Northcote vs Pembridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northcote Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Pembridge Metropolitan Police Service

      Northcote vs Pembridge Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northcote
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,923 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      37% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Pembridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,586 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northcote
      B Pembridge
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,923
      20,586
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,966
      19,657
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northcote
      B Pembridge
      Violent Crime
      1,895 ↑9%
      3,844 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,872 ↑6%
      4,189 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      728 ↓16%
      2,097 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      875 ↓9%
      1,219 ↑6%
      Burglary
      431 ↓13%
      1,082 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      388 ↓2%
      773 ↓4%
      Drugs
      251 ↑18%
      1,282 ↑53%
      Public Order
      436 ↓3%
      1,003 ↑3%
      Robbery
      251 ↓24%
      489 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      1,038 ↑8%
      2,673 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      414 ↓13%
      1,343 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      177 ↓4%
      329 ↓1%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑21%
      123 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      121 ↑39%
      140 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northcote is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northcote safer than Pembridge?

      Northcote has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,923 crimes in the last 12 months. Pembridge has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 20,586 crimes. Northcote scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northcote vs Pembridge?

      Northcote shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pembridge shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northcote and Pembridge?

      In Northcote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,895 incidents). In Pembridge, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,189 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northcote and Pembridge?

      Northcote recorded 1,872 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pembridge recorded 4,189. 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 Northcote vs Pembridge?

      Violent crime in Northcote totalled 1,895 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,844 in Pembridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northcote and Pembridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northcote recorded 8,966 crimes (now 8,923, a change of -0.5%). Pembridge recorded 19,657 crimes previously (now 20,586, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northcote and Pembridge?

      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. Northcote has a resolution rate of 37% and Pembridge has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northcote and Pembridge?

      Northcote falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Pembridge 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 Northcote and Pembridge?

      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 Northcote or Pembridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northcote and Pembridge. 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.