Arnos Grove vs Blackheath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Arnos Grove Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Blackheath Metropolitan Police Service

      Arnos Grove vs Blackheath Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Arnos Grove
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,605 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      44.7% 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 Arnos Grove
      B Blackheath
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,605
      8,202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,287
      8,451
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.7%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arnos Grove
      B Blackheath
      Violent Crime
      1,090 ↓5%
      2,264 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,073 ↓1%
      1,576 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      331 ↓22%
      649 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      720 ↑11%
      435 ↓13%
      Burglary
      263 ↓25%
      343 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↑15%
      422 ↑6%
      Drugs
      235 ↑41%
      443 ↑15%
      Public Order
      189 ↓28%
      586 ↑4%
      Robbery
      127 ↓14%
      177 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      1,019 ↓35%
      690 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      150 ↑1%
      368 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓36%
      81 ↓49%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑5%
      67 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑63%
      101 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arnos Grove is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arnos Grove safer than Blackheath?

      Arnos Grove has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,605 crimes in the last 12 months. Blackheath has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,202 crimes. Arnos Grove scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arnos Grove vs Blackheath?

      Arnos Grove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Arnos Grove and Blackheath?

      In Arnos Grove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,090 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 Arnos Grove and Blackheath?

      Arnos Grove recorded 1,073 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 Arnos Grove vs Blackheath?

      Violent crime in Arnos Grove totalled 1,090 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 Arnos Grove and Blackheath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arnos Grove recorded 6,287 crimes (now 5,605, a change of -10.9%). Blackheath recorded 8,451 crimes previously (now 8,202, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arnos Grove 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. Arnos Grove has a resolution rate of 44.7% and Blackheath has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arnos Grove and Blackheath?

      Arnos Grove 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 Arnos Grove 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 Arnos Grove or Blackheath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arnos Grove 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.