Bexleyheath vs Hampton North

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
      8/100
      Hampton North Metropolitan Police Service

      Bexleyheath vs Hampton North 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hampton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,847 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      27% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bexleyheath
      B Hampton North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,775
      2,847
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,097
      2,955
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bexleyheath
      B Hampton North
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↑6%
      797 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      709 ↓1%
      669 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      218 ↓10%
      187 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓36%
      228 ↓10%
      Burglary
      133 ↑2%
      131 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      233 ↓7%
      203 ↑5%
      Drugs
      244 ↑28%
      80 ↓15%
      Public Order
      276 ↑4%
      175 ↑1%
      Robbery
      65 ↓19%
      32 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      390 ↓39%
      207 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      84 ↓33%
      32 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑0%
      40 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      26 ↑160%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑41%
      40 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bexleyheath safer than Hampton North?

      Bexleyheath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,775 crimes in the last 12 months. Hampton North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,847 crimes. Bexleyheath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bexleyheath vs Hampton North?

      Bexleyheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hampton North shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bexleyheath and Hampton North?

      In Bexleyheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Hampton North, it is Violent Crime (797 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bexleyheath and Hampton North?

      Bexleyheath recorded 709 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hampton North recorded 669. 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 Hampton North?

      Violent crime in Bexleyheath totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 797 in Hampton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bexleyheath and Hampton North 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%). Hampton North recorded 2,955 crimes previously (now 2,847, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bexleyheath and Hampton North?

      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 Hampton North has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bexleyheath and Hampton North?

      Bexleyheath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hampton North 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 Hampton North?

      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 Hampton North on a crime map?

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

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