Blackheath Westcombe vs Brixton North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackheath Westcombe vs Brixton North 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 Blackheath Westcombe safer than Brixton North?
Blackheath Westcombe has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,724 crimes in the last 12 months. Brixton North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 18,475 crimes. Brixton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackheath Westcombe vs Brixton North?
Blackheath Westcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brixton North shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackheath Westcombe and Brixton North?
In Blackheath Westcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,058 incidents). In Brixton North, it is Violent Crime (4,491 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackheath Westcombe and Brixton North?
Blackheath Westcombe recorded 732 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brixton North recorded 4,061. 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 Brixton North?
Violent crime in Blackheath Westcombe totalled 1,058 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,491 in Brixton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackheath Westcombe and Brixton North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackheath Westcombe recorded 3,928 crimes (now 3,724, a change of -5.2%). Brixton North recorded 20,563 crimes previously (now 18,475, -10.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackheath Westcombe and Brixton 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. Blackheath Westcombe has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Brixton North has 33.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackheath Westcombe and Brixton North?
Blackheath Westcombe falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Brixton 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 Blackheath Westcombe and Brixton 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 Blackheath Westcombe or Brixton North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackheath Westcombe and Brixton North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.