Belsize vs Bush Hill Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Belsize Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Bush Hill Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Belsize vs Bush Hill Park Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Belsize
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,226 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bush Hill Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,544 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      33.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belsize
      B Bush Hill Park
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,226
      4,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,663
      4,648
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.8%
      33.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belsize
      B Bush Hill Park
      Violent Crime
      2,236 ↑19%
      1,104 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,497 ↑1%
      966 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1,104 ↑7%
      340 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,016 ↓11%
      414 ↓34%
      Burglary
      877 ↑5%
      237 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      519 ↑1%
      207 ↓12%
      Drugs
      256 ↑11%
      184 ↑12%
      Public Order
      717 ↑7%
      195 ↓6%
      Robbery
      357 ↓21%
      127 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      1,322 ↓20%
      411 ↑85%
      Theft from Person
      984 ↓32%
      246 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      214 ↓1%
      28 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      17 ↓37%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑13%
      68 ↑70%
      Overall Verdict
      A Belsize is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belsize safer than Bush Hill Park?

      Belsize has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,226 crimes in the last 12 months. Bush Hill Park has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,544 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belsize vs Bush Hill Park?

      Belsize shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bush Hill Park shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belsize and Bush Hill Park?

      In Belsize, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,497 incidents). In Bush Hill Park, it is Violent Crime (1,104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belsize and Bush Hill Park?

      Belsize recorded 2,497 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bush Hill Park recorded 966. 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 Belsize vs Bush Hill Park?

      Violent crime in Belsize totalled 2,236 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,104 in Bush Hill Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belsize and Bush Hill Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belsize recorded 12,663 crimes (now 12,226, a change of -3.5%). Bush Hill Park recorded 4,648 crimes previously (now 4,544, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belsize and Bush Hill Park?

      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. Belsize has a resolution rate of 37.8% and Bush Hill Park has 33.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belsize and Bush Hill Park?

      Belsize falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Bush Hill Park 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 Belsize and Bush Hill Park?

      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 Belsize or Bush Hill Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belsize and Bush Hill Park. 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.