Bensham Manor vs Blendon and Penhill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bensham Manor Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Blendon and Penhill Metropolitan Police Service

      Bensham Manor vs Blendon and Penhill Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bensham Manor
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,061 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Blendon and Penhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,469 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bensham Manor
      B Blendon and Penhill
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,061
      1,469
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,917
      1,575
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.5%
      ↓6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.3%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bensham Manor
      B Blendon and Penhill
      Violent Crime
      3,308 ↑5%
      392 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,070 ↓2%
      342 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      575 ↓9%
      70 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      882 ↓5%
      162 ↓40%
      Burglary
      386 ↓8%
      102 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      662 ↑0%
      103 ↓39%
      Drugs
      540 ↑16%
      81 ↑42%
      Public Order
      666 ↑17%
      84 ↑17%
      Robbery
      234 ↓14%
      17 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      303 ↑7%
      76 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      160 ↓10%
      15 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      82 ↑37%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      145 ↑9%
      18 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      B Blendon and Penhill 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 Bensham Manor safer than Blendon and Penhill?

      Bensham Manor has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,061 crimes in the last 12 months. Blendon and Penhill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,469 crimes. Blendon and Penhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bensham Manor vs Blendon and Penhill?

      Bensham Manor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Blendon and Penhill shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bensham Manor and Blendon and Penhill?

      In Bensham Manor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,308 incidents). In Blendon and Penhill, it is Violent Crime (392 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bensham Manor and Blendon and Penhill?

      Bensham Manor recorded 2,070 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blendon and Penhill recorded 342. 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 Bensham Manor vs Blendon and Penhill?

      Violent crime in Bensham Manor totalled 3,308 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 392 in Blendon and Penhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bensham Manor and Blendon and Penhill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bensham Manor recorded 9,917 crimes (now 10,061, a change of +1.5%). Blendon and Penhill recorded 1,575 crimes previously (now 1,469, -6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bensham Manor and Blendon and Penhill?

      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. Bensham Manor has a resolution rate of 22.3% and Blendon and Penhill has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bensham Manor and Blendon and Penhill?

      Bensham Manor falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Blendon and Penhill 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 Bensham Manor and Blendon and Penhill?

      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 Bensham Manor or Blendon and Penhill on a crime map?

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

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