Alperton vs Blackheath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Alperton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Blackheath Metropolitan Police Service

      Alperton vs Blackheath Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Alperton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,914 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blackheath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,202 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alperton
      B Blackheath
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,914
      8,202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,244
      8,451
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alperton
      B Blackheath
      Violent Crime
      1,785 ↑1%
      2,264 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,467 ↓2%
      1,576 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      563 ↓16%
      649 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      511 ↓1%
      435 ↓13%
      Burglary
      265 ↓10%
      343 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      356 ↓2%
      422 ↑6%
      Drugs
      804 ↑213%
      443 ↑15%
      Public Order
      448 ↑17%
      586 ↑4%
      Robbery
      236 ↑24%
      177 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      833 ↑46%
      690 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      507 ↓13%
      368 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓46%
      81 ↓49%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑73%
      67 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      73 ↑1%
      101 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alperton safer than Blackheath?

      Alperton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,914 crimes in the last 12 months. Blackheath has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,202 crimes. Blackheath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alperton vs Blackheath?

      Alperton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Blackheath shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alperton and Blackheath?

      In Alperton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,785 incidents). In Blackheath, it is Violent Crime (2,264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alperton and Blackheath?

      Alperton recorded 1,467 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blackheath recorded 1,576. 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 Alperton vs Blackheath?

      Violent crime in Alperton totalled 1,785 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,264 in Blackheath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alperton and Blackheath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alperton recorded 7,244 crimes (now 7,914, a change of +9.3%). Blackheath recorded 8,451 crimes previously (now 8,202, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alperton and Blackheath?

      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. Alperton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Blackheath has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alperton and Blackheath?

      Alperton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Blackheath 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 Alperton and Blackheath?

      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 Alperton or Blackheath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alperton and Blackheath. 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.