Alexandra vs Charlton Village and Riverside

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alexandra Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Charlton Village and Riverside Metropolitan Police Service

      Alexandra vs Charlton Village and Riverside Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,998 crimes / 12m
      ↑28% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Charlton Village and Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,523 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alexandra
      B Charlton Village and Riverside
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,998
      5,523
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,343
      5,134
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28%
      ↑7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Charlton Village and Riverside
      Violent Crime
      875 ↑37%
      1,757 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      680 ↑21%
      967 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      170 ↓14%
      462 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      373 ↑83%
      379 ↓7%
      Burglary
      171 ↑31%
      237 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↑8%
      310 ↓8%
      Drugs
      157 ↑115%
      338 ↑53%
      Public Order
      139 ↓14%
      366 ↑7%
      Robbery
      33 ↑18%
      94 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↑0%
      359 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↑54%
      146 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓18%
      22 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑220%
      35 ↑59%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑100%
      51 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra safer than Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,998 crimes in the last 12 months. Charlton Village and Riverside has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,523 crimes. Charlton Village and Riverside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alexandra vs Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Charlton Village and Riverside shows +7.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alexandra and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (875 incidents). In Charlton Village and Riverside, it is Violent Crime (1,757 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alexandra and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Alexandra recorded 680 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Charlton Village and Riverside recorded 967. 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 vs Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 875 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,757 in Charlton Village and Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alexandra and Charlton Village and Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alexandra recorded 2,343 crimes (now 2,998, a change of +28%). Charlton Village and Riverside recorded 5,134 crimes previously (now 5,523, +7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      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 has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Charlton Village and Riverside has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Alexandra falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Charlton Village and Riverside 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 and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      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 or Charlton Village and Riverside on a crime map?

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

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