Bethnal Green West vs Little Venice

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
      7/100
      Little Venice Metropolitan Police Service

      Bethnal Green West vs Little Venice 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Little Venice
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,339 crimes / 12m
      ↑4% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Little Venice
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      24,225
      22,339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      25,022
      21,484
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Little Venice
      Violent Crime
      5,702 ↑7%
      4,260 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,041 ↓9%
      5,497 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      2,051 ↓14%
      2,435 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      905 ↓31%
      1,342 ↓3%
      Burglary
      1,119 ↓7%
      1,293 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      947 ↓5%
      929 ↑3%
      Drugs
      1,470 ↑38%
      1,035 ↑70%
      Public Order
      1,410 ↑4%
      1,070 ↓4%
      Robbery
      768 ↓7%
      593 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      1,605 ↑28%
      1,691 ↑60%
      Theft from Person
      2,075 ↓20%
      1,492 ↓30%
      Bicycle Theft
      788 ↓7%
      391 ↑2%
      Possession of Weapons
      147 ↑43%
      108 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      197 ↓5%
      203 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bethnal Green West 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 Bethnal Green West safer than Little Venice?

      Bethnal Green West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 24,225 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Venice has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 22,339 crimes. Bethnal Green West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bethnal Green West vs Little Venice?

      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. Little Venice shows +4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bethnal Green West and Little Venice?

      In Bethnal Green West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,702 incidents). In Little Venice, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,497 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bethnal Green West and Little Venice?

      Bethnal Green West recorded 5,041 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Venice recorded 5,497. 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 Little Venice?

      Violent crime in Bethnal Green West totalled 5,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,260 in Little Venice. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bethnal Green West and Little Venice 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%). Little Venice recorded 21,484 crimes previously (now 22,339, +4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bethnal Green West and Little Venice?

      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 Little Venice has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bethnal Green West and Little Venice?

      Bethnal Green West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Little Venice 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 Little Venice?

      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 Little Venice on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bethnal Green West and Little Venice. 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.