South Hornchurch vs Tolworth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    South Hornchurch Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Tolworth Metropolitan Police Service

      South Hornchurch vs Tolworth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      South Hornchurch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,170 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tolworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,120 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.1% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Hornchurch
      B Tolworth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,170
      3,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,932
      2,436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.1%
      ↑28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Hornchurch
      B Tolworth
      Violent Crime
      874 ↑12%
      911 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      703 ↑10%
      698 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓9%
      162 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      304 ↓4%
      374 ↑91%
      Burglary
      114 ↓12%
      167 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      212 ↑2%
      235 ↑3%
      Drugs
      167 ↑21%
      143 ↑155%
      Public Order
      146 ↓6%
      161 ↑3%
      Robbery
      92 ↑46%
      40 ↑43%
      Shoplifting
      278 ↑29%
      104 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      35 ↑3%
      37 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑100%
      29 ↑26%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      18 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓9%
      41 ↑78%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Hornchurch is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Hornchurch safer than Tolworth?

      South Hornchurch has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,170 crimes in the last 12 months. Tolworth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,120 crimes. South Hornchurch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Hornchurch vs Tolworth?

      South Hornchurch shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tolworth shows +28.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Hornchurch and Tolworth?

      In South Hornchurch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (874 incidents). In Tolworth, it is Violent Crime (911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Hornchurch and Tolworth?

      South Hornchurch recorded 703 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tolworth recorded 698. 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 South Hornchurch vs Tolworth?

      Violent crime in South Hornchurch totalled 874 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 911 in Tolworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Hornchurch and Tolworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Hornchurch recorded 2,932 crimes (now 3,170, a change of +8.1%). Tolworth recorded 2,436 crimes previously (now 3,120, +28.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Hornchurch and Tolworth?

      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. South Hornchurch has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Tolworth has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Hornchurch and Tolworth?

      South Hornchurch falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tolworth 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 South Hornchurch and Tolworth?

      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 South Hornchurch or Tolworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Hornchurch and Tolworth. 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.