Blackheath Westcombe vs Nunhead and Queen's Road

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Blackheath Westcombe Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Nunhead and Queen's Road Metropolitan Police Service

      Blackheath Westcombe vs Nunhead and Queen's Road Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Blackheath Westcombe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,724 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      31.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,302 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      33.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackheath Westcombe
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,724
      11,302
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,928
      11,153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      33.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackheath Westcombe
      B Nunhead and Queen's Road
      Violent Crime
      1,058 ↑8%
      2,777 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      732 ↑15%
      2,627 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      287 ↓11%
      873 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      290 ↓23%
      733 ↑1%
      Burglary
      224 ↓3%
      639 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      195 ↑3%
      562 ↑2%
      Drugs
      149 ↓2%
      532 ↑43%
      Public Order
      217 ↑3%
      521 ↑2%
      Robbery
      79 ↓24%
      385 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      272 ↓41%
      559 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      105 ↓27%
      637 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↓28%
      237 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑28%
      103 ↑102%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑11%
      117 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blackheath Westcombe is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackheath Westcombe safer than Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Blackheath Westcombe has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,724 crimes in the last 12 months. Nunhead and Queen's Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,302 crimes. Blackheath Westcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackheath Westcombe vs Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Blackheath Westcombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nunhead and Queen's Road shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackheath Westcombe and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      In Blackheath Westcombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,058 incidents). In Nunhead and Queen's Road, it is Violent Crime (2,777 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackheath Westcombe and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Blackheath Westcombe recorded 732 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nunhead and Queen's Road recorded 2,627. 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 Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Violent crime in Blackheath Westcombe totalled 1,058 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,777 in Nunhead and Queen's Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackheath Westcombe and Nunhead and Queen's Road 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%). Nunhead and Queen's Road recorded 11,153 crimes previously (now 11,302, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackheath Westcombe and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      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 Nunhead and Queen's Road has 33.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackheath Westcombe and Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      Blackheath Westcombe falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Nunhead and Queen's Road 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 Nunhead and Queen's Road?

      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 Nunhead and Queen's Road on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.