Heston Central vs St Paul's Cray

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Heston Central Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      St Paul's Cray Metropolitan Police Service

      Heston Central vs St Paul's Cray Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heston Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,974 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Paul's Cray
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,705 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.8% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heston Central
      B St Paul's Cray
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,974
      2,705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,538
      2,487
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↑8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heston Central
      B St Paul's Cray
      Violent Crime
      1,920 ↑18%
      643 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,273 ↓4%
      506 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      340 ↑2%
      155 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      433 ↑4%
      315 ↑19%
      Burglary
      278 ↑56%
      120 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      329 ↑12%
      225 ↓12%
      Drugs
      259 ↑49%
      132 ↑32%
      Public Order
      384 ↑21%
      154 ↑0%
      Robbery
      116 ↓7%
      60 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      325 ↓24%
      307 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      136 ↓22%
      26 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      83 ↑77%
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑10%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      75 ↓5%
      38 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Paul's Cray is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heston Central safer than St Paul's Cray?

      Heston Central has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,974 crimes in the last 12 months. St Paul's Cray has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,705 crimes. St Paul's Cray scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heston Central vs St Paul's Cray?

      Heston Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Paul's Cray shows +8.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heston Central and St Paul's Cray?

      In Heston Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,920 incidents). In St Paul's Cray, it is Violent Crime (643 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heston Central and St Paul's Cray?

      Heston Central recorded 1,273 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Paul's Cray recorded 506. 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 Heston Central vs St Paul's Cray?

      Violent crime in Heston Central totalled 1,920 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 643 in St Paul's Cray. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heston Central and St Paul's Cray in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heston Central recorded 5,538 crimes (now 5,974, a change of +7.9%). St Paul's Cray recorded 2,487 crimes previously (now 2,705, +8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heston Central and St Paul's Cray?

      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. Heston Central has a resolution rate of 30.7% and St Paul's Cray has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heston Central and St Paul's Cray?

      Heston Central falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Paul's Cray 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 Heston Central and St Paul's Cray?

      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 Heston Central or St Paul's Cray on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heston Central and St Paul's Cray. 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.