Streatham Hill West and Thornton vs Thornton Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Streatham Hill West and Thornton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Thornton Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Streatham Hill West and Thornton vs Thornton Heath Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Streatham Hill West and Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,424 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      39.4% 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 Streatham Hill West and Thornton
      B Thornton Heath
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,424
      7,491
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,249
      7,445
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Streatham Hill West and Thornton
      B Thornton Heath
      Violent Crime
      2,118 ↑8%
      2,385 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,138 ↑8%
      1,455 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      760 ↑0%
      444 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      809 ↓27%
      729 ↓7%
      Burglary
      442 ↓19%
      298 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      492 ↑3%
      477 ↓2%
      Drugs
      298 ↑31%
      390 ↑7%
      Public Order
      436 ↓6%
      428 ↑14%
      Robbery
      245 ↓34%
      209 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,049 ↑49%
      331 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      326 ↓14%
      124 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      158 ↑5%
      41 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑45%
      64 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      108 ↑20%
      116 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Streatham Hill West and Thornton safer than Thornton Heath?

      Streatham Hill West and Thornton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,424 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornton Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,491 crimes. Streatham Hill West and Thornton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Streatham Hill West and Thornton vs Thornton Heath?

      Streatham Hill West and Thornton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — 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 Streatham Hill West and Thornton and Thornton Heath?

      In Streatham Hill West and Thornton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,138 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 Streatham Hill West and Thornton and Thornton Heath?

      Streatham Hill West and Thornton recorded 2,138 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 Streatham Hill West and Thornton vs Thornton Heath?

      Violent crime in Streatham Hill West and Thornton totalled 2,118 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 Streatham Hill West and Thornton and Thornton Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Streatham Hill West and Thornton recorded 9,249 crimes (now 9,424, a change of +1.9%). Thornton Heath recorded 7,445 crimes previously (now 7,491, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Streatham Hill West and Thornton 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. Streatham Hill West and Thornton has a resolution rate of 39.4% and Thornton Heath has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Streatham Hill West and Thornton and Thornton Heath?

      Streatham Hill West and Thornton 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 Streatham Hill West and Thornton 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 Streatham Hill West and Thornton or Thornton Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Streatham Hill West and Thornton 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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