Tower Hamlets vs Westerham and Crockham Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Tower Hamlets Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Westerham and Crockham Hill Kent Police

      Tower Hamlets vs Westerham and Crockham Hill Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tower Hamlets
      Kent Police
      1,271 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.3% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Kent Police
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tower Hamlets
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,271
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      686
      366
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑85.3%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tower Hamlets
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill
      Violent Crime
      491 ↑43%
      81 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      258 ↑121%
      69 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑53%
      55 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑275%
      17 ↓37%
      Burglary
      13 ↓7%
      5 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑102%
      40 ↑5%
      Drugs
      68 ↑224%
      14 ↑27%
      Public Order
      61 ↑135%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      86 ↑4200%
      5 ↓72%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑34%
      11 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westerham and Crockham Hill is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tower Hamlets safer than Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Tower Hamlets has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,271 crimes in the last 12 months. Westerham and Crockham Hill has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Westerham and Crockham Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tower Hamlets vs Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Tower Hamlets shows a year-on-year crime trend of +85.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westerham and Crockham Hill shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tower Hamlets and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      In Tower Hamlets, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (491 incidents). In Westerham and Crockham Hill, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tower Hamlets and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Tower Hamlets recorded 258 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westerham and Crockham Hill recorded 69. 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 Tower Hamlets vs Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Violent crime in Tower Hamlets totalled 491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Westerham and Crockham Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tower Hamlets and Westerham and Crockham Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tower Hamlets recorded 686 crimes (now 1,271, a change of +85.3%). Westerham and Crockham Hill recorded 366 crimes previously (now 310, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tower Hamlets and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      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. Tower Hamlets has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Westerham and Crockham Hill has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tower Hamlets and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      Tower Hamlets falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westerham and Crockham Hill 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 Tower Hamlets and Westerham and Crockham Hill?

      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 Tower Hamlets or Westerham and Crockham Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tower Hamlets and Westerham and Crockham Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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