Erith vs London Fields

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Erith Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      London Fields Metropolitan Police Service

      Erith vs London Fields Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Erith
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,454 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      London Fields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Erith
      B London Fields
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,454
      22,426
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,572
      21,546
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Erith
      B London Fields
      Violent Crime
      1,111 ↓2%
      4,916 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      698 ↑0%
      4,696 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      224 ↓4%
      1,712 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      243 ↓11%
      1,084 ↓20%
      Burglary
      131 ↑16%
      1,105 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      287 ↑7%
      896 ↑3%
      Drugs
      264 ↑69%
      1,161 ↑40%
      Public Order
      196 ↓1%
      1,233 ↑5%
      Robbery
      49 ↑17%
      815 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓63%
      1,754 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓36%
      1,897 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑7%
      857 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑143%
      133 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑0%
      167 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Erith is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Erith safer than London Fields?

      Erith has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,454 crimes in the last 12 months. London Fields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 22,426 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Erith vs London Fields?

      Erith shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. London Fields shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Erith and London Fields?

      In Erith, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,111 incidents). In London Fields, it is Violent Crime (4,916 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Erith and London Fields?

      Erith recorded 698 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while London Fields recorded 4,696. 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 Erith vs London Fields?

      Violent crime in Erith totalled 1,111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,916 in London Fields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Erith and London Fields in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Erith recorded 3,572 crimes (now 3,454, a change of -3.3%). London Fields recorded 21,546 crimes previously (now 22,426, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Erith and London Fields?

      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. Erith has a resolution rate of 24.2% and London Fields has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Erith and London Fields?

      Erith falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. London Fields 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 Erith and London Fields?

      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 Erith or London Fields on a crime map?

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

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