Bexleyheath vs Hoe Street
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bexleyheath vs Hoe Street Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bexleyheath safer than Hoe Street?
Bexleyheath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,775 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoe Street has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,872 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bexleyheath vs Hoe Street?
Bexleyheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoe Street shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bexleyheath and Hoe Street?
In Bexleyheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Hoe Street, it is Violent Crime (2,791 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bexleyheath and Hoe Street?
Bexleyheath recorded 709 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoe Street recorded 2,751. 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 Hoe Street?
Violent crime in Bexleyheath totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,791 in Hoe Street. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bexleyheath and Hoe Street 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%). Hoe Street recorded 12,902 crimes previously (now 11,872, -8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bexleyheath and Hoe Street?
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 Hoe Street has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bexleyheath and Hoe Street?
Bexleyheath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoe Street 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 Hoe Street?
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 Hoe Street on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bexleyheath and Hoe Street. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.