Becontree vs Farnborough and Crofton

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
      9/100
      Farnborough and Crofton Metropolitan Police Service

      Becontree vs Farnborough and Crofton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Becontree
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,294 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      30.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough and Crofton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,495 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      22.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Becontree
      B Farnborough and Crofton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,294
      1,495
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,846
      1,660
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Becontree
      B Farnborough and Crofton
      Violent Crime
      2,237 ↑7%
      498 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,475 ↑9%
      206 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      444 ↓1%
      83 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      663 ↓4%
      112 ↓24%
      Burglary
      296 ↓9%
      62 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      390 ↑1%
      161 ↑42%
      Drugs
      348 ↑35%
      42 ↑0%
      Public Order
      326 ↓11%
      117 ↑1%
      Robbery
      215 ↑5%
      25 ↑92%
      Shoplifting
      523 ↑51%
      138 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      178 ↑0%
      20 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↑16%
      7 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑30%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      107 ↓5%
      20 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Farnborough and Crofton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 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 Farnborough and Crofton?

      Becontree has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,294 crimes in the last 12 months. Farnborough and Crofton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,495 crimes. Farnborough and Crofton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Becontree vs Farnborough and Crofton?

      Becontree shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Farnborough and Crofton shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Becontree and Farnborough and Crofton?

      In Becontree, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,237 incidents). In Farnborough and Crofton, it is Violent Crime (498 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Becontree and Farnborough and Crofton?

      Becontree recorded 1,475 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farnborough and Crofton recorded 206. 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 Farnborough and Crofton?

      Violent crime in Becontree totalled 2,237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 498 in Farnborough and Crofton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Becontree and Farnborough and Crofton 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%). Farnborough and Crofton recorded 1,660 crimes previously (now 1,495, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Becontree and Farnborough and Crofton?

      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 Farnborough and Crofton has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Becontree and Farnborough and Crofton?

      Becontree falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Farnborough and Crofton 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 Farnborough and Crofton?

      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 Farnborough and Crofton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Becontree and Farnborough and Crofton. 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.