Pinner vs South Balham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Pinner Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Balham Metropolitan Police Service

      Pinner vs South Balham Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Pinner
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      41.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Balham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,862 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pinner
      B South Balham
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,685
      8,862
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,045
      8,491
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.1%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pinner
      B South Balham
      Violent Crime
      356 ↓6%
      1,946 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      387 ↓7%
      2,011 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓28%
      673 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      178 ↑2%
      787 ↓13%
      Burglary
      132 ↓2%
      438 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓13%
      497 ↑18%
      Drugs
      47 ↑47%
      244 ↑43%
      Public Order
      65 ↑55%
      450 ↓8%
      Robbery
      40 ↓5%
      205 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      213 ↓59%
      1,006 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      84 ↑8%
      323 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      150 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      40 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑21%
      92 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pinner is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pinner safer than South Balham?

      Pinner has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,685 crimes in the last 12 months. South Balham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,862 crimes. Pinner scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pinner vs South Balham?

      Pinner shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Balham shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pinner and South Balham?

      In Pinner, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (387 incidents). In South Balham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,011 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pinner and South Balham?

      Pinner recorded 387 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Balham recorded 2,011. 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 Pinner vs South Balham?

      Violent crime in Pinner totalled 356 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,946 in South Balham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pinner and South Balham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pinner recorded 2,045 crimes (now 1,685, a change of -17.6%). South Balham recorded 8,491 crimes previously (now 8,862, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pinner and South Balham?

      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. Pinner has a resolution rate of 41.1% and South Balham has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pinner and South Balham?

      Pinner falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Balham 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 Pinner and South Balham?

      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 Pinner or South Balham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pinner and South Balham. 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.