↓8%
      412 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      225 ↓17%
      1,034 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓18%
      243 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑155%
      56 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓25%
      87 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rotherhithe is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Harrow safer than Rotherhithe?

      North Harrow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,666 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherhithe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,548 crimes. Rotherhithe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Harrow vs Rotherhithe?

      North Harrow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherhithe shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Harrow and Rotherhithe?

      In North Harrow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,255 incidents). In Rotherhithe, it is Violent Crime (2,226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Harrow and Rotherhithe?

      North Harrow recorded 1,255 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherhithe recorded 2,102. 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 North Harrow vs Rotherhithe?

      Violent crime in North Harrow totalled 1,178 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,226 in Rotherhithe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Harrow and Rotherhithe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Harrow recorded 4,376 crimes (now 4,666, a change of +6.6%). Rotherhithe recorded 9,159 crimes previously (now 9,548, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Harrow and Rotherhithe?

      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. North Harrow has a resolution rate of 29% and Rotherhithe has 42.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Harrow and Rotherhithe?

      North Harrow falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rotherhithe 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 North Harrow and Rotherhithe?

      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 North Harrow or Rotherhithe on a crime map?

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

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