Becontree vs Shepherd's Bush Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Becontree Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Shepherd's Bush Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Becontree vs Shepherd's Bush Green 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shepherd's Bush Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,429 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      29.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Becontree
      B Shepherd's Bush Green
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,294
      18,429
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,846
      18,820
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Becontree
      B Shepherd's Bush Green
      Violent Crime
      2,237 ↑7%
      4,176 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,475 ↑9%
      3,858 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      444 ↓1%
      1,525 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      663 ↓4%
      1,057 ↓3%
      Burglary
      296 ↓9%
      701 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      390 ↑1%
      730 ↓9%
      Drugs
      348 ↑35%
      1,011 ↑20%
      Public Order
      326 ↓11%
      1,033 ↓7%
      Robbery
      215 ↑5%
      448 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      523 ↑51%
      2,513 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      178 ↑0%
      824 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↑16%
      282 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑30%
      120 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      107 ↓5%
      151 ↓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 Becontree safer than Shepherd's Bush Green?

      Becontree has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,294 crimes in the last 12 months. Shepherd's Bush Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 18,429 crimes. Shepherd's Bush Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Becontree vs Shepherd's Bush Green?

      Becontree shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shepherd's Bush Green shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Becontree and Shepherd's Bush Green?

      In Becontree, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,237 incidents). In Shepherd's Bush Green, it is Violent Crime (4,176 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Becontree and Shepherd's Bush Green?

      Becontree recorded 1,475 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepherd's Bush Green recorded 3,858. 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 Shepherd's Bush Green?

      Violent crime in Becontree totalled 2,237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,176 in Shepherd's Bush Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Becontree and Shepherd's Bush Green 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%). Shepherd's Bush Green recorded 18,820 crimes previously (now 18,429, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Becontree and Shepherd's Bush Green?

      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 Shepherd's Bush Green has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Becontree and Shepherd's Bush Green?

      Becontree falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shepherd's Bush Green 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 Shepherd's Bush Green?

      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 Shepherd's Bush Green on a crime map?

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

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