Arsenal vs Heaton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Arsenal Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Heaton Metropolitan Police Service

      Arsenal vs Heaton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Arsenal
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,847 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Heaton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,504 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.8% trend
      37.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arsenal
      B Heaton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,847
      3,504
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,431
      3,719
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      37.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arsenal
      B Heaton
      Violent Crime
      4,004 ↑6%
      1,082 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,823 ↓5%
      752 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      1,515 ↓17%
      228 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,119 ↓16%
      288 ↓7%
      Burglary
      813 ↓9%
      97 ↓49%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      875 ↑6%
      219 ↑1%
      Drugs
      1,216 ↑65%
      194 ↑23%
      Public Order
      1,101 ↑10%
      198 ↑0%
      Robbery
      734 ↑7%
      74 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      1,147 ↓13%
      244 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      1,772 ↓18%
      44 ↑47%
      Bicycle Theft
      427 ↓16%
      6 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      107 ↑32%
      25 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      194 ↑11%
      53 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heaton is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arsenal safer than Heaton?

      Arsenal has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,847 crimes in the last 12 months. Heaton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,504 crimes. Heaton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arsenal vs Heaton?

      Arsenal shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heaton shows -5.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arsenal and Heaton?

      In Arsenal, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,823 incidents). In Heaton, it is Violent Crime (1,082 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arsenal and Heaton?

      Arsenal recorded 4,823 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heaton recorded 752. 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 Arsenal vs Heaton?

      Violent crime in Arsenal totalled 4,004 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,082 in Heaton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arsenal and Heaton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arsenal recorded 20,431 crimes (now 19,847, a change of -2.9%). Heaton recorded 3,719 crimes previously (now 3,504, -5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arsenal and Heaton?

      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. Arsenal has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Heaton has 37.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arsenal and Heaton?

      Arsenal falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Heaton 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 Arsenal and Heaton?

      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 Arsenal or Heaton on a crime map?

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

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