Bexleyheath vs Cathall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bexleyheath Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Cathall Metropolitan Police Service

      Bexleyheath vs Cathall Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bexleyheath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,775 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.9% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Cathall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bexleyheath
      B Cathall
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,775
      11,849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,097
      12,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bexleyheath
      B Cathall
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↑6%
      2,527 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      709 ↓1%
      2,643 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      218 ↓10%
      1,124 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓36%
      860 ↓3%
      Burglary
      133 ↑2%
      484 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      233 ↓7%
      537 ↓1%
      Drugs
      244 ↑28%
      626 ↑8%
      Public Order
      276 ↑4%
      507 ↑4%
      Robbery
      65 ↓19%
      327 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      390 ↓39%
      1,204 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      84 ↓33%
      654 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑0%
      185 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      66 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑41%
      105 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bexleyheath 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 Bexleyheath safer than Cathall?

      Bexleyheath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,775 crimes in the last 12 months. Cathall has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,849 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bexleyheath vs Cathall?

      Bexleyheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cathall shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bexleyheath and Cathall?

      In Bexleyheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Cathall, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,643 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bexleyheath and Cathall?

      Bexleyheath recorded 709 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cathall recorded 2,643. 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 Bexleyheath vs Cathall?

      Violent crime in Bexleyheath totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,527 in Cathall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bexleyheath and Cathall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bexleyheath recorded 4,097 crimes (now 3,775, a change of -7.9%). Cathall recorded 12,237 crimes previously (now 11,849, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bexleyheath and Cathall?

      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. Bexleyheath has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Cathall has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bexleyheath and Cathall?

      Bexleyheath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cathall 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 Bexleyheath and Cathall?

      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 Bexleyheath or Cathall on a crime map?

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

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