Aldborough vs South Acton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Aldborough Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Acton Metropolitan Police Service

      Aldborough vs South Acton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Aldborough
      Metropolitan Police Service
      993 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,587 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldborough
      B South Acton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      993
      7,587
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,007
      7,375
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      36.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldborough
      B South Acton
      Violent Crime
      376 ↑1%
      1,675 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↓12%
      1,853 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      84 ↑11%
      639 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      77 ↓5%
      820 ↓15%
      Burglary
      30 ↑15%
      357 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑45%
      411 ↑14%
      Drugs
      40 ↓30%
      368 ↑101%
      Public Order
      66 ↑3%
      376 ↓1%
      Robbery
      15 ↑15%
      142 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓67%
      562 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↓28%
      175 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓13%
      115 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      36 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      58 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aldborough 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 Aldborough safer than South Acton?

      Aldborough has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 993 crimes in the last 12 months. South Acton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,587 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldborough vs South Acton?

      Aldborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Acton shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldborough and South Acton?

      In Aldborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (376 incidents). In South Acton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,853 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldborough and South Acton?

      Aldborough recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Acton recorded 1,853. 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 Aldborough vs South Acton?

      Violent crime in Aldborough totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,675 in South Acton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aldborough and South Acton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldborough recorded 1,007 crimes (now 993, a change of -1.4%). South Acton recorded 7,375 crimes previously (now 7,587, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldborough and South Acton?

      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. Aldborough has a resolution rate of 24.6% and South Acton has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldborough and South Acton?

      Aldborough falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Acton 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 Aldborough and South Acton?

      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 Aldborough or South Acton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aldborough and South Acton. 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.