Belmont vs Chaucer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Belmont Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Chaucer Metropolitan Police Service

      Belmont vs Chaucer Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Belmont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,182 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Chaucer
      Metropolitan Police Service
      28,700 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      43.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmont
      B Chaucer
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,182
      28,700
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,820
      29,274
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      43.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmont
      B Chaucer
      Violent Crime
      865 ↑10%
      4,777 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      702 ↑7%
      4,753 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      208 ↑18%
      4,190 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      362 ↑2%
      659 ↑3%
      Burglary
      267 ↑48%
      1,249 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↑16%
      885 ↓9%
      Drugs
      161 ↑33%
      1,025 ↑1%
      Public Order
      132 ↑1%
      1,219 ↑0%
      Robbery
      49 ↑0%
      1,170 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↑16%
      1,864 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      103 ↑43%
      5,955 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓41%
      588 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑18%
      157 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑25%
      209 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chaucer is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belmont safer than Chaucer?

      Belmont has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Chaucer has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 28,700 crimes. Chaucer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmont vs Chaucer?

      Belmont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chaucer shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmont and Chaucer?

      In Belmont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (865 incidents). In Chaucer, it is Theft from Person (5,955 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmont and Chaucer?

      Belmont recorded 702 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chaucer recorded 4,753. 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 Belmont vs Chaucer?

      Violent crime in Belmont totalled 865 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,777 in Chaucer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmont and Chaucer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belmont recorded 2,820 crimes (now 3,182, a change of +12.8%). Chaucer recorded 29,274 crimes previously (now 28,700, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmont and Chaucer?

      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. Belmont has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Chaucer has 43.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmont and Chaucer?

      Belmont falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chaucer 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 Belmont and Chaucer?

      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 Belmont or Chaucer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belmont and Chaucer. 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.