Erith vs Syon and Brentford Lock

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Erith Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Syon and Brentford Lock Metropolitan Police Service

      Erith vs Syon and Brentford Lock 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Syon and Brentford Lock
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,359 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      30.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Erith
      B Syon and Brentford Lock
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,454
      4,359
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,572
      4,695
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Erith
      B Syon and Brentford Lock
      Violent Crime
      1,111 ↓2%
      1,329 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      698 ↑0%
      891 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      224 ↓4%
      302 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      243 ↓11%
      361 ↓30%
      Burglary
      131 ↑16%
      187 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      287 ↑7%
      292 ↑30%
      Drugs
      264 ↑69%
      188 ↑32%
      Public Order
      196 ↓1%
      237 ↓7%
      Robbery
      49 ↑17%
      53 ↓26%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓63%
      299 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓36%
      125 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑7%
      28 ↓58%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑143%
      15 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑0%
      52 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Syon and Brentford Lock is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Erith safer than Syon and Brentford Lock?

      Erith has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,454 crimes in the last 12 months. Syon and Brentford Lock has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,359 crimes. Syon and Brentford Lock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Erith vs Syon and Brentford Lock?

      Erith shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Syon and Brentford Lock shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Erith and Syon and Brentford Lock?

      In Erith, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,111 incidents). In Syon and Brentford Lock, it is Violent Crime (1,329 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Erith and Syon and Brentford Lock?

      Erith recorded 698 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Syon and Brentford Lock recorded 891. 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 Syon and Brentford Lock?

      Violent crime in Erith totalled 1,111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,329 in Syon and Brentford Lock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Erith and Syon and Brentford Lock 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%). Syon and Brentford Lock recorded 4,695 crimes previously (now 4,359, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Erith and Syon and Brentford Lock?

      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 Syon and Brentford Lock has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Erith and Syon and Brentford Lock?

      Erith falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Syon and Brentford Lock 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 Syon and Brentford Lock?

      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 Syon and Brentford Lock on a crime map?

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

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