Belmore vs Biggin Hill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Belmore Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Biggin Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Belmore vs Biggin Hill 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
      30/100
      Below Average
      Biggin Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      708 crimes / 12m
      ↓24% trend
      20.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmore
      B Biggin Hill
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      6,560
      708
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,672
      932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.7%
      ↓24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmore
      B Biggin Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,673 ↑10%
      207 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,315 ↑2%
      174 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓13%
      39 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      725 ↑29%
      97 ↓29%
      Burglary
      245 ↑4%
      17 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑2%
      65 ↓19%
      Drugs
      322 ↑100%
      11 ↓39%
      Public Order
      323 ↑17%
      29 ↓43%
      Robbery
      165 ↑4%
      11 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      717 ↑59%
      36 ↓72%
      Theft from Person
      274 ↑45%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↑17%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑9%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓13%
      8 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Biggin Hill is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 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 Biggin Hill?

      Belmore has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,560 crimes in the last 12 months. Biggin Hill has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 708 crimes. Biggin Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmore vs Biggin Hill?

      Belmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Biggin Hill shows -24% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmore and Biggin Hill?

      In Belmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,673 incidents). In Biggin Hill, it is Violent Crime (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmore and Biggin Hill?

      Belmore recorded 1,315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Biggin Hill recorded 174. 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 Biggin Hill?

      Violent crime in Belmore totalled 1,673 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 207 in Biggin Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmore and Biggin Hill 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%). Biggin Hill recorded 932 crimes previously (now 708, -24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmore and Biggin Hill?

      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 Biggin Hill has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmore and Biggin Hill?

      Belmore falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Biggin Hill 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 Biggin Hill?

      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 Biggin Hill on a crime map?

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