Belmore vs Bexleyheath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Belmore Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Bexleyheath Metropolitan Police Service

      Belmore vs Bexleyheath Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Belmore
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,560 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.7% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bexleyheath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,775 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      26.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmore
      B Bexleyheath
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,560
      3,775
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,672
      4,097
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.7%
      ↓7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmore
      B Bexleyheath
      Violent Crime
      1,673 ↑10%
      1,126 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,315 ↑2%
      709 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓13%
      218 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      725 ↑29%
      199 ↓36%
      Burglary
      245 ↑4%
      133 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑2%
      233 ↓7%
      Drugs
      322 ↑100%
      244 ↑28%
      Public Order
      323 ↑17%
      276 ↑4%
      Robbery
      165 ↑4%
      65 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      717 ↑59%
      390 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      274 ↑45%
      84 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↑17%
      12 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑9%
      21 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓13%
      65 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bexleyheath is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belmore safer than Bexleyheath?

      Belmore has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,560 crimes in the last 12 months. Bexleyheath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,775 crimes. Bexleyheath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmore vs Bexleyheath?

      Belmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bexleyheath shows -7.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmore and Bexleyheath?

      In Belmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,673 incidents). In Bexleyheath, it is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmore and Bexleyheath?

      Belmore recorded 1,315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bexleyheath recorded 709. 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 Belmore vs Bexleyheath?

      Violent crime in Belmore totalled 1,673 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,126 in Bexleyheath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmore and Bexleyheath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belmore recorded 5,672 crimes (now 6,560, a change of +15.7%). Bexleyheath recorded 4,097 crimes previously (now 3,775, -7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmore and Bexleyheath?

      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. Belmore has a resolution rate of 32.9% and Bexleyheath has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmore and Bexleyheath?

      Belmore falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Bexleyheath 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 Belmore and Bexleyheath?

      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 Belmore or Bexleyheath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belmore and Bexleyheath. 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.