Bethnal Green West vs Champion Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bethnal Green West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Champion Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Bethnal Green West vs Champion Hill Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bethnal Green West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      24,225 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Champion Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      36.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Champion Hill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      24,225
      10,849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      25,022
      11,315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      36.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Champion Hill
      Violent Crime
      5,702 ↑7%
      2,613 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,041 ↓9%
      2,016 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      2,051 ↓14%
      915 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      905 ↓31%
      814 ↓14%
      Burglary
      1,119 ↓7%
      547 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      947 ↓5%
      498 ↓11%
      Drugs
      1,470 ↑38%
      403 ↑26%
      Public Order
      1,410 ↑4%
      514 ↓2%
      Robbery
      768 ↓7%
      360 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      1,605 ↑28%
      793 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      2,075 ↓20%
      930 ↑6%
      Bicycle Theft
      788 ↓7%
      282 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      147 ↑43%
      55 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      197 ↓5%
      109 ↑51%
      Overall Verdict
      B Champion Hill 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 Bethnal Green West safer than Champion Hill?

      Bethnal Green West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 24,225 crimes in the last 12 months. Champion Hill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,849 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bethnal Green West vs Champion Hill?

      Bethnal Green West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Champion Hill shows -4.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bethnal Green West and Champion Hill?

      In Bethnal Green West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,702 incidents). In Champion Hill, it is Violent Crime (2,613 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bethnal Green West and Champion Hill?

      Bethnal Green West recorded 5,041 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Champion Hill recorded 2,016. 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 West vs Champion Hill?

      Violent crime in Bethnal Green West totalled 5,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,613 in Champion Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bethnal Green West and Champion Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bethnal Green West recorded 25,022 crimes (now 24,225, a change of -3.2%). Champion Hill recorded 11,315 crimes previously (now 10,849, -4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bethnal Green West and Champion Hill?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 36.9% and Champion Hill has 36.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bethnal Green West and Champion Hill?

      Bethnal Green West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Champion Hill 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 West and Champion Hill?

      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 West or Champion Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bethnal Green West and Champion Hill. 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.