Beddington vs Rayners Lane

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
      7/100
      Rayners Lane Metropolitan Police Service

      Beddington vs Rayners Lane 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rayners Lane
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,797 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beddington
      B Rayners Lane
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,188
      3,797
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,100
      3,545
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↑7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beddington
      B Rayners Lane
      Violent Crime
      932 ↑11%
      1,086 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      566 ↑1%
      829 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      186 ↑2%
      217 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      311 ↓17%
      391 ↓10%
      Burglary
      145 ↑6%
      172 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      190 ↑3%
      178 ↑5%
      Drugs
      161 ↑56%
      111 ↑56%
      Public Order
      185 ↑16%
      174 ↓10%
      Robbery
      97 ↓2%
      88 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      298 ↓9%
      323 ↑66%
      Theft from Person
      46 ↓28%
      154 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓38%
      17 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑0%
      12 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑36%
      45 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Beddington is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beddington safer than Rayners Lane?

      Beddington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Rayners Lane has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,797 crimes. Beddington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beddington vs Rayners Lane?

      Beddington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rayners Lane shows +7.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beddington and Rayners Lane?

      In Beddington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (932 incidents). In Rayners Lane, it is Violent Crime (1,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beddington and Rayners Lane?

      Beddington recorded 566 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rayners Lane recorded 829. 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 Rayners Lane?

      Violent crime in Beddington totalled 932 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,086 in Rayners Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beddington and Rayners Lane 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%). Rayners Lane recorded 3,545 crimes previously (now 3,797, +7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beddington and Rayners Lane?

      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 Rayners Lane has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beddington and Rayners Lane?

      Beddington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rayners Lane 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 Rayners Lane?

      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 Rayners Lane on a crime map?

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