Bensham Manor vs Brownswood

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
      Brownswood Metropolitan Police Service

      Bensham Manor vs Brownswood 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
      Brownswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      34% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bensham Manor
      B Brownswood
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,061
      15,799
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,917
      16,090
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.5%
      ↓1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.3%
      34%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bensham Manor
      B Brownswood
      Violent Crime
      3,308 ↑5%
      3,309 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,070 ↓2%
      3,911 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      575 ↓9%
      1,155 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      882 ↓5%
      780 ↓18%
      Burglary
      386 ↓8%
      663 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      662 ↑0%
      686 ↑9%
      Drugs
      540 ↑16%
      1,077 ↑42%
      Public Order
      666 ↑17%
      890 ↑20%
      Robbery
      234 ↓14%
      653 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      303 ↑7%
      555 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      160 ↓10%
      1,610 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑0%
      271 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      82 ↑37%
      103 ↑49%
      Other Crime
      145 ↑9%
      136 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brownswood is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bensham Manor safer than Brownswood?

      Bensham Manor has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,061 crimes in the last 12 months. Brownswood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,799 crimes. Brownswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bensham Manor vs Brownswood?

      Bensham Manor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brownswood shows -1.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bensham Manor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,308 incidents). In Brownswood, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bensham Manor recorded 2,070 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brownswood recorded 3,911. 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 Brownswood?

      Violent crime in Bensham Manor totalled 3,308 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,309 in Brownswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bensham Manor and Brownswood 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%). Brownswood recorded 16,090 crimes previously (now 15,799, -1.8%).

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

      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 Brownswood has 34%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bensham Manor and Brownswood?

      Bensham Manor falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Brownswood 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 Brownswood?

      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 Brownswood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bensham Manor and Brownswood. 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.