East Acton vs Vauxhall

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    East Acton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Vauxhall Metropolitan Police Service

      East Acton vs Vauxhall Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      East Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,952 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Vauxhall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,943 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Acton
      B Vauxhall
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,952
      19,943
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,562
      19,117
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Acton
      B Vauxhall
      Violent Crime
      2,178 ↑7%
      4,192 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,076 ↑4%
      4,768 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      582 ↑3%
      1,757 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      655 ↓4%
      500 ↓6%
      Burglary
      325 ↑7%
      709 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      441 ↑14%
      776 ↓3%
      Drugs
      405 ↑61%
      634 ↑21%
      Public Order
      458 ↑6%
      946 ↓5%
      Robbery
      120 ↑3%
      772 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      355 ↓7%
      1,061 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      133 ↓29%
      3,143 ↑26%
      Bicycle Theft
      86 ↓12%
      415 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑45%
      111 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      93 ↓3%
      159 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Vauxhall is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Acton safer than Vauxhall?

      East Acton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,952 crimes in the last 12 months. Vauxhall has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 19,943 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Acton vs Vauxhall?

      East Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Vauxhall shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Acton and Vauxhall?

      In East Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,178 incidents). In Vauxhall, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,768 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Acton and Vauxhall?

      East Acton recorded 2,076 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vauxhall recorded 4,768. 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 East Acton vs Vauxhall?

      Violent crime in East Acton totalled 2,178 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,192 in Vauxhall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Acton and Vauxhall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Acton recorded 7,562 crimes (now 7,952, a change of +5.2%). Vauxhall recorded 19,117 crimes previously (now 19,943, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Acton and Vauxhall?

      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. East Acton has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Vauxhall has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Acton and Vauxhall?

      East Acton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Vauxhall 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 East Acton and Vauxhall?

      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 East Acton or Vauxhall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Acton and Vauxhall. 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.