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Enter two England postcodes
Type in any two valid postcodes in England. We tidy the format and check them against the official postcode database.
How CrimeCompare works
A simple tool for comparing crime between two England postcodes. No signup, no jargon.
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Choose your search area
Pick a walking time or distance around each postcode so you compare similar areas around each home.
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Review crime, severity and density
We pull Most Current Police Data, group it by month and type, and show crime totals, severity mix and crime density per km².
What CrimeCompare shows you
Clear, comparable crime statistics around each postcode — not just raw numbers.
Official Police data (England only)
We use street-level crime data from Police.uk and the ONS Postcode Directory to map crime to England postcodes only.
Crime totals and key categories
See total recorded crimes plus key categories like violence, burglary, public order and more for each postcode.
Severity and crime density
Serious crimes count more. We show a severity-weighted score and crime per km² so you see how intense crime really is.
Recent trends, not just one month
See how crime changed over the last 3 months around each postcode to spot stable areas versus short-term spikes.
FAQ and data sources
A few common questions about coverage, data and how CrimeCompare works.
Which areas does CrimeCompare cover?
Covers England postcodes. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are not included yet.
Where does the crime data come from?
Crime data comes from Police.uk. Postcode geography comes from the ONS Postcode Directory.
How current is the data?
Police.uk publishes with about a two-month delay. CrimeCompare always uses the latest month available.
What is the risk score?
A 0–100 score that weights serious offences (e.g. violence and weapons) more than minor thefts.
What is crime density per km²?
Total crimes divided by the area analysed around the postcode. It shows how concentrated crime is.
Do I need an account to use CrimeCompare?
No — you can compare postcodes without signing up or sharing personal details.