Addiscombe West vs Carterhatch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Addiscombe West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Carterhatch Metropolitan Police Service

      Addiscombe West vs Carterhatch Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Addiscombe West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,941 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Carterhatch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,287 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Addiscombe West
      B Carterhatch
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,941
      7,287
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,454
      7,109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↑2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Addiscombe West
      B Carterhatch
      Violent Crime
      2,996 ↑4%
      1,773 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,623 ↑2%
      1,476 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      737 ↓4%
      483 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      589 ↓22%
      623 ↓16%
      Burglary
      412 ↓8%
      289 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      601 ↓7%
      383 ↑2%
      Drugs
      732 ↑44%
      306 ↑36%
      Public Order
      674 ↓1%
      306 ↓15%
      Robbery
      290 ↓21%
      212 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      715 ↓38%
      929 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      326 ↓26%
      339 ↑42%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↑3%
      33 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      80 ↑19%
      39 ↓5%
      Other Crime
      103 ↓18%
      96 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Carterhatch is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Addiscombe West safer than Carterhatch?

      Addiscombe West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,941 crimes in the last 12 months. Carterhatch has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,287 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Addiscombe West vs Carterhatch?

      Addiscombe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Carterhatch shows +2.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Addiscombe West and Carterhatch?

      In Addiscombe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,996 incidents). In Carterhatch, it is Violent Crime (1,773 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Addiscombe West and Carterhatch?

      Addiscombe West recorded 2,623 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Carterhatch recorded 1,476. 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 Addiscombe West vs Carterhatch?

      Violent crime in Addiscombe West totalled 2,996 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,773 in Carterhatch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Addiscombe West and Carterhatch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Addiscombe West recorded 11,454 crimes (now 10,941, a change of -4.5%). Carterhatch recorded 7,109 crimes previously (now 7,287, +2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Addiscombe West and Carterhatch?

      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. Addiscombe West has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Carterhatch has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Addiscombe West and Carterhatch?

      Addiscombe West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Carterhatch 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 Addiscombe West and Carterhatch?

      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 Addiscombe West or Carterhatch on a crime map?

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

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