Bedfont vs Brownswood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bedfont Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Brownswood Metropolitan Police Service

      Bedfont vs Brownswood Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bedfont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,944 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brownswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      34% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedfont
      B Brownswood
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,944
      15,799
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,877
      16,090
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      34%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedfont
      B Brownswood
      Violent Crime
      928 ↑15%
      3,309 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      730 ↓5%
      3,911 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      258 ↓8%
      1,155 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      164 ↓1%
      780 ↓18%
      Burglary
      100 ↑6%
      663 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓15%
      686 ↑9%
      Drugs
      108 ↑24%
      1,077 ↑42%
      Public Order
      175 ↑14%
      890 ↑20%
      Robbery
      33 ↓31%
      653 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↓30%
      555 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↓2%
      1,610 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑14%
      271 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑450%
      103 ↑49%
      Other Crime
      132 ↑14%
      136 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brownswood 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 Bedfont safer than Brownswood?

      Bedfont has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,944 crimes in the last 12 months. Brownswood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,799 crimes. Brownswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bedfont vs Brownswood?

      Bedfont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brownswood shows -1.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bedfont and Brownswood?

      In Bedfont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (928 incidents). In Brownswood, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedfont and Brownswood?

      Bedfont recorded 730 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brownswood recorded 3,911. 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 Bedfont vs Brownswood?

      Violent crime in Bedfont totalled 928 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,309 in Brownswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bedfont and Brownswood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedfont recorded 2,877 crimes (now 2,944, a change of +2.3%). Brownswood recorded 16,090 crimes previously (now 15,799, -1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedfont and Brownswood?

      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. Bedfont has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Brownswood has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedfont and Brownswood?

      Bedfont falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Brownswood 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 Bedfont and Brownswood?

      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 Bedfont or Brownswood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedfont and Brownswood. 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.