Alexandra Park vs Bethnal Green East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Alexandra Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Bethnal Green East Metropolitan Police Service

      Alexandra Park vs Bethnal Green East Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,533 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bethnal Green East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,781 crimes / 12m
      ↑79.1% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alexandra Park
      B Bethnal Green East
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,533
      5,781
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,944
      3,227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.4%
      ↑79.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra Park
      B Bethnal Green East
      Violent Crime
      1,788 ↑9%
      1,646 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,690 ↑17%
      1,018 ↑37%
      Other Theft
      593 ↓5%
      384 ↑58%
      Vehicle Crime
      824 ↑9%
      230 ↑58%
      Burglary
      281 ↓11%
      247 ↑63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      367 ↑4%
      241 ↑85%
      Drugs
      396 ↑75%
      284 ↑117%
      Public Order
      416 ↑6%
      407 ↑93%
      Robbery
      296 ↑29%
      155 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      1,243 ↓9%
      607 ↑268%
      Theft from Person
      482 ↑3%
      328 ↑89%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↑5%
      128 ↑35%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑77%
      45 ↑246%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑11%
      61 ↑85%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alexandra Park is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra Park safer than Bethnal Green East?

      Alexandra Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,533 crimes in the last 12 months. Bethnal Green East has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 5,781 crimes. Alexandra Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alexandra Park vs Bethnal Green East?

      Alexandra Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bethnal Green East shows +79.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alexandra Park and Bethnal Green East?

      In Alexandra Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,788 incidents). In Bethnal Green East, it is Violent Crime (1,646 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alexandra Park and Bethnal Green East?

      Alexandra Park recorded 1,690 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bethnal Green East recorded 1,018. 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 Alexandra Park vs Bethnal Green East?

      Violent crime in Alexandra Park totalled 1,788 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,646 in Bethnal Green East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alexandra Park and Bethnal Green East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alexandra Park recorded 7,944 crimes (now 8,533, a change of +7.4%). Bethnal Green East recorded 3,227 crimes previously (now 5,781, +79.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra Park and Bethnal Green East?

      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. Alexandra Park has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Bethnal Green East has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra Park and Bethnal Green East?

      Alexandra Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Bethnal Green East 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 Alexandra Park and Bethnal Green East?

      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 Alexandra Park or Bethnal Green East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alexandra Park and Bethnal Green East. 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.