Bexleyheath vs Hillingdon East

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
      Hillingdon East Metropolitan Police Service

      Bexleyheath vs Hillingdon East 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
      Hillingdon East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,291 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bexleyheath
      B Hillingdon East
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,775
      2,291
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,097
      2,175
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.9%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      32.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bexleyheath
      B Hillingdon East
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↑6%
      698 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      709 ↓1%
      504 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      218 ↓10%
      115 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓36%
      264 ↑30%
      Burglary
      133 ↑2%
      90 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      233 ↓7%
      152 ↓17%
      Drugs
      244 ↑28%
      112 ↑24%
      Public Order
      276 ↑4%
      133 ↓8%
      Robbery
      65 ↓19%
      31 ↑24%
      Shoplifting
      390 ↓39%
      100 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      84 ↓33%
      35 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑0%
      11 ↑22%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑24%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑41%
      34 ↓6%
      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 Hillingdon East?

      Bexleyheath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,775 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillingdon East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,291 crimes. Bexleyheath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bexleyheath vs Hillingdon East?

      Bexleyheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hillingdon East shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bexleyheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Hillingdon East, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bexleyheath recorded 709 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillingdon East recorded 504. 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 Hillingdon East?

      Violent crime in Bexleyheath totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Hillingdon East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bexleyheath and Hillingdon East 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%). Hillingdon East recorded 2,175 crimes previously (now 2,291, +5.3%).

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

      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 Hillingdon East has 32.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bexleyheath and Hillingdon East?

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

      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 Hillingdon East on a crime map?

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

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