Bellingham vs Crystal Palace and Anerley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bellingham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Crystal Palace and Anerley Metropolitan Police Service

      Bellingham vs Crystal Palace and Anerley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bellingham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,431 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Crystal Palace and Anerley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,807 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bellingham
      B Crystal Palace and Anerley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,431
      6,807
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,610
      6,608
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bellingham
      B Crystal Palace and Anerley
      Violent Crime
      1,575 ↑7%
      1,729 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,062 ↑0%
      1,455 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      337 ↓4%
      459 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      565 ↓32%
      619 ↓17%
      Burglary
      196 ↓23%
      308 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      365 ↑1%
      396 ↑6%
      Drugs
      268 ↑22%
      347 ↑37%
      Public Order
      298 ↑3%
      388 ↑14%
      Robbery
      142 ↑51%
      172 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      376 ↓16%
      615 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      107 ↑19%
      149 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓40%
      35 ↓31%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑52%
      40 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑14%
      95 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bellingham is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bellingham safer than Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      Bellingham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,431 crimes in the last 12 months. Crystal Palace and Anerley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,807 crimes. Bellingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bellingham vs Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      Bellingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crystal Palace and Anerley shows +3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bellingham and Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      In Bellingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,575 incidents). In Crystal Palace and Anerley, it is Violent Crime (1,729 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bellingham and Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      Bellingham recorded 1,062 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crystal Palace and Anerley recorded 1,455. 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 Bellingham vs Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      Violent crime in Bellingham totalled 1,575 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,729 in Crystal Palace and Anerley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bellingham and Crystal Palace and Anerley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bellingham recorded 5,610 crimes (now 5,431, a change of -3.2%). Crystal Palace and Anerley recorded 6,608 crimes previously (now 6,807, +3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bellingham and Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      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. Bellingham has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Crystal Palace and Anerley has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bellingham and Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      Bellingham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Crystal Palace and Anerley 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 Bellingham and Crystal Palace and Anerley?

      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 Bellingham or Crystal Palace and Anerley on a crime map?

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

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