Northwood Hills vs Rotherhithe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northwood Hills Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rotherhithe Metropolitan Police Service

      Northwood Hills vs Rotherhithe Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northwood Hills
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,993 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      33.1% 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 Northwood Hills
      B Rotherhithe
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,993
      9,548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,039
      9,159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.1%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northwood Hills
      B Rotherhithe
      Violent Crime
      500 ↑13%
      2,226 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      439 ↑12%
      2,102 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓28%
      753 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      182 ↑5%
      544 ↓10%
      Burglary
      138 ↓3%
      506 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓45%
      382 ↓4%
      Drugs
      90 ↑200%
      379 ↓6%
      Public Order
      90 ↑7%
      479 ↑5%
      Robbery
      43 ↓27%
      345 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      281 ↓30%
      412 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓25%
      1,034 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓78%
      243 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      56 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑175%
      87 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northwood Hills 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 Northwood Hills safer than Rotherhithe?

      Northwood Hills has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,993 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherhithe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,548 crimes. Northwood Hills scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northwood Hills vs Rotherhithe?

      Northwood Hills shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Northwood Hills and Rotherhithe?

      In Northwood Hills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (500 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 Northwood Hills and Rotherhithe?

      Northwood Hills recorded 439 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 Northwood Hills vs Rotherhithe?

      Violent crime in Northwood Hills totalled 500 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 Northwood Hills and Rotherhithe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood Hills recorded 2,039 crimes (now 1,993, a change of -2.3%). Rotherhithe recorded 9,159 crimes previously (now 9,548, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood Hills 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. Northwood Hills has a resolution rate of 33.1% and Rotherhithe has 42.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northwood Hills and Rotherhithe?

      Northwood Hills 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 Northwood Hills 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 Northwood Hills or Rotherhithe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northwood Hills and Rotherhithe. 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.