Chelsea Riverside vs Coombe Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chelsea Riverside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Coombe Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelsea Riverside vs Coombe Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chelsea Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,001 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Coombe Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      978 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelsea Riverside
      B Coombe Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,001
      978
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,143
      1,083
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.8%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelsea Riverside
      B Coombe Hill
      Violent Crime
      2,580 ↑6%
      315 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,773 ↑11%
      239 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      1,482 ↓12%
      68 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,296 ↓10%
      86 ↓12%
      Burglary
      653 ↓11%
      56 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      529 ↓1%
      52 ↑2%
      Drugs
      462 ↑33%
      47 ↑2%
      Public Order
      674 ↑11%
      57 ↑2%
      Robbery
      282 ↓4%
      8 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      1,053 ↓4%
      4 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      849 ↓24%
      19 ↑138%
      Bicycle Theft
      231 ↑6%
      7 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑14%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      95 ↓5%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coombe Hill is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelsea Riverside safer than Coombe Hill?

      Chelsea Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,001 crimes in the last 12 months. Coombe Hill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 978 crimes. Coombe Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelsea Riverside vs Coombe Hill?

      Chelsea Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Coombe Hill shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelsea Riverside and Coombe Hill?

      In Chelsea Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,773 incidents). In Coombe Hill, it is Violent Crime (315 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelsea Riverside and Coombe Hill?

      Chelsea Riverside recorded 2,773 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coombe Hill recorded 239. 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 Chelsea Riverside vs Coombe Hill?

      Violent crime in Chelsea Riverside totalled 2,580 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 315 in Coombe Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelsea Riverside and Coombe Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelsea Riverside recorded 13,143 crimes (now 13,001, a change of -1.1%). Coombe Hill recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 978, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelsea Riverside and Coombe Hill?

      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. Chelsea Riverside has a resolution rate of 32.8% and Coombe Hill has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelsea Riverside and Coombe Hill?

      Chelsea Riverside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Coombe Hill 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 Chelsea Riverside and Coombe Hill?

      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 Chelsea Riverside or Coombe Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelsea Riverside and Coombe Hill. 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.