Palace and Hurlingham vs St Margarets and North Twickenham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Palace and Hurlingham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      St Margarets and North Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Palace and Hurlingham vs St Margarets and North Twickenham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Palace and Hurlingham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,662 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Margarets and North Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,815 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      38.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Palace and Hurlingham
      B St Margarets and North Twickenham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,662
      3,815
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,902
      3,567
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.5%
      ↑7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      38.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Palace and Hurlingham
      B St Margarets and North Twickenham
      Violent Crime
      2,210 ↑15%
      902 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,088 ↑15%
      805 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      897 ↑4%
      250 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      804 ↓11%
      367 ↑9%
      Burglary
      548 ↓6%
      167 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      452 ↑3%
      493 ↑145%
      Drugs
      474 ↑50%
      110 ↑20%
      Public Order
      584 ↑6%
      213 ↑1%
      Robbery
      192 ↓6%
      58 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      719 ↑8%
      235 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      317 ↑7%
      64 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      253 ↑3%
      103 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑77%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      85 ↑1%
      36 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Margarets and North Twickenham is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Palace and Hurlingham safer than St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,662 crimes in the last 12 months. St Margarets and North Twickenham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,815 crimes. St Margarets and North Twickenham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Palace and Hurlingham vs St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Margarets and North Twickenham shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Palace and Hurlingham and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      In Palace and Hurlingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,210 incidents). In St Margarets and North Twickenham, it is Violent Crime (902 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Palace and Hurlingham and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham recorded 2,088 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Margarets and North Twickenham recorded 805. 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 Palace and Hurlingham vs St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Violent crime in Palace and Hurlingham totalled 2,210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 902 in St Margarets and North Twickenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Palace and Hurlingham and St Margarets and North Twickenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Palace and Hurlingham recorded 8,902 crimes (now 9,662, a change of +8.5%). St Margarets and North Twickenham recorded 3,567 crimes previously (now 3,815, +7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Palace and Hurlingham and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      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. Palace and Hurlingham has a resolution rate of 30.8% and St Margarets and North Twickenham has 38.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Palace and Hurlingham and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Margarets and North Twickenham 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 Palace and Hurlingham and St Margarets and North Twickenham?

      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 Palace and Hurlingham or St Margarets and North Twickenham on a crime map?

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

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