Childs Hill vs Valence

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Childs Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Valence Metropolitan Police Service

      Childs Hill vs Valence Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Childs Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,290 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Valence
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,580 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Childs Hill
      B Valence
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,290
      6,580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,462
      6,805
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Childs Hill
      B Valence
      Violent Crime
      1,157 ↑6%
      2,291 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,248 ↓3%
      1,188 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      436 ↓12%
      361 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      526 ↓13%
      644 ↑2%
      Burglary
      289 ↓32%
      253 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      254 ↓4%
      421 ↓3%
      Drugs
      231 ↑46%
      302 ↑39%
      Public Order
      297 ↓9%
      343 ↓12%
      Robbery
      106 ↓3%
      217 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      436 ↑24%
      268 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      202 ↓20%
      128 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓15%
      42 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑131%
      31 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑0%
      91 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Childs 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 Childs Hill safer than Valence?

      Childs Hill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,290 crimes in the last 12 months. Valence has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,580 crimes. Childs Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Childs Hill vs Valence?

      Childs Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valence shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Childs Hill and Valence?

      In Childs Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,248 incidents). In Valence, it is Violent Crime (2,291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Childs Hill and Valence?

      Childs Hill recorded 1,248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valence recorded 1,188. 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 Childs Hill vs Valence?

      Violent crime in Childs Hill totalled 1,157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,291 in Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Childs Hill and Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Childs Hill recorded 5,462 crimes (now 5,290, a change of -3.2%). Valence recorded 6,805 crimes previously (now 6,580, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Childs Hill and Valence?

      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. Childs Hill has a resolution rate of 29% and Valence has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Childs Hill and Valence?

      Childs Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Valence 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 Childs Hill and Valence?

      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 Childs Hill or Valence on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Childs Hill and Valence. 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.