Rotherhithe vs Tollington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Rotherhithe Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Tollington Metropolitan Police Service

      Rotherhithe vs Tollington Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherhithe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      42.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Tollington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,763 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      32.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherhithe
      B Tollington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,548
      19,763
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,159
      19,466
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.2%
      32.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherhithe
      B Tollington
      Violent Crime
      2,226 ↑5%
      4,088 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,102 ↑6%
      5,086 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      753 ↑1%
      1,409 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      544 ↓10%
      1,207 ↓15%
      Burglary
      506 ↑0%
      868 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      382 ↓4%
      882 ↑11%
      Drugs
      379 ↓6%
      1,173 ↑79%
      Public Order
      479 ↑5%
      1,112 ↑19%
      Robbery
      345 ↓13%
      604 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      412 ↑43%
      1,266 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      1,034 ↑21%
      1,494 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      243 ↓10%
      279 ↓12%
      Possession of Weapons
      56 ↑33%
      128 ↑54%
      Other Crime
      87 ↓3%
      167 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rotherhithe is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherhithe safer than Tollington?

      Rotherhithe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,548 crimes in the last 12 months. Tollington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 19,763 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rotherhithe vs Tollington?

      Rotherhithe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tollington shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rotherhithe and Tollington?

      In Rotherhithe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,226 incidents). In Tollington, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rotherhithe and Tollington?

      Rotherhithe recorded 2,102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tollington recorded 5,086. 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 Rotherhithe vs Tollington?

      Violent crime in Rotherhithe totalled 2,226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,088 in Tollington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rotherhithe and Tollington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherhithe recorded 9,159 crimes (now 9,548, a change of +4.3%). Tollington recorded 19,466 crimes previously (now 19,763, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherhithe and Tollington?

      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. Rotherhithe has a resolution rate of 42.2% and Tollington has 32.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherhithe and Tollington?

      Rotherhithe falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tollington 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 Rotherhithe and Tollington?

      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 Rotherhithe or Tollington on a crime map?

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

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