Bethnal Green West vs Stonecot

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
      Stonecot Metropolitan Police Service

      Bethnal Green West vs Stonecot 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
      Stonecot
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,536 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Stonecot
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      24,225
      3,536
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      25,022
      3,351
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bethnal Green West
      B Stonecot
      Violent Crime
      5,702 ↑7%
      1,101 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,041 ↓9%
      754 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      2,051 ↓14%
      200 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      905 ↓31%
      296 ↓9%
      Burglary
      1,119 ↓7%
      140 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      947 ↓5%
      234 ↓1%
      Drugs
      1,470 ↑38%
      165 ↑31%
      Public Order
      1,410 ↑4%
      238 ↑35%
      Robbery
      768 ↓7%
      73 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      1,605 ↑28%
      196 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      2,075 ↓20%
      49 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      788 ↓7%
      21 ↓46%
      Possession of Weapons
      147 ↑43%
      21 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      197 ↓5%
      48 ↑20%
      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 Stonecot?

      Bethnal Green West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 24,225 crimes in the last 12 months. Stonecot has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,536 crimes. Bethnal Green West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Stonecot shows +5.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bethnal Green West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,702 incidents). In Stonecot, it is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bethnal Green West recorded 5,041 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stonecot recorded 754. 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 Stonecot?

      Violent crime in Bethnal Green West totalled 5,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,101 in Stonecot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bethnal Green West and Stonecot 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%). Stonecot recorded 3,351 crimes previously (now 3,536, +5.5%).

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

      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 Stonecot has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bethnal Green West and Stonecot?

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

      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 Stonecot on a crime map?

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