Dalston vs Heston Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dalston Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Heston Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Dalston vs Heston Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dalston
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,444 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heston Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,974 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dalston
      B Heston Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,444
      5,974
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,905
      5,538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      30.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalston
      B Heston Central
      Violent Crime
      4,545 ↑10%
      1,920 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,345 ↑7%
      1,273 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      1,573 ↓9%
      340 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,117 ↓20%
      433 ↑4%
      Burglary
      1,047 ↑3%
      278 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      873 ↑8%
      329 ↑12%
      Drugs
      1,088 ↑41%
      259 ↑49%
      Public Order
      1,121 ↑3%
      384 ↑21%
      Robbery
      718 ↓12%
      116 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      1,250 ↑26%
      325 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      1,780 ↓8%
      136 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      688 ↓22%
      83 ↑77%
      Possession of Weapons
      129 ↑28%
      23 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      170 ↑5%
      75 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dalston is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalston safer than Heston Central?

      Dalston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,444 crimes in the last 12 months. Heston Central has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,974 crimes. Dalston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dalston vs Heston Central?

      Dalston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heston Central shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dalston and Heston Central?

      In Dalston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,545 incidents). In Heston Central, it is Violent Crime (1,920 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dalston and Heston Central?

      Dalston recorded 4,345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heston Central recorded 1,273. 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 Dalston vs Heston Central?

      Violent crime in Dalston totalled 4,545 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,920 in Heston Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dalston and Heston Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalston recorded 19,905 crimes (now 20,444, a change of +2.7%). Heston Central recorded 5,538 crimes previously (now 5,974, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalston and Heston Central?

      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. Dalston has a resolution rate of 37.3% and Heston Central has 30.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalston and Heston Central?

      Dalston falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Heston Central 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 Dalston and Heston Central?

      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 Dalston or Heston Central on a crime map?

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

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