Burnt Oak vs Rotherhithe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Burnt Oak Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rotherhithe Metropolitan Police Service

      Burnt Oak vs Rotherhithe Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Burnt Oak
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,282 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherhithe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      42.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burnt Oak
      B Rotherhithe
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,282
      9,548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,029
      9,159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burnt Oak
      B Rotherhithe
      Violent Crime
      2,116 ↑8%
      2,226 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,049 ↑4%
      2,102 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      476 ↓9%
      753 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      565 ↓15%
      544 ↓10%
      Burglary
      449 ↑6%
      506 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      469 ↑14%
      382 ↓4%
      Drugs
      411 ↑31%
      379 ↓6%
      Public Order
      445 ↑3%
      479 ↑5%
      Robbery
      240 ↑28%
      345 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      605 ↓19%
      412 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      260 ↑28%
      1,034 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      46 ↓19%
      243 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑127%
      56 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      92 ↓12%
      87 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burnt Oak safer than Rotherhithe?

      Burnt Oak has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,282 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherhithe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,548 crimes. Rotherhithe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burnt Oak vs Rotherhithe?

      Burnt Oak shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherhithe shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burnt Oak and Rotherhithe?

      In Burnt Oak, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,116 incidents). In Rotherhithe, it is Violent Crime (2,226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burnt Oak and Rotherhithe?

      Burnt Oak recorded 2,049 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherhithe recorded 2,102. 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 Burnt Oak vs Rotherhithe?

      Violent crime in Burnt Oak totalled 2,116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,226 in Rotherhithe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burnt Oak and Rotherhithe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnt Oak recorded 8,029 crimes (now 8,282, a change of +3.2%). Rotherhithe recorded 9,159 crimes previously (now 9,548, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnt Oak and Rotherhithe?

      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. Burnt Oak has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Rotherhithe has 42.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burnt Oak and Rotherhithe?

      Burnt Oak falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rotherhithe 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 Burnt Oak and Rotherhithe?

      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 Burnt Oak or Rotherhithe on a crime map?

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

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