Blendon and Penhill vs Raynes Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Blendon and Penhill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Raynes Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Blendon and Penhill vs Raynes Park Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Blendon and Penhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,469 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Raynes Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,207 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blendon and Penhill
      B Raynes Park
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,469
      2,207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,575
      2,177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↑1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blendon and Penhill
      B Raynes Park
      Violent Crime
      392 ↑2%
      598 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      342 ↑21%
      485 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓23%
      171 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      162 ↓40%
      216 ↑2%
      Burglary
      102 ↑44%
      115 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↓39%
      132 ↓14%
      Drugs
      81 ↑42%
      80 ↑78%
      Public Order
      84 ↑17%
      83 ↓26%
      Robbery
      17 ↓50%
      24 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↓16%
      188 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑50%
      31 ↓24%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      55 ↑90%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓53%
      23 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blendon and Penhill is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blendon and Penhill safer than Raynes Park?

      Blendon and Penhill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,469 crimes in the last 12 months. Raynes Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,207 crimes. Blendon and Penhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blendon and Penhill vs Raynes Park?

      Blendon and Penhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Raynes Park shows +1.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blendon and Penhill and Raynes Park?

      In Blendon and Penhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Raynes Park, it is Violent Crime (598 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blendon and Penhill and Raynes Park?

      Blendon and Penhill recorded 342 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Raynes Park recorded 485. 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 Blendon and Penhill vs Raynes Park?

      Violent crime in Blendon and Penhill totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 598 in Raynes Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blendon and Penhill and Raynes Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blendon and Penhill recorded 1,575 crimes (now 1,469, a change of -6.7%). Raynes Park recorded 2,177 crimes previously (now 2,207, +1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blendon and Penhill and Raynes Park?

      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. Blendon and Penhill has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Raynes Park has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blendon and Penhill and Raynes Park?

      Blendon and Penhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Raynes Park 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 Blendon and Penhill and Raynes Park?

      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 Blendon and Penhill or Raynes Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blendon and Penhill and Raynes Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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