Tottenham Central vs Whitechapel

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Tottenham Central Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Whitechapel Metropolitan Police Service

      Tottenham Central vs Whitechapel Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tottenham Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,010 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whitechapel
      Metropolitan Police Service
      25,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tottenham Central
      B Whitechapel
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,010
      25,917
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,656
      26,424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tottenham Central
      B Whitechapel
      Violent Crime
      3,535 ↑2%
      5,279 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,242 ↓9%
      4,758 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      911 ↓3%
      3,428 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,091 ↓14%
      792 ↓26%
      Burglary
      492 ↓9%
      1,303 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      677 ↓3%
      854 ↓10%
      Drugs
      800 ↑14%
      1,326 ↑24%
      Public Order
      624 ↓7%
      1,527 ↑2%
      Robbery
      569 ↓6%
      705 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      832 ↑52%
      2,500 ↑19%
      Theft from Person
      881 ↓32%
      2,401 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      140 ↓5%
      705 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      97 ↑52%
      151 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      119 ↓21%
      188 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tottenham Central is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tottenham Central safer than Whitechapel?

      Tottenham Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,010 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitechapel has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 25,917 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tottenham Central vs Whitechapel?

      Tottenham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitechapel shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tottenham Central and Whitechapel?

      In Tottenham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,535 incidents). In Whitechapel, it is Violent Crime (5,279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tottenham Central and Whitechapel?

      Tottenham Central recorded 3,242 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitechapel recorded 4,758. 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 Tottenham Central vs Whitechapel?

      Violent crime in Tottenham Central totalled 3,535 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,279 in Whitechapel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tottenham Central and Whitechapel in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tottenham Central recorded 14,656 crimes (now 14,010, a change of -4.4%). Whitechapel recorded 26,424 crimes previously (now 25,917, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tottenham Central and Whitechapel?

      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. Tottenham Central has a resolution rate of 30% and Whitechapel has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tottenham Central and Whitechapel?

      Tottenham Central falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whitechapel 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 Tottenham Central and Whitechapel?

      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 Tottenham Central or Whitechapel on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tottenham Central and Whitechapel. 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.