Palmers Green vs Shadwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Palmers Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Shadwell Metropolitan Police Service

      Palmers Green vs Shadwell Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Palmers Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,827 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      35% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shadwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,407 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Palmers Green
      B Shadwell
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,827
      19,407
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,406
      18,972
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      35.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Palmers Green
      B Shadwell
      Violent Crime
      1,110 ↓8%
      4,725 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,058 ↓3%
      4,513 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      346 ↓6%
      1,600 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      764 ↑3%
      810 ↓27%
      Burglary
      281 ↓19%
      929 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑26%
      746 ↓8%
      Drugs
      252 ↑53%
      1,063 ↑27%
      Public Order
      169 ↓25%
      1,160 ↑9%
      Robbery
      96 ↓9%
      512 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↓68%
      1,304 ↑51%
      Theft from Person
      127 ↓7%
      1,269 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓16%
      493 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑78%
      106 ↑26%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑65%
      177 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Palmers Green is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Palmers Green safer than Shadwell?

      Palmers Green has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,827 crimes in the last 12 months. Shadwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 19,407 crimes. Palmers Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Palmers Green vs Shadwell?

      Palmers Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shadwell shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Palmers Green and Shadwell?

      In Palmers Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,110 incidents). In Shadwell, it is Violent Crime (4,725 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Palmers Green and Shadwell?

      Palmers Green recorded 1,058 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shadwell recorded 4,513. 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 Palmers Green vs Shadwell?

      Violent crime in Palmers Green totalled 1,110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,725 in Shadwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Palmers Green and Shadwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Palmers Green recorded 5,406 crimes (now 4,827, a change of -10.7%). Shadwell recorded 18,972 crimes previously (now 19,407, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Palmers Green and Shadwell?

      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. Palmers Green has a resolution rate of 35% and Shadwell has 35.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Palmers Green and Shadwell?

      Palmers Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shadwell 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 Palmers Green and Shadwell?

      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 Palmers Green or Shadwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Palmers Green and Shadwell. 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.