Telegraph Hill vs Tolworth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Telegraph Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Tolworth Metropolitan Police Service

      Telegraph Hill vs Tolworth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Telegraph Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,632 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      31.6% 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 Telegraph Hill
      B Tolworth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,632
      3,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,544
      2,436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1%
      ↑28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Telegraph Hill
      B Tolworth
      Violent Crime
      2,318 ↑7%
      911 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,810 ↑4%
      698 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      641 ↓14%
      162 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      587 ↓9%
      374 ↑91%
      Burglary
      492 ↓5%
      167 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      483 ↓2%
      235 ↑3%
      Drugs
      436 ↑23%
      143 ↑155%
      Public Order
      450 ↑2%
      161 ↑3%
      Robbery
      314 ↑15%
      40 ↑43%
      Shoplifting
      413 ↑5%
      104 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      409 ↓21%
      37 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      114 ↓1%
      29 ↑26%
      Possession of Weapons
      79 ↑58%
      18 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      86 ↓3%
      41 ↑78%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Telegraph Hill safer than Tolworth?

      Telegraph Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,632 crimes in the last 12 months. Tolworth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,120 crimes. Telegraph Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Telegraph Hill vs Tolworth?

      Telegraph Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +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 Telegraph Hill and Tolworth?

      In Telegraph Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,318 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 Telegraph Hill and Tolworth?

      Telegraph Hill recorded 1,810 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 Telegraph Hill vs Tolworth?

      Violent crime in Telegraph Hill totalled 2,318 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 Telegraph Hill and Tolworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Telegraph Hill recorded 8,544 crimes (now 8,632, a change of +1%). Tolworth recorded 2,436 crimes previously (now 3,120, +28.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Telegraph Hill 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. Telegraph Hill has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Tolworth has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Telegraph Hill and Tolworth?

      Telegraph Hill 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 Telegraph Hill 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 Telegraph Hill or Tolworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Telegraph Hill 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.