Coombe Vale vs Hermitage and Gardens

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
      Hermitage and Gardens Metropolitan Police Service

      Coombe Vale vs Hermitage and Gardens 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
      Hermitage and Gardens
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,329 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coombe Vale
      B Hermitage and Gardens
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,882
      13,329
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,277
      13,098
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coombe Vale
      B Hermitage and Gardens
      Violent Crime
      843 ↓2%
      3,081 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      700 ↓15%
      3,231 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓27%
      848 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      227 ↓9%
      981 ↓3%
      Burglary
      149 ↓19%
      476 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↓14%
      539 ↓8%
      Drugs
      108 ↓2%
      607 ↓3%
      Public Order
      149 ↓15%
      660 ↑2%
      Robbery
      42 ↓21%
      558 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      151 ↓33%
      840 ↑120%
      Theft from Person
      70 ↑19%
      1,145 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓30%
      155 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑60%
      98 ↑61%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑32%
      110 ↓12%
      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 Hermitage and Gardens?

      Coombe Vale has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,882 crimes in the last 12 months. Hermitage and Gardens has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,329 crimes. Coombe Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coombe Vale vs Hermitage and Gardens?

      Coombe Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hermitage and Gardens shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Coombe Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (843 incidents). In Hermitage and Gardens, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Coombe Vale recorded 700 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hermitage and Gardens recorded 3,231. 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 Hermitage and Gardens?

      Violent crime in Coombe Vale totalled 843 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,081 in Hermitage and Gardens. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coombe Vale and Hermitage and Gardens 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%). Hermitage and Gardens recorded 13,098 crimes previously (now 13,329, +1.8%).

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

      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 Hermitage and Gardens has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coombe Vale and Hermitage and Gardens?

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

      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 Hermitage and Gardens on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coombe Vale and Hermitage and Gardens. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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