Northfield vs Stroud Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Stroud Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Northfield vs Stroud Green Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stroud Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,803 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northfield
      B Stroud Green
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,352
      15,803
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,516
      15,666
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      31.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northfield
      B Stroud Green
      Violent Crime
      1,413 ↑4%
      3,361 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,850 ↑3%
      4,146 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      475 ↓3%
      1,144 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      654 ↓25%
      1,051 ↓17%
      Burglary
      274 ↓7%
      671 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↑1%
      680 ↓2%
      Drugs
      298 ↑48%
      1,025 ↑43%
      Public Order
      308 ↓7%
      811 ↑18%
      Robbery
      121 ↓14%
      562 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      316 ↓17%
      576 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      203 ↑11%
      1,322 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↓41%
      199 ↑7%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑53%
      124 ↑70%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑4%
      131 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northfield safer than Stroud Green?

      Northfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,352 crimes in the last 12 months. Stroud Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 15,803 crimes. Northfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northfield vs Stroud Green?

      Northfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stroud Green shows +0.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northfield and Stroud Green?

      In Northfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,850 incidents). In Stroud Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northfield and Stroud Green?

      Northfield recorded 1,850 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stroud Green recorded 4,146. 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 Northfield vs Stroud Green?

      Violent crime in Northfield totalled 1,413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,361 in Stroud Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northfield and Stroud Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northfield recorded 6,516 crimes (now 6,352, a change of -2.5%). Stroud Green recorded 15,666 crimes previously (now 15,803, +0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northfield and Stroud Green?

      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. Northfield has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Stroud Green has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northfield and Stroud Green?

      Northfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stroud Green 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 Northfield and Stroud Green?

      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 Northfield or Stroud Green on a crime map?

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

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