Beddington vs Heathfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Beddington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Heathfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Beddington vs Heathfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Beddington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,188 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Heathfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,406 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beddington
      B Heathfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,188
      3,406
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,100
      3,656
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beddington
      B Heathfield
      Violent Crime
      932 ↑11%
      994 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      566 ↑1%
      704 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      186 ↑2%
      200 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      311 ↓17%
      409 ↓8%
      Burglary
      145 ↑6%
      179 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      190 ↑3%
      232 ↓13%
      Drugs
      161 ↑56%
      119 ↓26%
      Public Order
      185 ↑16%
      176 ↓6%
      Robbery
      97 ↓2%
      53 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      298 ↓9%
      170 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      46 ↓28%
      45 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓38%
      58 ↓31%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑0%
      18 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑36%
      49 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beddington safer than Heathfield?

      Beddington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,406 crimes. Heathfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beddington vs Heathfield?

      Beddington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield shows -6.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beddington and Heathfield?

      In Beddington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (932 incidents). In Heathfield, it is Violent Crime (994 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beddington and Heathfield?

      Beddington recorded 566 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield recorded 704. 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 Beddington vs Heathfield?

      Violent crime in Beddington totalled 932 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 994 in Heathfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beddington and Heathfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beddington recorded 3,100 crimes (now 3,188, a change of +2.8%). Heathfield recorded 3,656 crimes previously (now 3,406, -6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beddington and Heathfield?

      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. Beddington has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Heathfield has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beddington and Heathfield?

      Beddington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Heathfield 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 Beddington and Heathfield?

      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 Beddington or Heathfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beddington and Heathfield. 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.