Berrylands vs South Hornchurch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Berrylands Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      South Hornchurch Metropolitan Police Service

      Berrylands vs South Hornchurch Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Berrylands
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,914 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.4% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      South Hornchurch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,170 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Berrylands
      B South Hornchurch
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,914
      3,170
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,172
      2,932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.4%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berrylands
      B South Hornchurch
      Violent Crime
      1,092 ↑33%
      874 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      896 ↑19%
      703 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      240 ↓15%
      177 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      396 ↑70%
      304 ↓4%
      Burglary
      219 ↑33%
      114 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      214 ↑6%
      212 ↑2%
      Drugs
      195 ↑76%
      167 ↑21%
      Public Order
      212 ↑5%
      146 ↓6%
      Robbery
      47 ↑9%
      92 ↑46%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↑8%
      278 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      59 ↓3%
      35 ↑3%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↓9%
      10 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑140%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑73%
      41 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Hornchurch is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berrylands safer than South Hornchurch?

      Berrylands has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,914 crimes in the last 12 months. South Hornchurch has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,170 crimes. South Hornchurch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Berrylands vs South Hornchurch?

      Berrylands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Hornchurch shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Berrylands and South Hornchurch?

      In Berrylands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,092 incidents). In South Hornchurch, it is Violent Crime (874 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Berrylands and South Hornchurch?

      Berrylands recorded 896 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Hornchurch recorded 703. 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 Berrylands vs South Hornchurch?

      Violent crime in Berrylands totalled 1,092 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 874 in South Hornchurch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Berrylands and South Hornchurch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berrylands recorded 3,172 crimes (now 3,914, a change of +23.4%). South Hornchurch recorded 2,932 crimes previously (now 3,170, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berrylands and South Hornchurch?

      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. Berrylands has a resolution rate of 29.6% and South Hornchurch has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berrylands and South Hornchurch?

      Berrylands falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Hornchurch 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 Berrylands and South Hornchurch?

      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 Berrylands or South Hornchurch on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Berrylands and South Hornchurch. 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.