Stoke Newington vs Maypole & Leyton Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Stoke Newington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police

      Stoke Newington vs Maypole & Leyton Cross Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stoke Newington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,872 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stoke Newington
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      14,872
      233
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,516
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stoke Newington
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Violent Crime
      3,431 ↑11%
      115 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,375 ↑10%
      24 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      1,003 ↓12%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      753 ↓12%
      24 ↓25%
      Burglary
      733 ↑5%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      679 ↑5%
      20 ↓33%
      Drugs
      774 ↑30%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      900 ↑7%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      534 ↓1%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      773 ↓20%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1,343 ↓7%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      328 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      102 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      144 ↑14%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stoke Newington safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Stoke Newington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,872 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 233 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stoke Newington vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Stoke Newington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stoke Newington and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      In Stoke Newington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,431 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stoke Newington and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Stoke Newington recorded 3,375 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24. 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 Stoke Newington vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Violent crime in Stoke Newington totalled 3,431 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stoke Newington and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stoke Newington recorded 14,516 crimes (now 14,872, a change of +2.5%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes previously (now 233, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stoke Newington and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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. Stoke Newington has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stoke Newington and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Stoke Newington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Stoke Newington and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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 Stoke Newington or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?

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

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