Coombe Vale vs Forest

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Coombe Vale Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Forest Metropolitan Police Service

      Coombe Vale vs Forest Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Coombe Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,882 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Forest
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,723 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coombe Vale
      B Forest
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,882
      9,723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,277
      9,795
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coombe Vale
      B Forest
      Violent Crime
      843 ↓2%
      2,149 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      700 ↓15%
      2,282 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓27%
      762 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      227 ↓9%
      728 ↓29%
      Burglary
      149 ↓19%
      381 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↓14%
      462 ↓13%
      Drugs
      108 ↓2%
      513 ↑64%
      Public Order
      149 ↓15%
      523 ↑9%
      Robbery
      42 ↓21%
      283 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      151 ↓33%
      901 ↑91%
      Theft from Person
      70 ↑19%
      491 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓30%
      105 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑60%
      52 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑32%
      91 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Coombe Vale is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coombe Vale safer than Forest?

      Coombe Vale has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,882 crimes in the last 12 months. Forest has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,723 crimes. Coombe Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coombe Vale vs Forest?

      Coombe Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Forest shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coombe Vale and Forest?

      In Coombe Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (843 incidents). In Forest, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coombe Vale and Forest?

      Coombe Vale recorded 700 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forest recorded 2,282. 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 Coombe Vale vs Forest?

      Violent crime in Coombe Vale totalled 843 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,149 in Forest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coombe Vale and Forest in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coombe Vale recorded 3,277 crimes (now 2,882, a change of -12.1%). Forest recorded 9,795 crimes previously (now 9,723, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coombe Vale and Forest?

      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. Coombe Vale has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Forest has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coombe Vale and Forest?

      Coombe Vale falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Forest 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 Coombe Vale and Forest?

      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 Coombe Vale or Forest on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coombe Vale and Forest. 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.