Chadwell Heath vs Newbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chadwell Heath Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Newbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Chadwell Heath vs Newbury Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chadwell Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,502 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Newbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,503 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chadwell Heath
      B Newbury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,502
      7,503
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,402
      6,971
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↑7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      34.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chadwell Heath
      B Newbury
      Violent Crime
      815 ↑4%
      2,776 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      580 ↑9%
      1,328 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      130 ↓14%
      515 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓7%
      593 ↓8%
      Burglary
      80 ↓12%
      207 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑20%
      353 ↓1%
      Drugs
      203 ↑17%
      312 ↑16%
      Public Order
      125 ↓7%
      354 ↑1%
      Robbery
      72 ↑44%
      168 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓15%
      542 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      33 ↓3%
      175 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑100%
      56 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑67%
      33 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑0%
      91 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chadwell Heath is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chadwell Heath safer than Newbury?

      Chadwell Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,502 crimes in the last 12 months. Newbury has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,503 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chadwell Heath vs Newbury?

      Chadwell Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newbury shows +7.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chadwell Heath and Newbury?

      In Chadwell Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (815 incidents). In Newbury, it is Violent Crime (2,776 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chadwell Heath and Newbury?

      Chadwell Heath recorded 580 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newbury recorded 1,328. 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 Chadwell Heath vs Newbury?

      Violent crime in Chadwell Heath totalled 815 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,776 in Newbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chadwell Heath and Newbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chadwell Heath recorded 2,402 crimes (now 2,502, a change of +4.2%). Newbury recorded 6,971 crimes previously (now 7,503, +7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chadwell Heath and Newbury?

      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. Chadwell Heath has a resolution rate of 30.9% and Newbury has 34.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chadwell Heath and Newbury?

      Chadwell Heath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Newbury 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 Chadwell Heath and Newbury?

      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 Chadwell Heath or Newbury on a crime map?

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

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