Bethnal Green West vs Rotherhithe

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
      8/100
      Rotherhithe Metropolitan Police Service

      Bethnal Green West vs Rotherhithe 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherhithe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      42.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Rotherhithe
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      24,225
      9,548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      25,022
      9,159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Rotherhithe
      Violent Crime
      5,702 ↑7%
      2,226 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,041 ↓9%
      2,102 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      2,051 ↓14%
      753 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      905 ↓31%
      544 ↓10%
      Burglary
      1,119 ↓7%
      506 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      947 ↓5%
      382 ↓4%
      Drugs
      1,470 ↑38%
      379 ↓6%
      Public Order
      1,410 ↑4%
      479 ↑5%
      Robbery
      768 ↓7%
      345 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      1,605 ↑28%
      412 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      2,075 ↓20%
      1,034 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      788 ↓7%
      243 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      147 ↑43%
      56 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      197 ↓5%
      87 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bethnal Green West safer than Rotherhithe?

      Bethnal Green West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 24,225 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherhithe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,548 crimes. Bethnal Green West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. 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 West and Rotherhithe?

      In Bethnal Green West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,702 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 West and Rotherhithe?

      Bethnal Green West recorded 5,041 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 West vs Rotherhithe?

      Violent crime in Bethnal Green West totalled 5,702 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 West and Rotherhithe 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%). Rotherhithe recorded 9,159 crimes previously (now 9,548, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bethnal Green West 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 West has a resolution rate of 36.9% 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 West and Rotherhithe?

      Bethnal Green West 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 West 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 West or Rotherhithe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bethnal Green West and Rotherhithe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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