Bromley South vs Ridgeway

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bromley South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Ridgeway Metropolitan Police Service

      Bromley South vs Ridgeway Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bromley South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,599 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Ridgeway
      Metropolitan Police Service
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley South
      B Ridgeway
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      15,599
      423
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,814
      402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      22.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley South
      B Ridgeway
      Violent Crime
      3,997 ↑11%
      238 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,578 ↑1%
      49 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      1,102 ↑7%
      20 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,180 ↑3%
      14 ↓33%
      Burglary
      756 ↑5%
      25 ↑108%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      721 ↑3%
      29 ↑26%
      Drugs
      919 ↑31%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      799 ↑2%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      495 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      701 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      860 ↓8%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      223 ↓10%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑17%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      179 ↓2%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ridgeway is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromley South safer than Ridgeway?

      Bromley South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,599 crimes in the last 12 months. Ridgeway has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 423 crimes. Ridgeway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromley South vs Ridgeway?

      Bromley South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ridgeway shows +5.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromley South and Ridgeway?

      In Bromley South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,997 incidents). In Ridgeway, it is Violent Crime (238 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromley South and Ridgeway?

      Bromley South recorded 3,578 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ridgeway recorded 49. 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 Bromley South vs Ridgeway?

      Violent crime in Bromley South totalled 3,997 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 238 in Ridgeway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromley South and Ridgeway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley South recorded 14,814 crimes (now 15,599, a change of +5.3%). Ridgeway recorded 402 crimes previously (now 423, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley South and Ridgeway?

      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. Bromley South has a resolution rate of 35.3% and Ridgeway has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley South and Ridgeway?

      Bromley South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Ridgeway 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 Bromley South and Ridgeway?

      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 Bromley South or Ridgeway on a crime map?

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

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