Bayswater vs Charlton Village and Riverside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bayswater Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Charlton Village and Riverside Metropolitan Police Service

      Bayswater vs Charlton Village and Riverside Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bayswater
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,442 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      32.7% 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 Bayswater
      B Charlton Village and Riverside
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,442
      5,523
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,322
      5,134
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↑7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bayswater
      B Charlton Village and Riverside
      Violent Crime
      4,309 ↑11%
      1,757 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,919 ↑11%
      967 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      2,458 ↓14%
      462 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,277 ↑6%
      379 ↓7%
      Burglary
      1,252 ↑3%
      237 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      889 ↑4%
      310 ↓8%
      Drugs
      1,364 ↑72%
      338 ↑53%
      Public Order
      1,125 ↑3%
      366 ↑7%
      Robbery
      566 ↓13%
      94 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      1,918 ↑33%
      359 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      1,691 ↓26%
      146 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      377 ↑3%
      22 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑3%
      35 ↑59%
      Other Crime
      177 ↑31%
      51 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bayswater is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bayswater safer than Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Bayswater has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,442 crimes in the last 12 months. Charlton Village and Riverside has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,523 crimes. Bayswater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Bayswater shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — 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 Bayswater and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      In Bayswater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,919 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 Bayswater and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Bayswater recorded 4,919 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 Bayswater vs Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Violent crime in Bayswater totalled 4,309 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 Bayswater and Charlton Village and Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bayswater recorded 21,322 crimes (now 22,442, a change of +5.3%). Charlton Village and Riverside recorded 5,134 crimes previously (now 5,523, +7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bayswater 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. Bayswater has a resolution rate of 32.7% 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 Bayswater and Charlton Village and Riverside?

      Bayswater 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 Bayswater 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 Bayswater or Charlton Village and Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bayswater 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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