Central Greenford vs Chaucer

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Central Greenford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Chaucer Metropolitan Police Service

      Central Greenford vs Chaucer Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Central Greenford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,024 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Chaucer
      Metropolitan Police Service
      28,700 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      43.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Greenford
      B Chaucer
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,024
      28,700
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,901
      29,274
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      43.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Greenford
      B Chaucer
      Violent Crime
      1,118 ↓3%
      4,777 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      972 ↓3%
      4,753 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      244 ↓5%
      4,190 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      384 ↑4%
      659 ↑3%
      Burglary
      188 ↑11%
      1,249 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      198 ↑8%
      885 ↓9%
      Drugs
      190 ↑88%
      1,025 ↑1%
      Public Order
      199 ↓16%
      1,219 ↑0%
      Robbery
      75 ↓23%
      1,170 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      284 ↑53%
      1,864 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      74 ↓28%
      5,955 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      588 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑150%
      157 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑89%
      209 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chaucer is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Greenford safer than Chaucer?

      Central Greenford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,024 crimes in the last 12 months. Chaucer has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 28,700 crimes. Chaucer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Greenford vs Chaucer?

      Central Greenford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chaucer shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Greenford and Chaucer?

      In Central Greenford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,118 incidents). In Chaucer, it is Theft from Person (5,955 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Greenford and Chaucer?

      Central Greenford recorded 972 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chaucer recorded 4,753. 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 Central Greenford vs Chaucer?

      Violent crime in Central Greenford totalled 1,118 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,777 in Chaucer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Greenford and Chaucer in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Greenford recorded 3,901 crimes (now 4,024, a change of +3.2%). Chaucer recorded 29,274 crimes previously (now 28,700, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Greenford and Chaucer?

      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. Central Greenford has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Chaucer has 43.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Greenford and Chaucer?

      Central Greenford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chaucer 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 Central Greenford and Chaucer?

      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 Central Greenford or Chaucer on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Greenford and Chaucer. 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.