Bethnal Green East vs Rotherhithe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bethnal Green East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rotherhithe Metropolitan Police Service

      Bethnal Green East vs Rotherhithe Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bethnal Green East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,781 crimes / 12m
      ↑79.1% trend
      35.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherhithe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      42.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bethnal Green East
      B Rotherhithe
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,781
      9,548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,227
      9,159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑79.1%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bethnal Green East
      B Rotherhithe
      Violent Crime
      1,646 ↑82%
      2,226 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,018 ↑37%
      2,102 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      384 ↑58%
      753 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      230 ↑58%
      544 ↓10%
      Burglary
      247 ↑63%
      506 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      241 ↑85%
      382 ↓4%
      Drugs
      284 ↑117%
      379 ↓6%
      Public Order
      407 ↑93%
      479 ↑5%
      Robbery
      155 ↑80%
      345 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      607 ↑268%
      412 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      328 ↑89%
      1,034 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      128 ↑35%
      243 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑246%
      56 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑85%
      87 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rotherhithe is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bethnal Green East safer than Rotherhithe?

      Bethnal Green East has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,781 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherhithe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,548 crimes. Rotherhithe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bethnal Green East vs Rotherhithe?

      Bethnal Green East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +79.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherhithe shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bethnal Green East and Rotherhithe?

      In Bethnal Green East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,646 incidents). In Rotherhithe, it is Violent Crime (2,226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bethnal Green East and Rotherhithe?

      Bethnal Green East recorded 1,018 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherhithe recorded 2,102. 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 Bethnal Green East vs Rotherhithe?

      Violent crime in Bethnal Green East totalled 1,646 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,226 in Rotherhithe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bethnal Green East and Rotherhithe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bethnal Green East recorded 3,227 crimes (now 5,781, a change of +79.1%). Rotherhithe recorded 9,159 crimes previously (now 9,548, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bethnal Green East and Rotherhithe?

      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. Bethnal Green East has a resolution rate of 35.7% and Rotherhithe has 42.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bethnal Green East and Rotherhithe?

      Bethnal Green East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rotherhithe 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 Bethnal Green East and Rotherhithe?

      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 Bethnal Green East or Rotherhithe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bethnal Green East and Rotherhithe. 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.