St Margarets and North Twickenham vs Thornton Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    St Margarets and North Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Thornton Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      St Margarets and North Twickenham vs Thornton Heath Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Margarets and North Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,815 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      38.4% 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 St Margarets and North Twickenham
      B Thornton Heath
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,815
      7,491
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,567
      7,445
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Margarets and North Twickenham
      B Thornton Heath
      Violent Crime
      902 ↓4%
      2,385 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      805 ↑13%
      1,455 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      250 ↓13%
      444 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      367 ↑9%
      729 ↓7%
      Burglary
      167 ↓13%
      298 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      493 ↑145%
      477 ↓2%
      Drugs
      110 ↑20%
      390 ↑7%
      Public Order
      213 ↑1%
      428 ↑14%
      Robbery
      58 ↓13%
      209 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      235 ↓12%
      331 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      64 ↓6%
      124 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      103 ↓30%
      41 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑0%
      64 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑3%
      116 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Margarets and North Twickenham is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Margarets and North Twickenham safer than Thornton Heath?

      St Margarets and North Twickenham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,815 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornton Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,491 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Margarets and North Twickenham vs Thornton Heath?

      St Margarets and North Twickenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — 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 St Margarets and North Twickenham and Thornton Heath?

      In St Margarets and North Twickenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (902 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 St Margarets and North Twickenham and Thornton Heath?

      St Margarets and North Twickenham recorded 805 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 St Margarets and North Twickenham vs Thornton Heath?

      Violent crime in St Margarets and North Twickenham totalled 902 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 St Margarets and North Twickenham and Thornton Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Margarets and North Twickenham recorded 3,567 crimes (now 3,815, a change of +7%). Thornton Heath recorded 7,445 crimes previously (now 7,491, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Margarets and North Twickenham 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. St Margarets and North Twickenham has a resolution rate of 38.4% and Thornton Heath has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Margarets and North Twickenham and Thornton Heath?

      St Margarets and North Twickenham 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 St Margarets and North Twickenham 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 St Margarets and North Twickenham or Thornton Heath on a crime map?

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

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