Bruce Castle vs Coombe Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bruce Castle Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Coombe Vale Metropolitan Police Service

      Bruce Castle vs Coombe Vale Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bruce Castle
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,720 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Coombe Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,882 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bruce Castle
      B Coombe Vale
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,720
      2,882
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,803
      3,277
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bruce Castle
      B Coombe Vale
      Violent Crime
      3,609 ↑8%
      843 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,016 ↓5%
      700 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      802 ↓12%
      181 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      976 ↓16%
      227 ↓9%
      Burglary
      450 ↓9%
      149 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      641 ↑0%
      167 ↓14%
      Drugs
      998 ↑31%
      108 ↓2%
      Public Order
      607 ↑0%
      149 ↓15%
      Robbery
      416 ↓8%
      42 ↓21%
      Shoplifting
      252 ↓14%
      151 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      610 ↓5%
      70 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      89 ↓13%
      38 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      109 ↑54%
      24 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      145 ↓9%
      33 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coombe Vale is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bruce Castle safer than Coombe Vale?

      Bruce Castle has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,720 crimes in the last 12 months. Coombe Vale has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,882 crimes. Coombe Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bruce Castle vs Coombe Vale?

      Bruce Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Coombe Vale shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bruce Castle and Coombe Vale?

      In Bruce Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,609 incidents). In Coombe Vale, it is Violent Crime (843 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bruce Castle and Coombe Vale?

      Bruce Castle recorded 3,016 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coombe Vale recorded 700. 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 Bruce Castle vs Coombe Vale?

      Violent crime in Bruce Castle totalled 3,609 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 843 in Coombe Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bruce Castle and Coombe Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bruce Castle recorded 12,803 crimes (now 12,720, a change of -0.7%). Coombe Vale recorded 3,277 crimes previously (now 2,882, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bruce Castle and Coombe Vale?

      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. Bruce Castle has a resolution rate of 29% and Coombe Vale has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bruce Castle and Coombe Vale?

      Bruce Castle falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Coombe Vale 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 Bruce Castle and Coombe Vale?

      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 Bruce Castle or Coombe Vale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bruce Castle and Coombe Vale. 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.