Heathfield vs Plaistow North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Heathfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Plaistow North Metropolitan Police Service

      Heathfield vs Plaistow North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Heathfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,406 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,916 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heathfield
      B Plaistow North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,406
      13,916
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,656
      13,541
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.8%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heathfield
      B Plaistow North
      Violent Crime
      994 ↑0%
      3,857 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      704 ↑3%
      3,085 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      200 ↓11%
      972 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      409 ↓8%
      1,278 ↓4%
      Burglary
      179 ↓7%
      412 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      232 ↓13%
      641 ↑7%
      Drugs
      119 ↓26%
      622 ↑30%
      Public Order
      176 ↓6%
      645 ↑8%
      Robbery
      53 ↓26%
      422 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      170 ↓22%
      600 ↑35%
      Theft from Person
      45 ↓35%
      1,045 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↓31%
      100 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      87 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑0%
      150 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heathfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heathfield safer than Plaistow North?

      Heathfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,406 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 13,916 crimes. Heathfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heathfield vs Plaistow North?

      Heathfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow North shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heathfield and Plaistow North?

      In Heathfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (994 incidents). In Plaistow North, it is Violent Crime (3,857 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heathfield and Plaistow North?

      Heathfield recorded 704 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow North recorded 3,085. 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 Heathfield vs Plaistow North?

      Violent crime in Heathfield totalled 994 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,857 in Plaistow North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heathfield recorded 3,656 crimes (now 3,406, a change of -6.8%). Plaistow North recorded 13,541 crimes previously (now 13,916, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heathfield and Plaistow North?

      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. Heathfield has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Plaistow North has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heathfield and Plaistow North?

      Heathfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow North 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 Heathfield and Plaistow North?

      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 Heathfield or Plaistow North on a crime map?

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

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