Cricklewood vs Heathfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Cricklewood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Heathfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Cricklewood vs Heathfield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Cricklewood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,292 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Heathfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,406 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cricklewood
      B Heathfield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,292
      3,406
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,584
      3,656
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cricklewood
      B Heathfield
      Violent Crime
      1,654 ↓1%
      994 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,763 ↑2%
      704 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      601 ↑3%
      200 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      641 ↓23%
      409 ↓8%
      Burglary
      291 ↓34%
      179 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      326 ↓13%
      232 ↓13%
      Drugs
      329 ↑30%
      119 ↓26%
      Public Order
      360 ↓15%
      176 ↓6%
      Robbery
      135 ↓18%
      53 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      762 ↑6%
      170 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      262 ↓2%
      45 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↓5%
      58 ↓31%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑155%
      18 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      75 ↑17%
      49 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heathfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cricklewood safer than Heathfield?

      Cricklewood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,292 crimes in the last 12 months. Heathfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,406 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cricklewood vs Heathfield?

      Cricklewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heathfield shows -6.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cricklewood and Heathfield?

      In Cricklewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,763 incidents). In Heathfield, it is Violent Crime (994 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cricklewood and Heathfield?

      Cricklewood recorded 1,763 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heathfield recorded 704. 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 Cricklewood vs Heathfield?

      Violent crime in Cricklewood totalled 1,654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 994 in Heathfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cricklewood and Heathfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cricklewood recorded 7,584 crimes (now 7,292, a change of -3.9%). Heathfield recorded 3,656 crimes previously (now 3,406, -6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cricklewood and Heathfield?

      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. Cricklewood has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Heathfield has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cricklewood and Heathfield?

      Cricklewood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Heathfield 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 Cricklewood and Heathfield?

      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 Cricklewood or Heathfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cricklewood and Heathfield. 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.