Blackheath Westcombe vs Crockenhill and Well Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Blackheath Westcombe Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Crockenhill and Well Hill Kent Police

      Blackheath Westcombe vs Crockenhill and Well Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blackheath Westcombe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,940 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Kent Police
      85 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackheath Westcombe
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,940
      85
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,895
      88
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↓3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackheath Westcombe
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,118 ↑15%
      30 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      723 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      282 ↓13%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      295 ↓16%
      19 ↑46%
      Burglary
      204 ↓20%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      202 ↑9%
      16 ↓16%
      Drugs
      137 ↓21%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      217 ↓7%
      3 ↓63%
      Robbery
      68 ↓31%
      0
      Shoplifting
      489 ↑37%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      98 ↓35%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓32%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑53%
      0
      Other Crime
      42 ↓18%
      3 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crockenhill and Well Hill is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackheath Westcombe safer than Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Blackheath Westcombe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,940 crimes in the last 12 months. Crockenhill and Well Hill has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 85 crimes. Crockenhill and Well Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackheath Westcombe vs Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Blackheath Westcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Crockenhill and Well Hill shows -3.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackheath Westcombe and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      In Blackheath Westcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,118 incidents). In Crockenhill and Well Hill, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackheath Westcombe and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Blackheath Westcombe recorded 723 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 0. 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 Blackheath Westcombe vs Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Violent crime in Blackheath Westcombe totalled 1,118 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Crockenhill and Well Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackheath Westcombe and Crockenhill and Well Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackheath Westcombe recorded 3,895 crimes (now 3,940, a change of +1.2%). Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded 88 crimes previously (now 85, -3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackheath Westcombe and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      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. Blackheath Westcombe has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Crockenhill and Well Hill has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackheath Westcombe and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      Blackheath Westcombe falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Crockenhill and Well Hill is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blackheath Westcombe and Crockenhill and Well Hill?

      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 Blackheath Westcombe or Crockenhill and Well Hill on a crime map?

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

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