Becontree vs Camden Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Becontree Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Camden Town Metropolitan Police Service

      Becontree vs Camden Town Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Becontree
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,294 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Camden Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,754 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Becontree
      B Camden Town
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,294
      16,754
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,846
      18,275
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Becontree
      B Camden Town
      Violent Crime
      2,237 ↑7%
      3,388 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,475 ↑9%
      3,381 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      444 ↓1%
      1,764 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      663 ↓4%
      874 ↓18%
      Burglary
      296 ↓9%
      772 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      390 ↑1%
      660 ↓12%
      Drugs
      348 ↑35%
      936 ↑25%
      Public Order
      326 ↓11%
      923 ↑10%
      Robbery
      215 ↑5%
      501 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      523 ↑51%
      1,125 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      178 ↑0%
      1,914 ↓30%
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↑16%
      335 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑30%
      65 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      107 ↓5%
      116 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Camden Town 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 Becontree safer than Camden Town?

      Becontree has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,294 crimes in the last 12 months. Camden Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 16,754 crimes. Camden Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Becontree vs Camden Town?

      Becontree shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Camden Town shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Becontree and Camden Town?

      In Becontree, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,237 incidents). In Camden Town, it is Violent Crime (3,388 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Becontree and Camden Town?

      Becontree recorded 1,475 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Camden Town recorded 3,381. 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 Becontree vs Camden Town?

      Violent crime in Becontree totalled 2,237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,388 in Camden Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Becontree and Camden Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Becontree recorded 6,846 crimes (now 7,294, a change of +6.5%). Camden Town recorded 18,275 crimes previously (now 16,754, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Becontree and Camden Town?

      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. Becontree has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Camden Town has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Becontree and Camden Town?

      Becontree falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Camden Town 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 Becontree and Camden Town?

      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 Becontree or Camden Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Becontree and Camden Town. 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.