Bexleyheath vs East Sheen

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
      7/100
      East Sheen Metropolitan Police Service

      Bexleyheath vs East Sheen 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      East Sheen
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,799 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bexleyheath
      B East Sheen
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,775
      1,799
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,097
      1,731
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bexleyheath
      B East Sheen
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↑6%
      530 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      709 ↓1%
      391 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      218 ↓10%
      147 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓36%
      168 ↓13%
      Burglary
      133 ↑2%
      77 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      233 ↓7%
      86 ↑5%
      Drugs
      244 ↑28%
      108 ↑35%
      Public Order
      276 ↑4%
      102 ↑0%
      Robbery
      65 ↓19%
      33 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      390 ↓39%
      82 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      84 ↓33%
      27 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑0%
      26 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑41%
      15 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bexleyheath 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 Bexleyheath safer than East Sheen?

      Bexleyheath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,775 crimes in the last 12 months. East Sheen has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,799 crimes. Bexleyheath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bexleyheath vs East Sheen?

      Bexleyheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Sheen shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bexleyheath and East Sheen?

      In Bexleyheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In East Sheen, it is Violent Crime (530 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bexleyheath and East Sheen?

      Bexleyheath recorded 709 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Sheen recorded 391. 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 East Sheen?

      Violent crime in Bexleyheath totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 530 in East Sheen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bexleyheath and East Sheen 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%). East Sheen recorded 1,731 crimes previously (now 1,799, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bexleyheath and East Sheen?

      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 East Sheen has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bexleyheath and East Sheen?

      Bexleyheath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East Sheen 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 East Sheen?

      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 East Sheen on a crime map?

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

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