Selhurst vs Spitalfields and Banglatown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Selhurst Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Spitalfields and Banglatown Metropolitan Police Service

      Selhurst vs Spitalfields and Banglatown Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Selhurst
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,502 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      30,508 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      38% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Selhurst
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,502
      30,508
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,944
      31,530
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      38%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selhurst
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown
      Violent Crime
      4,233 ↑3%
      6,155 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,195 ↓2%
      5,228 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      881 ↓10%
      3,886 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      915 ↓16%
      941 ↓23%
      Burglary
      512 ↓11%
      1,414 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      822 ↓4%
      986 ↓10%
      Drugs
      959 ↑28%
      1,840 ↑31%
      Public Order
      906 ↑7%
      1,756 ↓2%
      Robbery
      366 ↓15%
      920 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      1,016 ↓20%
      2,853 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      351 ↓19%
      3,280 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      72 ↓13%
      862 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      114 ↑36%
      181 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      160 ↓7%
      206 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spitalfields and Banglatown 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 Selhurst safer than Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Selhurst has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,502 crimes in the last 12 months. Spitalfields and Banglatown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 30,508 crimes. Spitalfields and Banglatown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selhurst vs Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Selhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spitalfields and Banglatown shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Selhurst and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      In Selhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,233 incidents). In Spitalfields and Banglatown, it is Violent Crime (6,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Selhurst and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Selhurst recorded 3,195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spitalfields and Banglatown recorded 5,228. 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 Selhurst vs Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Violent crime in Selhurst totalled 4,233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,155 in Spitalfields and Banglatown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Selhurst and Spitalfields and Banglatown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selhurst recorded 14,944 crimes (now 14,502, a change of -3%). Spitalfields and Banglatown recorded 31,530 crimes previously (now 30,508, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selhurst and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      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. Selhurst has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Spitalfields and Banglatown has 38%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selhurst and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      Selhurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Spitalfields and Banglatown 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 Selhurst and Spitalfields and Banglatown?

      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 Selhurst or Spitalfields and Banglatown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selhurst and Spitalfields and Banglatown. 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.