Bullsmoor vs Plumstead Common

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bullsmoor Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Plumstead Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Bullsmoor vs Plumstead Common Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bullsmoor
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,386 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Plumstead Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,518 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bullsmoor
      B Plumstead Common
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,386
      5,518
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,855
      5,150
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↑7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bullsmoor
      B Plumstead Common
      Violent Crime
      1,251 ↓11%
      1,663 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,085 ↓7%
      1,286 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      268 ↓17%
      350 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      396 ↓18%
      561 ↑8%
      Burglary
      227 ↑11%
      222 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      245 ↓15%
      366 ↑13%
      Drugs
      176 ↑4%
      330 ↑16%
      Public Order
      198 ↓14%
      305 ↑15%
      Robbery
      127 ↑5%
      139 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      148 ↓25%
      116 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      139 ↓3%
      67 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓45%
      23 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      31 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑3%
      59 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bullsmoor is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bullsmoor safer than Plumstead Common?

      Bullsmoor has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,386 crimes in the last 12 months. Plumstead Common has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,518 crimes. Bullsmoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bullsmoor vs Plumstead Common?

      Bullsmoor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plumstead Common shows +7.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bullsmoor and Plumstead Common?

      In Bullsmoor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,251 incidents). In Plumstead Common, it is Violent Crime (1,663 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bullsmoor and Plumstead Common?

      Bullsmoor recorded 1,085 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plumstead Common recorded 1,286. 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 Bullsmoor vs Plumstead Common?

      Violent crime in Bullsmoor totalled 1,251 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,663 in Plumstead Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bullsmoor and Plumstead Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bullsmoor recorded 4,855 crimes (now 4,386, a change of -9.7%). Plumstead Common recorded 5,150 crimes previously (now 5,518, +7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bullsmoor and Plumstead Common?

      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. Bullsmoor has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Plumstead Common has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bullsmoor and Plumstead Common?

      Bullsmoor falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plumstead Common 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 Bullsmoor and Plumstead Common?

      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 Bullsmoor or Plumstead Common on a crime map?

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

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