Bayswater vs Higham Hill

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
      10/100
      Higham Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Bayswater vs Higham Hill 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Higham Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,948 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bayswater
      B Higham Hill
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,442
      5,948
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,322
      6,936
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↓14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bayswater
      B Higham Hill
      Violent Crime
      4,309 ↑11%
      1,402 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,919 ↑11%
      1,240 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      2,458 ↓14%
      480 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,277 ↑6%
      563 ↓33%
      Burglary
      1,252 ↑3%
      293 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      889 ↑4%
      319 ↓19%
      Drugs
      1,364 ↑72%
      319 ↑10%
      Public Order
      1,125 ↑3%
      280 ↑13%
      Robbery
      566 ↓13%
      151 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      1,918 ↑33%
      415 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      1,691 ↓26%
      264 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      377 ↑3%
      148 ↑18%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑3%
      27 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      177 ↑31%
      47 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Higham Hill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bayswater safer than Higham Hill?

      Bayswater has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,442 crimes in the last 12 months. Higham Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,948 crimes. Higham Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bayswater vs Higham Hill?

      Bayswater shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Higham Hill shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bayswater and Higham Hill?

      In Bayswater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,919 incidents). In Higham Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bayswater and Higham Hill?

      Bayswater recorded 4,919 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higham Hill recorded 1,240. 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 Higham Hill?

      Violent crime in Bayswater totalled 4,309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,402 in Higham Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bayswater and Higham Hill 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%). Higham Hill recorded 6,936 crimes previously (now 5,948, -14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bayswater and Higham Hill?

      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 Higham Hill has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bayswater and Higham Hill?

      Bayswater falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Higham Hill 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 Higham Hill?

      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 Higham Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bayswater and Higham Hill. 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.