Beckton vs South Bermondsey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Beckton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      South Bermondsey Metropolitan Police Service

      Beckton vs South Bermondsey Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Beckton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,509 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Bermondsey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,120 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      40.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beckton
      B South Bermondsey
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,509
      15,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,471
      14,869
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      40.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beckton
      B South Bermondsey
      Violent Crime
      1,193 ↑16%
      3,223 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      745 ↓8%
      3,385 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      324 ↓1%
      1,338 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      405 ↓18%
      744 ↓8%
      Burglary
      117 ↓29%
      851 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      214 ↑5%
      624 ↓5%
      Drugs
      427 ↑19%
      607 ↓1%
      Public Order
      217 ↑8%
      695 ↑9%
      Robbery
      124 ↓12%
      607 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      495 ↑3%
      648 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      162 ↓2%
      1,812 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓30%
      353 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓18%
      103 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      47 ↑12%
      130 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beckton safer than South Bermondsey?

      Beckton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,509 crimes in the last 12 months. South Bermondsey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,120 crimes. South Bermondsey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beckton vs South Bermondsey?

      Beckton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Bermondsey shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beckton and South Bermondsey?

      In Beckton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,193 incidents). In South Bermondsey, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,385 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beckton and South Bermondsey?

      Beckton recorded 745 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Bermondsey recorded 3,385. 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 Beckton vs South Bermondsey?

      Violent crime in Beckton totalled 1,193 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,223 in South Bermondsey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beckton and South Bermondsey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beckton recorded 4,471 crimes (now 4,509, a change of +0.9%). South Bermondsey recorded 14,869 crimes previously (now 15,120, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beckton and South Bermondsey?

      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. Beckton has a resolution rate of 26.1% and South Bermondsey has 40.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beckton and South Bermondsey?

      Beckton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Bermondsey 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 Beckton and South Bermondsey?

      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 Beckton or South Bermondsey on a crime map?

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

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