Bayswater vs Custom House

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
      8/100
      Custom House Metropolitan Police Service

      Bayswater vs Custom House 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Custom House
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,726 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bayswater
      B Custom House
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,442
      10,726
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,322
      10,341
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↑3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bayswater
      B Custom House
      Violent Crime
      4,309 ↑11%
      2,809 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,919 ↑11%
      2,047 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      2,458 ↓14%
      909 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,277 ↑6%
      1,162 ↓5%
      Burglary
      1,252 ↑3%
      388 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      889 ↑4%
      526 ↑12%
      Drugs
      1,364 ↑72%
      668 ↓4%
      Public Order
      1,125 ↑3%
      475 ↑0%
      Robbery
      566 ↓13%
      352 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      1,918 ↑33%
      552 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      1,691 ↓26%
      523 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      377 ↑3%
      69 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑3%
      65 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      177 ↑31%
      181 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Custom House is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bayswater safer than Custom House?

      Bayswater has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,442 crimes in the last 12 months. Custom House has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 10,726 crimes. Custom House scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bayswater vs Custom House?

      Bayswater shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Custom House shows +3.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bayswater and Custom House?

      In Bayswater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,919 incidents). In Custom House, it is Violent Crime (2,809 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bayswater and Custom House?

      Bayswater recorded 4,919 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Custom House recorded 2,047. 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 Custom House?

      Violent crime in Bayswater totalled 4,309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,809 in Custom House. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bayswater and Custom House 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%). Custom House recorded 10,341 crimes previously (now 10,726, +3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bayswater and Custom House?

      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 Custom House has 35.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bayswater and Custom House?

      Bayswater falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Custom House 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 Custom House?

      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 Custom House on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bayswater and Custom House. 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.