Chaucer vs Headstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Chaucer Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Headstone Metropolitan Police Service

      Chaucer vs Headstone Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Chaucer
      Metropolitan Police Service
      28,700 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      43.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Headstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,824 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chaucer
      B Headstone
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      28,700
      3,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      29,274
      3,747
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.7%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chaucer
      B Headstone
      Violent Crime
      4,777 ↑8%
      1,000 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,753 ↓1%
      1,020 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      4,190 ↑6%
      271 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      659 ↑3%
      355 ↑3%
      Burglary
      1,249 ↓8%
      178 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      885 ↓9%
      196 ↑20%
      Drugs
      1,025 ↑1%
      189 ↑64%
      Public Order
      1,219 ↑0%
      193 ↑11%
      Robbery
      1,170 ↓3%
      80 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      1,864 ↓23%
      126 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      5,955 ↓5%
      138 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      588 ↓13%
      14 ↓52%
      Possession of Weapons
      157 ↑27%
      22 ↑83%
      Other Crime
      209 ↑25%
      42 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Chaucer safer than Headstone?

      Chaucer has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 28,700 crimes in the last 12 months. Headstone has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,824 crimes. Chaucer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chaucer vs Headstone?

      Chaucer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Headstone shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chaucer and Headstone?

      In Chaucer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Theft from Person (5,955 incidents). In Headstone, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,020 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chaucer and Headstone?

      Chaucer recorded 4,753 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Headstone recorded 1,020. 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 Chaucer vs Headstone?

      Violent crime in Chaucer totalled 4,777 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,000 in Headstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chaucer recorded 29,274 crimes (now 28,700, a change of -2%). Headstone recorded 3,747 crimes previously (now 3,824, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chaucer and Headstone?

      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. Chaucer has a resolution rate of 43.7% and Headstone has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chaucer and Headstone?

      Chaucer falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Headstone 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 Chaucer and Headstone?

      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 Chaucer or Headstone on a crime map?

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