Shaftesbury and Queenstown vs Thornton Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Shaftesbury and Queenstown Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Thornton Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Shaftesbury and Queenstown vs Thornton Heath Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,278 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      39.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Thornton Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,491 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      B Thornton Heath
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,278
      7,491
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,237
      7,445
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.3%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.6%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      B Thornton Heath
      Violent Crime
      2,451 ↑5%
      2,385 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,507 ↑2%
      1,455 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,113 ↓7%
      444 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      830 ↑1%
      729 ↓7%
      Burglary
      599 ↓6%
      298 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      457 ↓15%
      477 ↓2%
      Drugs
      480 ↑41%
      390 ↑7%
      Public Order
      513 ↓9%
      428 ↑14%
      Robbery
      429 ↓9%
      209 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,321 ↓6%
      331 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      1,150 ↑12%
      124 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      266 ↓10%
      41 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑41%
      64 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      110 ↑9%
      116 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shaftesbury and Queenstown is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shaftesbury and Queenstown safer than Thornton Heath?

      Shaftesbury and Queenstown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,278 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornton Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,491 crimes. Shaftesbury and Queenstown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shaftesbury and Queenstown vs Thornton Heath?

      Shaftesbury and Queenstown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thornton Heath shows +0.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shaftesbury and Queenstown and Thornton Heath?

      In Shaftesbury and Queenstown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,507 incidents). In Thornton Heath, it is Violent Crime (2,385 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shaftesbury and Queenstown and Thornton Heath?

      Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 2,507 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornton Heath recorded 1,455. 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 Shaftesbury and Queenstown vs Thornton Heath?

      Violent crime in Shaftesbury and Queenstown totalled 2,451 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,385 in Thornton Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury and Queenstown and Thornton Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 12,237 crimes (now 12,278, a change of +0.3%). Thornton Heath recorded 7,445 crimes previously (now 7,491, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shaftesbury and Queenstown and Thornton Heath?

      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. Shaftesbury and Queenstown has a resolution rate of 39.6% and Thornton Heath has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shaftesbury and Queenstown and Thornton Heath?

      Shaftesbury and Queenstown falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Thornton Heath 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 Shaftesbury and Queenstown and Thornton Heath?

      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 Shaftesbury and Queenstown or Thornton Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shaftesbury and Queenstown and Thornton Heath. 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.