Chadwell vs South Balham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Chadwell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Balham Metropolitan Police Service

      Chadwell vs South Balham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Chadwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,876 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Balham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,862 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chadwell
      B South Balham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,876
      8,862
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,300
      8,491
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chadwell
      B South Balham
      Violent Crime
      2,592 ↑16%
      1,946 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,222 ↑1%
      2,011 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      355 ↓2%
      673 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      490 ↑10%
      787 ↓13%
      Burglary
      205 ↓20%
      438 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      368 ↓1%
      497 ↑18%
      Drugs
      307 ↑37%
      244 ↑43%
      Public Order
      346 ↓6%
      450 ↓8%
      Robbery
      178 ↑23%
      205 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      529 ↑28%
      1,006 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      116 ↓17%
      323 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑57%
      150 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑95%
      40 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      78 ↓8%
      92 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Balham is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chadwell safer than South Balham?

      Chadwell has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,876 crimes in the last 12 months. South Balham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,862 crimes. South Balham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chadwell vs South Balham?

      Chadwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Balham shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chadwell and South Balham?

      In Chadwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,592 incidents). In South Balham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,011 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chadwell and South Balham?

      Chadwell recorded 1,222 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Balham recorded 2,011. 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 vs South Balham?

      Violent crime in Chadwell totalled 2,592 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,946 in South Balham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chadwell and South Balham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chadwell recorded 6,300 crimes (now 6,876, a change of +9.1%). South Balham recorded 8,491 crimes previously (now 8,862, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chadwell and South Balham?

      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 has a resolution rate of 28% and South Balham has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chadwell and South Balham?

      Chadwell falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Balham 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 and South Balham?

      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 or South Balham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chadwell and South Balham. 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.