Blackheath vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Blackheath Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Chessington South and Malden Rushett Metropolitan Police Service

      Blackheath vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blackheath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,202 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      Metropolitan Police Service
      552 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.1% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackheath
      B Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      8,202
      552
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,451
      621
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackheath
      B Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      Violent Crime
      2,264 ↑4%
      170 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,576 ↑7%
      162 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      649 ↓14%
      54 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      435 ↓13%
      24 ↓51%
      Burglary
      343 ↓9%
      19 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      422 ↑6%
      35 ↓39%
      Drugs
      443 ↑15%
      22 ↑47%
      Public Order
      586 ↑4%
      28 ↓39%
      Robbery
      177 ↓27%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      690 ↑3%
      6 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      368 ↓44%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      81 ↓49%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↑91%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      101 ↑42%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chessington South and Malden Rushett is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackheath safer than Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Blackheath has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,202 crimes in the last 12 months. Chessington South and Malden Rushett has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 552 crimes. Chessington South and Malden Rushett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackheath vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Blackheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chessington South and Malden Rushett shows -11.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackheath and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      In Blackheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,264 incidents). In Chessington South and Malden Rushett, it is Violent Crime (170 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackheath and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Blackheath recorded 1,576 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chessington South and Malden Rushett recorded 162. 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 vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Violent crime in Blackheath totalled 2,264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 170 in Chessington South and Malden Rushett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackheath and Chessington South and Malden Rushett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackheath recorded 8,451 crimes (now 8,202, a change of -3%). Chessington South and Malden Rushett recorded 621 crimes previously (now 552, -11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackheath and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      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 has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Chessington South and Malden Rushett has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackheath and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Blackheath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chessington South and Malden Rushett 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 and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      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 or Chessington South and Malden Rushett on a crime map?

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

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