Bowes vs Plaistow South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bowes Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service

      Bowes vs Plaistow South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bowes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,906 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowes
      B Plaistow South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,906
      13,248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,252
      13,179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowes
      B Plaistow South
      Violent Crime
      1,809 ↓1%
      3,586 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,584 ↑5%
      2,751 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      443 ↓8%
      927 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      842 ↑0%
      1,172 ↓12%
      Burglary
      321 ↓18%
      407 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      391 ↑8%
      619 ↑8%
      Drugs
      426 ↑46%
      805 ↓1%
      Public Order
      305 ↓12%
      612 ↑12%
      Robbery
      165 ↓4%
      425 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      244 ↓65%
      782 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      206 ↑7%
      854 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓29%
      77 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑27%
      83 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑38%
      148 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowes 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 Bowes safer than Plaistow South?

      Bowes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,906 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,248 crimes. Bowes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowes vs Plaistow South?

      Bowes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowes and Plaistow South?

      In Bowes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,809 incidents). In Plaistow South, it is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowes and Plaistow South?

      Bowes recorded 1,584 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow South recorded 2,751. 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 Bowes vs Plaistow South?

      Violent crime in Bowes totalled 1,809 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,586 in Plaistow South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowes and Plaistow South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowes recorded 7,252 crimes (now 6,906, a change of -4.8%). Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes previously (now 13,248, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowes and Plaistow South?

      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. Bowes has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Plaistow South has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowes and Plaistow South?

      Bowes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow South 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 Bowes and Plaistow South?

      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 Bowes or Plaistow South on a crime map?

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

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